101 Recognizing and Reacting to
Abnormal Operating Conditions
101 Recognizing & Reacting to AOC’s
Performance Checklist
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Operator:
Operator Address:
Candidate Name:
SS# / Employee Number:
Verifier’s Name:
Directions: This Performance Checklist details the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job located in the header of
this document. Prior to unsupervised performance of any task associated with or operating equipment detailed on this
document, the operator must be signed off by a subject matter expert (SME)/Verifier.
For a candidate to be qualified for any task, an individual must demonstrate a score of 80% of the total knowledge
requirements of this checklist. Meeting the knowledge requirement, the individual may then proceed to the Performance
section of the checklist. A candidate is required to complete all performance items with 100% accuracy on the Performance
section of this checklist and complete all AOC items with 100% accuracy on the Abnormal Operating Conditions section of
this checklist for a verified status.
Recommended Training materials and references:
1. eWebOQ Module 101 Recognizing and Reacting to Abnormal Operating Conditions
2. DOT 49 CFR 192 Subpart N and 195 Subpart G Regulations
3. DOT 49 CFR 191 Regulations
3. Company Operating Procedures
Step
101
K10
Knowledge
Verifier’s Signature
KNOWLEDGE SECTION OF THE PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
(The candidate must respond to the following knowledge statements to the satisfaction of the verifier.)
Define “Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs)” as identified by the DOT’s Operator
Qualification Rule in Subpart N in 49 CFR Part 192 and Subpart G in 49 CFR Part 195.
• “A condition identified by the operator that may indicate a malfunction of a
component or deviation from normal operations that may indicate a condition
exceeding design limits or result in a hazard(s) to persons, property, or the
environment.”
Remarks:
Date:
Define “Qualified” as outlined in the DOT Operator Qualification Regulations.
101
K20
Remarks:
Date:
Define “Covered Tasks” as outlined in the DOT Operator Qualification Regulations.
101
K30
Remarks:
Date:
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Step
101
K40
Knowledge
Describe, “react” as it pertains to dealing with AOCs.
Verifier’s Signature
Remarks:
Date:
State the difference between an “AOC” and an “Abnormal Operation”.
101
K50
101
K60
101
K70
Remarks:
Date:
List and discuss the appropriate actions to abnormal operations a transmission operator
should consider:
• The type of operations.
• The location where the condition exists (i.e., proximity to public).
• The nature of the condition (i.e., the extent to which it could lead to an emergency
situation if not immediately corrected).
• Its effect on the operation of the operator's system.
Remarks:
Date:
Describe the DOT (49 CFR 192. 605 and 195.402) Regulations for Abnormal
Operations:
• 192.605[c] applies to transmission pipelines; it does not apply to distribution
systems.
• 195.402[d] applies to hazardous liquids.
• 192.605[c] and 195.402 [d] require procedures to provide safety, when operating
design limits have been exceeded - responding to and investigating and correcting
the causes of:
• Unintended closure of valves or shutdowns;
• Increase or decrease in pressure or flow rate outside normal operating limits;
• Loss of communications;
• Operation of any safety device; and,
• Any other foreseeable malfunction of a component, deviation from normal
operation, or personnel error, which may result in a hazard to persons or property.
Remarks:
Date:
Describe the extent of follow-up monitoring after the end of an abnormal operation.
101
K80
Remarks:
Date:
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Step
101
K90
Knowledge
Identify the following anomalies, which should be recognized by personnel who perform
operation and maintenance activities as potential safety-related conditions that may be
subject to the reporting requirements of DOT (49 CFR 191.23).
• General corrosion that has reduced the pipe wall thickness to less than that required
for the maximum allowable operating pressure.
• Localized corrosion pitting which has progressed to a degree where leakage might
result.
• Unintended movement or abnormal loading by environmental causes, such as an
earthquake, landslide, subsidence or flood that impairs the serviceability of a
pipeline segment.
• Material defects, such as those caused in the manufacturing process, or physical
damage that impair the serviceability of a pipeline segment. Sound engineering
criteria should be used to determine if an observed condition involving a material
defect or physical damage impairs serviceability.
• Malfunctions or operating errors that cause the pressure of a pipeline to rise above
its maximum allowable operating pressure plus the build-up allowed for the
operation of pressure limiting or control devices.
• Leaks in a pipeline constitute the need for immediate corrective action to protect the
public or property. Including: Leaks occurring in residential or commercial areas in
conjunction with a natural disaster, leaks where a flammable vapor is detected inside
a building, leaks that involve response by police or fire departments.
• Other known anomalies or events that could lead to an imminent hazard (and cause,
either directly or indirectly, by remedial action of the operator) for purposes other
than abandonment, a 20 percent or more reduction in operating pressures or
shutdown of operation of the affected pipeline segment.
Remarks:
Verifier’s Signature
Date:
101
K100
Discuss why special consideration should be given to the information obtained through
the use of an instrumented (smart) pig.
Remarks:
Date:
101
K110
State the date to be used to determine the filing deadline for reporting an anomaly as per
DOT (49 CFR 191.25).
