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What Makes a Pipeline Task "Covered?" Unraveling the 4-Part Test
Ever wondered why backfilling on an active pipeline requires Operator Qualification (OQ), but backhoe maintenance does not? Or why leak investigation...
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Ever wondered why backfilling on an active pipeline requires Operator Qualification (OQ), but backhoe maintenance does not? Or why leak investigation...
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Whether you work in the oil and gas industry or not, you’ve probably heard the terms “upstream,” “midstream,” and “downstream” before. But do you...
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The dynamic and highly regulated nature of the energy industry means that keeping a large workforce compliant with safety standards and operator...
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The State of New York Public Service Commission has released a memorandum and resolution adopting the amendments to 16 NYCRR PART 255 as found in...
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Operator Qualification is a program that pipeline operators of hazardous liquids and gas must possess and adhere to according to state and federal...
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OPERATOR QUALIFICATION: DEFINITION OF A “COVERED TASK”