Organizing integrity-management research.
Editorial research guide. An edit date is not a legal-currentness check.
A framework for organizing integrity-management questions, evidence and source references before making a program decision.
Describe the decision.
Identify what the research needs to support and which facts about the pipeline matter.
Build the source record.
Collect relevant regulatory passages, technical information and related material. Keep their different roles explicit.
Review gaps and next steps.
List unresolved questions and who needs to review them before the work is used.
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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