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  • API RP 1162, Third Edition
    • Key Changes from 1st Edition
    • PDCA for Public Awareness
  • PLAN: Planning
    • Understanding Awareness vs. Engagement
    • Introducing New Hazards
    • Messaging Requirements
    • Justifying RP Deviations
    • Language Requirements
    • Stakeholder Identification
  • DO: Delivery
    • Utilizing Collaborative Approaches
    • Determining Supplemental Activities
    • Using Digital Platforms
    • Knowing Your Audience
  • CHECK: Measurement
    • Using Standardized Questions
    • Guidance on the Five Measures
    • Measuring Program Effectiveness
    • Assessing Collaborative Approaches
  • Resources
    • Glossary
    • Peer-to-Peer Sharing
    • PHMSA Advisory Bulletins
  • API RP 1162, Third Edition
    • Key Changes from 1st Edition
    • PDCA for Public Awareness
  • PLAN: Planning
    • Understanding Awareness vs. Engagement
    • Introducing New Hazards
    • Messaging Requirements
    • Justifying RP Deviations
    • Language Requirements
    • Stakeholder Identification
  • DO: Delivery
    • Utilizing Collaborative Approaches
    • Determining Supplemental Activities
    • Using Digital Platforms
    • Knowing Your Audience
  • CHECK: Measurement
    • Using Standardized Questions
    • Guidance on the Five Measures
    • Measuring Program Effectiveness
    • Assessing Collaborative Approaches
  • Resources
    • Glossary
    • Peer-to-Peer Sharing
    • PHMSA Advisory Bulletins

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Access RP 1173

API provides free online viewing access to nearly 200 key industry standards that have been incorporated into federal regulation. Although API RP 1173 has not been incorporated, API is including…

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Pipeline SMS Workshop Materials

Pipeline SMS June 2017 Conformance Workshop Materials: Pipeline SMS June 2017 Workshop General Presentations Part 1 Pipeline SMS June 2017 Workshop General Presentations Part 2 Pipeline SMS June 2017 Workshop…

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Pipeline SMS 2016 Annual Report

This report is the first annual review of the liquids pipeline industry’s efforts to implement API Recommended Practice (RP) 1173 for Pipeline Safety Management Systems (SMS). Download the 2016 Annual…

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Fact Sheet: RP 1173 Pipeline Safety Management Systems

As an industry responsible for delivering energy throughout the nation, measures need to be taken to ensure all is done to protect communities and the environment with safe pipeline operations….

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Fact Sheet: RP 1174

API RP (Recommended Practice) 1174 has been developed for onshore hazardous liquid pipeline operators, with the intent to align industry, government, and emergency response organizations’ expectations practices, and competencies and…

April 15, 2018
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Planning Guide for RP 1174, Onshore Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Emergency Preparedness and Response

Bring RP 1174, Onshore Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Emergency Preparedness and Response, to life in your organization. Pipeline-Plan-It-An-Introduction-to-RP-1174-Liquid-Pipeline-Emergency-Preparedness-and-Response

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RP 1174 Commitment Letter for Implementation

Get started by committing your company to the industry-wide goals of API RP 1174: Onshore Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Emergency Preparedness and Response. RP-1174-Commitment-Letter-for-Implementation

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Leak Detection Program Management Relevant Documents

Leak Detection Program – API RP 1175 Road Map API RP 1175 Leak Detection Management Systems Webinar Presentation Liquid Pipeline Rupture Recognition and Response White Paper – August 2014 Generic…

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Sharing Pipeline SMS Practices & Learnings

This guide provides a structured yet informal and conversational environment where industry peers can learn about each other’s best practices and hear about alternatives that may improve their pipeline safety…

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Pipeline SMS Maturity Model

Taking on the implementation of a Pipeline SMS, regardless of the level of the company, is tough. The API RP 1173 Implementation Team recognizes this offers tools to help. Each…

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RP 1162 Guidance Website Disclaimer

This guidance website explains how to implement API Recommended Practice (RP) 1162, Public Awareness Programs for Pipeline Operators, third edition. Use of this website is voluntary and does not certify an operator’s adherence or conformance to API RP 1162 or any other standard, rule, or regulation.

This guidance website is intended for internal use by those pipeline operators that do not already have guidance processes for implementing and maintaining public awareness programs. Operators can deviate from this guidance as appropriate for their operations and to conform with their existing internal procedures. Operators may wish to consult with members of their in-house legal team as they navigate the guidance website and various tools.

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