High consequence areas: a research guide.
Editorial research guide. An edit date is not a legal-currentness check.
Organize an HCA research question around the relevant Part, definitions, source material and pipeline facts.
Identify the relevant vocabulary.
Check the definition and scope in the Part you are researching. Do not assume the same term has the same application across Parts.
Record the evidence context.
Note the source, date and limitations of the information used in the analysis.
Preserve unresolved questions.
Keep matters requiring technical or legal review visible rather than treating missing information as a negative finding.
Check the source and date
Use the cited government regulation or case document to establish what it says. Check the relevant date, scope and later amendments before applying it. Related interpretation letters, guidance, summaries and case allegations have different roles; they do not all state a binding requirement.
Continue your research
Record your question, the source passages you reviewed and anything still uncertain. KONDWIT can help organize that research; your team remains responsible for reviewing the conclusion.
Matthew Brown
PELicensed Professional Engineer
Pipeline integrity engineer with 15+ years of experience in integrity management program development, regulatory compliance, threat assessment, and audit preparation. Supporting operators across transmission, distribution, and hazardous liquid systems.
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute engineering services, legal advice, or a professional engineering opinion. Operators should consult qualified professionals for system-specific compliance decisions.
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