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The gt im rule resulted in regulations 49 cfr part 192, subpart o which specify how pipeline operators must identify, prioritize, assess, evaluate, repair and validate the integrity of gas transmission pipelines that could, in the event of a leak or failure, affect high consequence areas hcas within the united states. Pipeline integrity management pim inspectioneering. Elemental compliance pipeline regulatory compliance. Are you looking for pipeline integrity management software. Leveraging from the success of the workshop performed by sga for.
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