Operator Notification Form

Instructions (rev 2019) for Form PHMSA F 1000.2 (rev 2019)
NATIONAL REGISTRY NOTIFICATION

Table of Contents
Guidance for Selecting the Appropriate Notification Type
General Instructions
Online Reporting Requirements
Reporting Methods
Special Instructions
Step 1 – Enter Basic Notification Information
Step 2 – Select Type of Notification
Type A - Operator Name Change
Type B - Change in Entity Operating
Type C - Shared Safety Program Change
Type D - Change in Ownership for Gas or Liquid
Type F - Construction or Rehabilitation of Gas or Liquid Facilities
Type I - Change in Ownership for LNG
Type J - Construction for LNG
Step 3 – Enter Supplemental Information for Pipelines and Pipeline Facilities

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Guidance for Selecting the Appropriate Notification Type
Type A – Operator Name Change
Each PHMSA-issued Operator Identification Number (OPID) has a name associated with the number.
Submit a Type A to change the name. PHMSA uses this official operator name in various data
systems.
Type C – Change in Safety Program
Each operator has designated their Safety Program Relationships (SPR) through either OpID
Validation or Assignment. There are up to eight Safety Program Relationships for each pipeline
system type – Gas Distribution (GD), Gas Gathering (GG), Gas Transmission (GT), Hazardous
Liquids (HL), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and Underground Natural Gas Storage (UNGS).
Operators either reported they do not share safety programs with other operators or reported the
Primary OpID for shared safety programs. All operators sharing the safety program report the same
Primary OpID.
When is a Type C Notification required?
When facilities remain within an OpID, but the operator begins using a new, shared safety program for
that pipeline system type. For example, Operator A reported that no safety programs are shared with
other operators when they Validated. Operator A begins using Operator B’s Public Awareness
program. Within 60 days of the change, Operator A must submit a Type C Notification changing the
Public Awareness SPR from independent to shared. Operators A and B need to coordinate in advance
to agree upon the Primary OpID to be reported. If Operator B had previously reported that Public
Awareness was not shared with other operators, Operator B also must submit a Type C Notification. If
Operator B had previously reported shared Public Awareness, Operator B does not need to submit a
Type C Notification, unless the agreed upon Primary OpID has changed. If the Primary OpID is
changed, Operator B and all other operators sharing the program must submit a Type C Notification to
report a consistent Primary OpID for Public Awareness.
When is a Type C Notification not required?
If a facility is bought, sold, or the operator has changed. Also, if an existing safety program is revised,
but there are no changes to the operators sharing the program. For example, assume Operators X, Y,
and Z share a Damage Prevention program. If the program is revised, but there is no change in the
operators sharing the program, then no Type C Notification is required.
Selecting the correct notification
What action are you taking?
Buying Assets
Selling Assets
Change in Entity Operating
Construction or Rehabilitation of Facilities

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Buying Assets

Submit a type B
Notification.

Yes

Are you
going to operate
the assets after
the purchase?

No

No

Submit a type D
Notification.

Yes

50 miles or
more of pipe?

Yes
Yes

Gas or
Hazardous Liquid

Are you
going to operate
the assets after
the purchase?

Does the new
operator already
have an OpID?

No

No

Do you
have an
OpID?

Yes

What type of
system are you
buying?

No

Submit an OpID
Assignment
Request, not a
notification.

Submit a type I
Notification.

Yes

LNG

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Are you
going to operate
the assets after
the purchase?

The new operator
submits a type B
Notification.

No

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The new operator
submits an OpID
request.

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Selling Assets

Submit a type B
Notification.

Yes

Did you
operate the assets
before the sale?

No

Yes

Did you
operate the assets
before the sale?

The previous operator
submits a type B
Notification

Submit a type D
Notification.

Yes

50 miles or more
of pipe?
Gas or
Hazardous Liquid

No

No

The previous operator
submits a type B
Notification

What type of
system are you
selling?
Submit a type I
Notification.

Yes

LNG

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Did you
operate the assets
before the sale?

No

The previous operator
submits a type B
Notification

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Change in Entity Operating

Yes

No Notification Required

Companies A and B submit
type B notifications.

Yes
Company A owns pipeline facilities
and contracts with Company B to
operate them

Will Company B
operate under
Company A’s OpID?

Yes

Was Company A
Operating the
Facilities?

No
Does Company B
have an OpID?

No

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Company B submits an OpID
Assignment Request

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Company B and the previous
operator used by Company A
submit type B notifications.

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Construction notifications are required 60 days prior to the “event.” On September 12, 2014, PHMSA published an Advisory Bulletin
describing the activities that constitute the “event” of construction, which determines the due date for the notification.

Construction or Rehabilitation of Facilities, except
Underground Natural Gas Storage Facilities.
Submit a Type F
Notification.

