The last item of interest (at least, the last one we will mention in this edition) concerns the notifications that operators may need to make to OPS during their PIM program. These include:

1. desire to use an "other" assessment technology.

2. inability to meet required pipeline repair schedule.

3. desire to reasses at greater than 5 year intervals.

OPS made it clear that they expected such notifications to contain full and detailed justifications for the proposed action, that they will verify the information contained in the notification during their inspection process, and that they will post all operator notifications on their website. They also stated that they intend to take enforcement action if a notice is late, incomplete, or technically inadequate.