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      • The Pipeline SMS Process – Maturity Model
    • LAUNCH
      • Begin the Journey
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      • Pipeline SMS Planning Tools
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Access RP 1173

API provides free online viewing access to nearly 200 key industry standards that have been incorporated into federal regulation. Although API RP 1173 has not been incorporated, API is including…

April 18, 2018
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RP 1173 Pipeline SMS Fact Sheet

As an industry responsible for delivering energy throughout the nation, measures need to be taken to ensure all is done to protect communities and the environment with safe pipeline operations….

April 16, 2018
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Sharing Pipeline SMS Practices & Learnings

This guide provides a structured yet informal and conversational environment where industry peers can learn about each other’s best practices and hear about alternatives that may improve their pipeline safety…

April 15, 2018
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Pipeline SMS Maturity Model

Taking on the implementation of a Pipeline SMS, regardless of the level of the company, is tough. The API RP 1173 Implementation Team recognizes this offers tools to help. Each…

April 15, 2018
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Webinar: Pipeline SMS Third Party Audit Tool

View the Pipeline SMS Third Party Audit Tool presentation and listen to the recorded audio below from the webinar on April 19, 2018. Pipeline SMS Third Party Audit Webinar Presentation

April 12, 2018
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AOPL Press Release: Pipeline Operators Announce New Pipeline Safety Tool

July 8, 2015 – Today, pipeline operators announced successful completion of a new, jointly developed tool to improve pipeline safety. The API 1173 Recommended Practice for Pipeline Safety Management Systems…

July 8, 2015
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