49 CFR § 195.503 - Definitions.

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title: "49 CFR § 195.503 - Definitions."
title_number: 49
title_name: "Transportation"
section_number: "195.503"
section_name: "Definitions."
chapter_name: "PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
subchapter_number: "D"
subchapter_name: "PIPELINE SAFETY"
part_number: "195"
part_name: "TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS BY PIPELINE"
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authority: "30 U.S.C. 185(w)(3), 49 U.S.C. 5103, 60101  and 49 CFR 1.97."
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# 195.503 Definitions.

*Abnormal operating condition* means a condition identified by the operator that may indicate a malfunction of a component or deviation from normal operations that may:

(a) Indicate a condition exceeding design limits; or

(b) Result in a hazard(s) to persons, property, or the environment.

*Evaluation* means a process, established and documented by the operator, to determine an individual's ability to perform a covered task by any of the following:

(a) Written examination;

(b) Oral examination;

(c) Work performance history review;

(d) Observation during:

(1) performance on the job,

(2) on the job training, or

(3) simulations;

(e) Other forms of assessment.

*Qualified* means that an individual has been evaluated and can:

(a) Perform assigned covered tasks and

(b) Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

[Amdt. 195-67, 64 FR 46866, Aug. 27, 1999, as amended by Amdt. 195-72, 66 FR 43524, Aug. 20, 2001]