LAC 33:V.30505
LAC 33:V.30505. Qualification Program [49 CFR 195.505]
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 33, pt. V, § 30505
A. Each operator shall have and follow a written qualification program. The program shall include provisions to:
1. identify covered tasks; [49 CFR 195.505(a)]
2. ensure through evaluation that individuals performing covered tasks are qualified; [49 CFR 195.505(b)]
3. allow individuals that are not qualified pursuant to this Subchapter to perform a covered task if directed and observed by an individual that is qualified; [49 CFR 195.505(c)]
4. evaluate an individual if the operator has reason to believe that the individual’s performance of a covered task contributed to an accident as defined in this Subpart; [49 CFR 195.505(d)]
5. evaluate an individual if the operator has reason to believe that the individual is no longer qualified to perform a covered task; [49 CFR 195.505(e)]
6. communicate changes that affect covered tasks to individuals performing those covered tasks; [49 CFR 195.505(f)]
7. identify those covered tasks and the intervals at which evaluation of the individual’s qualifications is needed; [49 CFR 195.505(g)]
8. after December 16, 2004, provide training, as appropriate, to ensure that individuals performing covered tasks have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the tasks in a manner that ensures the safe operation of pipeline facilities; and [49 CFR 195.505(h)]
9. after December 16, 2004, notify the administrator or a state agency participating under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601 if the operator significantly modifies the program after the administrator or state agency has verified that it complies with this Section. Notifications to PHMSA may be submitted by electronic mail to InformationResources Manager @dot.gov and to Louisiana Office of Conservation at Pipelineinspectors@la.gov, or mail to ATTN: Information Resources Manager DOT/PHMSA/OPS, East Building, 2nd Floor, E22-321, New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590, and to the Pipeline Division Director, Pipeline Safety Section, P.O. Box 94275, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9275. [49 CFR 195.505(i)]