In
October, 2009, the NTSB issued a Safety Recommendation that PHMSA initiate a
program to evaluate pipeline operators’ public education programs, including
pipeline operators’ self-evaluations of the effectiveness of their public
education programs. Since then, PHMSA organized an ad hoc team which developed
inspection forms and guidance information regarding these inspections, which are
scheduled to begin soon.
These two-day public awareness effectiveness inspections will take a close look
at the administration and development of operator public awareness programs;
program implementation; and the program evaluation process ( including annual
audits and effectiveness evaluations). RCP can help you prepare for these
inspections. For more information, contact Jessica Roger.