OQ Training and Assessment Center

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History of the OQ Rule
Operator Qualification In 1999, the Operator
Qualification (OQ) final rule was issued,
enhancing training requirements for pipeline
operators. The rule, which was adopted into the
Code of Federal Regulations under Subpart N in 49
CFR Part 192 and Subpart G in 49 CFR Part 195,
requires pipeline operators to document that
certain employees have been adequately trained to
recognize and react to abnormal operating
conditions that may occur while performing
specific tasks.
The Inspector Training and Qualifications
Division (TQ) makes available technical reference
materials related to OQ to supplement the
training materials. Natural gas and hazardous
liquid operators may access these technical
materials to better understand and comply with OQ
training and record keeping requirements. Please
note that TQ only provides formal training to
federal and state inspectors all other
information is supplemental.
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DAMAGE PREVENTION COUNCIL OF TEXAS
Who We Are We are a collective of industry
leaders and stakeholders including contractors,
utility operators, pipeline operators,
municipalities, utility locators, excavators,
engineers and other industry focused volunteers.
Purpose To facilitate communication, cooperation
and coordination among all industry stakeholders
in the prevention of underground utility
damages. To heighten stakeholder awareness to the
requirements of Texas Utilities Code, Title 5,
Chapter 251 Underground Facility Damage
Prevention Safety Act To heighten stakeholder
awareness to the requirements of Railroad
Commission of Texas Title 16, Chapter 18
Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention
regulations. To promote safe digging best
practices To sponsor, promote and participate in
education and training programs related to the
prevention of damage to facilities in an effort
to increase public safety and environmental
protection by including the four steps to safe
digging
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Master Evaluators
Operator Qualification PHMSA OQ - 49 CFR 192 and
195 
Training and Assessment Center OQ training and
assessment - We can perform operator
qualification via Mobile Lab, in the field or at
our ATAC (Training and Assessment
Center) Midland Training Center 8409 W.
Interstate 20, Suite 8 MIdland, TX 79707 Corpus
Christi Training Center 400 SPID, Suite
103B Corpus Christi, TX 78405
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Operator Qualification
ITS Operator Qualification
Operator Qualification is vital for the safety of
your employees and communities, and we know the
process can get complicated. Were here to help
lift the burden.
Operator Qualifications ( O Q ) made quick and
easy Operator Qualification done in the field, at
your job site or at our OQ training center.  We
can deliver.
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Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person! We love our
clients, so feel free to visit during normal
business hours. Authorized Training and
Assessment Center 8409 West Interstate 20,
Midland, Texas 79706, United States Call for
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