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Q: If a contractor has their own OQ program, is the pipeline operator still responsible for verifying their qualifications?
A: Yes. The operator is responsible for ensuring that anyone performing a covered task on its pipeline is qualified under the operator’s OQ program requirements. If a contractor uses their own OQ program, the operator must verify that it satisfies the operator’s requirements and document the contractor’s qualifications.
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