Yes

10 miles or
more?

No

Line Pipe

Operator begins a new
construction, refurbishment or
upgrade project

Line pipe or
other facilities?

No Notification
Needed.

Other Facilities
Costs $10
million or
more?

No

Yes
LNG?

Yes

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No

Submit a Type F
Notification

Submit a Type J
Notification

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
All section references are to Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR). The National
Registry Notification is used by operators to report certain asset-changing or program-changing events
associated with pipelines, pipeline facilities, or LNG facilities.
Each operator of a gas or hazardous liquid pipeline, or pipeline facility, or LNG facility is required
to submit notification of specified events to PHMSA in accordance with §191.22(c) or §195.64(c).
Operators must submit notification either 60 days (or more) before the planned occurrence or 60
days (or less) after the occurrence, as specified in these regulations. Construction notifications are
required 60 days prior to the “event.” On September 12, 2014, PHMSA published an Advisory
Bulletin describing the activities that constitute the “event” of construction, which determines the
due date for the notification.
These notification requirements do not apply to an operator that either solely operates a petroleum
gas system that serves fewer than 100 customers from a single source or master meter systems
(11/10/11;76 FR 70217).
If you need copies of the Form PHMSA F 1000.2 and/or instructions they can be found on the Pipeline
Safety Community Web Page at https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/forms/pipeline-forms. If you have
questions about this form or these instructions, contact the PHMSA Information Resources Manager at
(202) 366-8075.

ONLINE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Notifications must be submitted online through the PHMSA Portal at
https://portal.phmsa.dot.gov/portal, unless an alternate method is approved (see Alternate Reporting
Methods below).
You will not be able to submit reports until you have met all of the Portal registration requirements –
see
https://portal.phmsa.dot.gov/PHMSAPortal2/staticContentRedesign/howto/PortalAccountCreation.pdf
Completing these registration requirements could take several weeks. Plan ahead and register well in
advance of the report due date.

REPORTING METHODS
Use the following procedure for online reporting:
1. Go to the PHMSA Portal at https://portal.phmsa.dot.gov/portal
2. Enter PHMSA Portal Username and Password the press Enter and then click the “Yes, I
consent” button on the disclaimer page.
3. Select your OPID then press the Select button.
4. Under “Notifications and Validations” select “Create Notification” from the Action
dropdown. Then press OK.
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5. Select the type of Notification you wish to submit.
6. To save intermediate work without formally submitting it to PHMSA, click Save. To
modify a draft of a Notification that you saved, locate your saved report by the
Notification type and date under the “Notifications and Validations” section of the
main screen. Select the record by clicking on it.
7. When you have finished entering all of the information required for the type of
Notification you selected, click “Submit Notification” from the review page to
formally submit the Notification to PHMSA.
8. A confirmation message will appear that confirms a record has been successfully
submitted. To save or print a copy of your submission, open the PDF version available
on the “Please Click Here” link
Alternate Reporting Methods
Operators for whom electronic reporting imposes an undue burden and hardship may submit a written
request for an alternate reporting method. Operators must follow the requirements in §191.7(d) or
§195.58(d) to request an alternate reporting method and must comply with any conditions imposed as
part of PHMSA’s approval of an alternate reporting method.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Make an entry in each block which is applicable. Estimate data only if necessary. Avoid entering any
data as UNKNOWN or 0 (zero) except where zero is appropriate to indicate that there were no instances
or amounts of the attribute being reported.
Do not report pipeline miles in feet. When reporting mileages that are less than 10 miles or when
reporting portions of a mile, convert feet into a decimal notation (e.g. 2,640 feet = .5 miles) and report
mileage using decimals rounded to the nearest tenth of a mile. Operators may round all mileages that
are greater than 10 miles to the nearest mile. Do not use fractions.

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STEP 1 – ENTER BASIC NOTIFICATION INFORMATION
Complete all 7 questions of STEP 1 before continuing to STEP 2.
1. Operator’s OPS-issued Operator Identification Number (OPID)
For online entries, the OPID will automatically populate based on the selection you made when entering
the Portal. If you have log-in credentials for multiple OPID, be sure the Notification is being created for
the appropriate OPID. Contact PHMSA’s Information Resources Manager at 202-366-8075 if you need
assistance with an OPID.
2. Current name of Operator assigned to this OPID
This is the company name associated with the OPID. For online entries, the name will be automatically
populated based on the OPID entered. If the name that appears is not correct, you need to submit an
Operator Name Change (Type A) Notification.
3. Operator Headquarters address
This is the headquarters address associated with the OPID. For online entries, the address will
automatically populate based on the OPID. If the address that appears is not correct, you need to
change it in the change it in the OPID Contacts Management module within the Portal.
4. Date of this Notification
The system will enter the date on which this notification is submitted.
5. Name of Operator contact for this Notification
Enter the name of the individual whom PHMSA should contact should they have questions about this
notification.
6. Phone number of Operator contact for this Notification
Enter the phone number by which the Operator contact for this notification should be reached.
7. Select the type of pipelines and/or facilities involved in this Notification:
Check the appropriate box or boxes to indicate the pipelines and/or facilities to which this notification
applies.

