A process has been developed whereby a pipeline operator can determine the susceptibility of any particular pipeline project to risks that may be associated with incorporation of pipe joints with yield strengths below specified minimums or which have experienced expan- sion in excess of acceptable limits. The process identifies key factors and tests and has several decision points that lead either to a "No Threat" end point or to recommended actions, including inspection, evaluation and remediation. The process is identical for either recent or prospective projects, with a recommended path for prospective projects. Some of the limits and criteria have not been included. These are the focus of other work groups and will be incorporated as they become available.
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