Remarks:
Date:
101
K120
Describe the abnormal operating condition rating system for documentation and,
ultimately, for repair:
• Type A – Imminent Hazard
• Type B – Potential Hazard
• Type C – Non-Hazardous
Remarks:
Date:
Operator Specific Knowledge:
101
K130
101
Remarks:
Date:
Operator Specific Knowledge:
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Step
K140
Knowledge
Remarks:
Verifier’s Signature
Date:
Operator Specific Knowledge:
101
K150
Step
101
P100
Remarks:
Skills and Abilities
Verification Method
Verifier’s Signature
PERFORMANCE SECTION OF THE PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
(The candidate must perform the following statements to the satisfaction of the verifier.)
Operator Specific:
D
S
P
Remarks:
Operator Specific:
101
P110
101
P120
Step
101
A10
Date:
Date:
D
S
P
Remarks:
Operator Specific:
Date:
D
S
Remarks:
P
Date:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Verification Method
Verifier’s Signature
ABNORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
(The candidate must perform the following statements to the satisfaction of the verifier.)
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to aboveground
escaping gas or liquids at a regulator station or other above
ground facility including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
D
S
P
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Date:
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Step
101
A20
101
A30
101
A40
101
A50
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to below ground
escaping gas or liquids– any unplanned, uncontrolled escape
of gas or liquids for Class A – D leaks including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to uncontrolled
ignition of natural gas or liquids including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to no natural gas
of liquids including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to excessive
pressure including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Verification Method
D
S
Verifier’s Signature
P
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
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Date:
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Step
101
A60
101
A70
101
A80
101
A90
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to inadequate
pressure including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to improper
odorization including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to damage or
threats to pipeline facilities such as floods, earthquakes,
lighting strikes, tornadoes, and bomb threats including (as
relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to nicked pipes
including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Verification Method
D
S
Verifier’s Signature
P
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
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Step
101
A100
101
A110
101
A120
101
A130
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to frayed
electrical wiring on equipment attached to pipeline facilities
including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to
trench/excavation cave in including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to component
failure (failure of a component of the pipeline to perform in
the manner for which it is designed) such as valve stuck,
regulator failure, valve leaks, and grease stem on valve broken
including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to pipe wall too
thin including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Verification Method
D
S
Verifier’s Signature
P
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
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Step
101
A140
101
A150
101
A160
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to presence of
liquid hydrocarbons (condensate) in excess of 5 gallons when
no liquids or condensate should be in the pipeline including
(as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to ice or salt
blocks restricting or stopping flow including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to blow down,
purging, and returning a pipeline to service including (as
relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Verification Method
D
S
Verifier’s Signature
Date:
P
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
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Step
101
A170
101
A180
101
A190
101
A200
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to a pipeline
exposed (washed out), when it should be buried including (as
relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to inadequate
support, excessive bending or loading on facilities including
(as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to burn through
or penetration during welding including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to low cathodic
protection levels including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Verification Method
D
S
Verifier’s Signature
P
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
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Step
101
A210
101
A220
101
A230
101
A240
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to stray current
on pipeline including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to AC voltage on
pipeline in access of 10 volts including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to broken DC
cable on Cathodic Protection System including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to AC power
outage including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Verification Method
D
S
Verifier’s Signature
P
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
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Step
101
A250
101
A260
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to rectifier
component failure including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
Demonstrate the ability to describe and react to broken or cut
test point wire including (as relevant):
• Detection
• PPE
• Safety
• Notification
• Rating
• Corrective action
• Emergency response
Remarks:
AOC:
101
A270
101
A310
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
P
Date:
D
S
P
Reaction:
Remarks:
Operator Specific AOC:
Verifier’s Signature
P
Reaction:
Remarks:
Operator Specific AOC:
101
A300
S
Reaction:
Remarks:
AOC:
101
A290
D
Reaction:
Remarks:
AOC:
101
A280
Verification Method
Date:
D
S
Reaction:
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Step
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Remarks:
Operator Specific AOC:
101
A320
Verification Method
D
S
Reaction:
Remarks:
Verifier’s Signature
Date:
P
Date:
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EVALUATION SECTION OF THE CHECKLIST
KNOWLEDGE, PERFORMANCE, AND ABNORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
(The candidate must secure signatures for the following sections from the verifier.)
Candidate
Verifier
Section
Knowledge
Performance
Abnormal
Operating
Conditions
A candidate is required to complete all knowledge items. An
overall score of 80% of the total entries on the Knowledge
section of this checklist is required for a verified status.
A candidate is required to complete all performance items
with 100% accuracy on the Performance section of this
checklist for a verified status.
A candidate is required to complete all AOC items with 100%
accuracy on the Abnormal Operating Conditions section of
this checklist for a verified status.
P
F
Date:
Verifier:
F
P
Date:
Verifier:
P
F
Date:
Verifier:
I have read the required materials and understand my responsibilities as an operator of this equipment or as
an employee completing this task. I have received training to operate this equipment or perform this task
safely and efficiently, and to the standards set forth by company, industry, state, or federal guidelines.
Employee Signature
Date
This Performance Checklist has been reviewed for completeness and correctness and signature of candidate
verified.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Operator Representative
Date
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