Public Meeting
Extending Gas Integrity Management Reassessment Intervals
Washington, D.C.
January 18, 2008

Background – Why are we here and what do we want to accomplish?
Jeff Wiese/Mike Israni – PHMSA
     PSIA of 2002 Mandate
     GAO Evaluation and Recommendation
     PHMSA Evaluation and Recommendation
     Pipe – Process – People Approach

Proposal – How will we accomplish and implement change?
Zach Barrett – PHMSA
     Integrity Management Program Special Permits
     Process Requirements
     Personnel Requirements
     Technical Requirements
     Program Administration

Findings to Date – What data do we have and what have we learned from it?
Terry Boss – INGAA
John Kiefner or Pipeline Operator
     Historical data
     Determination of corrosion rates
     Algorithm for calculating assessment interval
     Table of requirements

Operator Utilization – What does an operator have to do?  What does the regulator have to do?
Pipeline Operators (2)
PHMSA (1)
     Identification of candidate line segments
     Preparation of letter of intent & PHMSA action
     Development of required application data & PHMSA review / approval
     Tracking and reporting results

Conclusion
Jeff Wiese – PHMSA
     Summation
     Consistency with Safety Culture
     Docket and comment information