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STEP 2 – SELECT TYPE OF NOTIFICATION
Check the box for the appropriate “Type” of notification being submitted, and complete the items for
that selection.
If you need to submit more than one notification, the online system will re-use Step 1 data and allow the
creation of another notification.
Type A – Operator Name Change
1. Enter the new operator name for use in all PHMSA data systems.
2. Include a brief explanation of the reason for the change.
3. Indicate the effective date for the name change.
Note: The purpose of this Notification type is simply to conform the identification of the Operator in
PHMSA’s records and a given OPID with the name under which the Operator does business.
Type B – Change in Entity Operating
Check the appropriate box to indicate whether you are reporting an assumption or cessation of
operatorship. If you need to report both an assumption and a cessation, then two separate notifications
must be submitted.
1a. For an assumption, report the previous Operator’s OPID Number or indicate that no OPID was
assigned to that Operator. The previous Operator name will automatically populate based on the OPID
entered. If the name that appears is not correct or does not coincide with the OPID Number, contact the
PHMSA Information Resources Manager at (202) 366-8075.
1b. For a cessation, report the OPID of the new Operator or indicate that no OpID has been assigned to
that Operator. The new Operator’s name will automatically populate based on the OPID entered. If the
name that appears is not correct or does not coincide with the OPID Number, contact the PHMSA
Information Resources Manager at (202) 366-8075. If you have ceased operating the last of your
jurisdictional assets and would like to deactivate your OpID, check the deactivation block.
2. Provide a brief description of the reason for the change in responsibility.
3. Indicate the date on which the responsible entity changed.
Type C – Shared Safety Program Change
Note: Operators will complete Type C separately for each system type selected in STEP 1, Question 7.
If Gas Transmission and Hazardous Liquid were selected in STEP 1, Question 7, Type C must be
completed twice – once for Gas Transmission and once for Hazardous Liquid.
Pipeline safety regulations require operators to prepare and implement a number of safety programs,
depending on the type of pipelines and/or facilities they operate. These include:
•

Anti-Drug Plan and Alcohol Misuse Plan (§§199.101, 199.202)
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Procedure Manual for Operations, Maintenance, and Emergencies (§§192.605, 192.615,
195.402, 193.2017, 192.12)
Damage Prevention Program (§§192.614, 195.442)
Public Awareness/Education Program (§§192.616, 195.440)
Control Room Management Procedures (§§192.631, 195.446)
Operator Qualification Program (§§192.805, 195.505)
Integrity Management Program (§§192.907, 192.1005, 195.452, 192.12)
Response Plan for Onshore Oil Pipelines (or Alternative State Plan) (§194.101)

