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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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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….

April 16, 2018
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fact sheet | RP1173
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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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fact sheet | RP1174
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API RP 1176 Assessment and Management of Cracking Pipelines Fact Sheet

API Recommended Practice (RP) 1176 enhances pipeline integrity by providing a comprehensive guide on how to predict and prevent pipeline failures due to cracking. Download the fact sheet

April 15, 2018
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fact sheet | RP1176
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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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