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 116 STAT. 3002 PUBLIC LAW 107-355—DEC. 17, 2002 based systems for controlling the operations of pipelines; and (D) an assessment of the ramifications of requiring the certification of other individuals performing safety-sensitive functions for a pipeline facility. (3) COMPUTER-BASED SYSTEMS DEFINED.—In this subsection, the term "computer-based systems" means supervisory control and data acquisition systems. SEC. 14. RISK ANALYSIS AND INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR GAS PIPELINES. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 60109 is amended by adding at the end the following: "(c) RISK ANALYSIS AND INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.— " (1) REQUIREMENT.— Each operator of a gas pipeline facility shall conduct an analysis of the risks to each facility of the operator located in an area identified pursuant to subsection (a)(1) and defined in chapter 192 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, including any subsequent modifications, and shall adopt and implement a written integrity management program for such facility to reduce the risks. " (2) REGULATIONS.— Deadlines. "(A) IN GENERAL. —Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall issue regulations prescribing standards to direct an operator's conduct of a risk analysis and adoption and implementation of an integrity management program under this subsection. The regulations shall require an operator to conduct a risk analysis and adopt an integrity management program within a time period prescribed by the Secretary, ending not later than 24 months after such date of enactment. Not later than 18 months after such date of enactment, each operator of a gas pipeline facility shall begin a baseline integrity assessment described in paragraph (3). "(B) AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REGULATIONS. — The Secretary may satisfy the requirements of this paragraph through the issuance of regulations under this paragraph or under other authority of law. " (3) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. —An integrity management program required under paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum, the following requirements: Deadlines. "(A) A baseline integrity assessment of each of the operator's facilities in areas identified pursuant to subsection (a)(1) and defined in chapter 192 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, including any subsequent modifications, by internal inspection device, pressure testing, direct assessment, or an alternative method that the Secretary determines would provide an equal or greater level of safety. The operator shall complete such assessment not later than 10 years after the date of enactment of this subsection. At least 50 percent of such facilities shall be assessed not later than 5 years after such date of enactment. The operator shall prioritize such facilities for assessment based on all risk factors, including any previously discovered defects or anomalies and any history of leaks.

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