A success guide for pipeline integrity management

The he pipeline integrity manage- ment rules for natural gas and liq- id pipelines are the most fundamental changes to the pipeline safety regulations since their inception and represent an enormous challenge to the pipeline industry. The pipeline industry and the state and federal agencies are striving to understand these regulations and all their implications. While it is certain that millions of dollars have been spent, and that many more millions will be spent, to comply with these regulations, it is not certain that they will be spent wisely. A clear understanding of the challenges that will be encountered during implementation will help ensure that time and money are not wasted. With this in mind, here is offered a "Success Guide for Pipeline Integrity Management."