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Explore guides to Parts 192 and 195, integrity-management topics and enforcement research. Use them to frame questions and find source material.
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Part 195 research guide
A starting point for researching Part 195, related integrity-management material and the context behind a citation.
Read articlePart 192 research guide
A starting point for organizing research into Part 192 and its related integrity-management provisions.
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Integrity management
Organizing integrity-management research.
A framework for organizing integrity-management questions, evidence and source references before making a program decision.
Read articleResearching 49 CFR 195.452: integrity management.
A research guide to the structure of 49 CFR 195.452, paragraph by paragraph, with the citations a reviewer needs and the edition each was checked against.
Read articleResearching 49 CFR 192.917: threat identification.
Organize the source material, pipeline context and open questions for research into threat identification under 49 CFR 192.917.
Read articleAssessment and HCA research
Integrity assessment methods: questions for research.
A guide to organizing research about in-line inspection, pressure testing and direct assessment without treating a summary as a method-selection decision.
Read articleHigh consequence areas: a research guide.
Organize an HCA research question around the relevant Part, definitions, source material and pipeline facts.
Read articleUse the sources, not just the summary
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Matthew Brown
PELicensed Professional Engineer
Pipeline integrity engineer with 15+ years of experience in integrity management program development, regulatory compliance, threat assessment, and audit preparation. Supporting operators across transmission, distribution, and hazardous liquid systems.
About the author →This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute engineering services, legal advice, or a professional engineering opinion. Operators should consult qualified professionals for system-specific compliance decisions.
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