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    • 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
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  • CHECK: Measurement
    • Using Standardized Questions
    • Guidance on the Five Measures
    • Measuring Program Effectiveness
    • Assessing Collaborative Approaches
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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

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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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