1a through h. Check each safety program for which there is a new Primary OPID. Enter the new Primary
OpID. The system will populate the Previous OPID. Enter the effective date for the new Primary OPID.
Type D – Change in Ownership for Gas or Liquid
Check the appropriate box to indicate whether you are reporting an acquisition or a divestiture. If you
need to report both an acquisition and a divestiture, then two separate notifications must be submitted.
2. For an acquisition, report the previous Operator’s OPID Number or indicate that no OPID was
assigned. For online Notifications, the previous Operator’s name will automatically be entered based on
the OPID entered. If the name that appears is not correct or does not coincide with the OPID Number,
contact the PHMSA Information Resources Manager at (202) 366-8075.
3. For a divestiture, report the OPID of the new Operator or indicate that no OpID has been assigned
The new Operator’s name will automatically populate based on the new OPID entered. If the name that
appears is not correct or does not coincide with the OPID Number, contact the PHMSA Information
Resources Manager at (202) 366-8075.If you have divested the last of your jurisdictional assets and
would like to deactivate your OpID, check the deactivation block.
4. Indicate the effective date of the transaction.
Type F – Construction or Rehabilitation of Gas or Liquid Facilities
Construction notifications are required 60 days prior to the “event.” On September 12, 2014,
PHMSA published an Advisory Bulletin describing the activities that constitute the “event” of
construction, which determines the due date for the notification.
1. Report the anticipated date that field activities will begin. Enter the anticipated date of operational
start-up. Select the option that best describes the preponderance of the field activities.
Type I – Change in Ownership for LNG
1. Check the appropriate box to indicate whether you are reporting an acquisition or a divestiture. If
you need to report both an acquisition and a divestiture, then two separate notifications must be
submitted.
2. For an acquisition, report the previous Operator’s OPID Number or indicate that no OPID was
assigned to that Operator. The previous Operator’s name will automatically populate based on the OPID
entered. If the name that appears is not correct or does not coincide with the OPID Number, contact the
PHMSA Information Resources Manager at (202) 366-8075.
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3. For a divestiture, report the OPID of the new Operator or indicate that no OPID has been assigned to
that Operator. The new Operator’s name will automatically populate based on the OPID entered. If you
have divested the last of your jurisdictional assets and would like to deactivate your OpID, check the
deactivation block.
4. Indicate the effective date of the transaction.
5. Report the indicated information about the acquired or divested plant(s) or facility(ies).
Onshore and offshore are not defined in Part 193. For purposes of reporting here, operators should use
the definition of offshore in §192.3, namely, “beyond the line of ordinary low water along that portion
of the coast of the United States that is in direct contact with the open seas and beyond the line marking
the seaward limit of inland waters.” Any facility that is located in an area not meeting the definition of
offshore is considered Onshore.
Type J – Construction for LNG
Construction notifications are required 60 days prior to the “event.” On September 12, 2014,
PHMSA published an Advisory Bulletin describing the activities that constitute the “event” of
construction, which determines the due date for the notification.
1a - 1d. Report the indicated information about the construction project(s).
1e and 1f. Report the anticipated dates that field construction activities will begin and the anticipated
date of operational start-up.
1g. Select the option that best describes the preponderance of the field activities.
2a – 2g (and 3a – 3g, etc. as needed). Report the indicated information about the construction.
IMPORTANT: For Type B, D, or F Notifications, proceed to STEP 3. For Type A, C, I or J
Notifications, the Notification is complete after STEPS 1 and 2.
1. Check the appropriate box or boxes to indicate the type of pipelines and/or facilities for which this
National Registry Notification applies. Also, select the commodities using the following definitions:
Synthetic Gas - examples include, and manufactured gas based on naphtha.
Gas Gathering - Regulated pipelines are determined in accordance with the requirements
of §192.8.
Crude Oil - unrefined oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons.
Refined and/or Petroleum Product (non-HVL) – flammable, toxic, or corrosive
products obtained from distilling and processing of crude oil, unfinished oils, natural gas
liquids, blend stocks and other miscellaneous hydrocarbon compounds. Examples
include motor gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil, aviation gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, acetone,
benzene, MTBE, naphtha, or other non-HVL petroleum products. In these instructions,
“petroleum products” is meant to be synonymous with “refined products”.
Highly Volatile Liquids (HVLs) – a hazardous liquid which will form a vapor cloud
when released to the atmosphere and which has a vapor pressure exceeding 276 kPa at
37.8º C (100º F). Examples include ethane, ethylene, propane, propylene, butylene, and
anhydrous ammonia (NH3).
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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) – a fluid consisting of more than 90 percent carbon dioxide
molecules compressed to a supercritical state.
Fuel Grade Ethanol – a clear, colorless, flammable oxygenated hydrocarbon. Ethanol is
typically produced chemically from ethylene, or biologically from fermentation of
various sugars from carbohydrates found in agricultural crops and cellulosic residues
from crops or wood. This commodity is to be selected only if the pipeline and/or pipeline
facility is used predominantly to transport ethanol which has NOT been blended with
petroleum products. This commodity is sometimes also known as “neat” ethanol.
Landfill Gas – includes biogas
Regulated Hazardous Liquid Gathering, Reporting-Regulated Gathering, and
Gravity Line pipelines are as defined in Part 195.
2. Check the “Yes” box if any single pipeline or pipeline facility will transport both natural or other gas
subject to 49 CFR Part 192 and a hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide subject to 49 CFR Part 195.
Otherwise, check “No”.
3. Enter the requested information for each type of pipelines and/or facilities covered by the notification.
Miles under 10 should be reported to the nearest tenth mile; miles over 10 may be rounded to the nearest
mile.
For gas pipeline facilities, Interstate and Intrastate are defined by statute as:
Interstate gas pipeline facility means a gas pipeline facility used to transport gas and
subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under
the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.).
Intrastate gas pipeline facility means a gas pipeline facility and transportation of gas
within a State not subject to the jurisdiction of FERC under the Natural Gas Act (15
U.S.C. 717 et seq.).
For hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipeline facilities, Interstate and Intrastate are defined in §195.2
as:
Interstate pipeline* means a pipeline or that part of a pipeline that is used in the
transportation of hazardous liquids or carbon dioxide in interstate or foreign commerce.
Intrastate pipeline* means a pipeline or that part of a pipeline to which Part 195 applies
that is not an interstate pipeline.
* The Part 195.2 definition of “pipeline” includes all parts of a pipeline facility through
which a hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide moves in transportation
Appendix A to 49 CFR 195 contains PHMSA’s Statement of Policy and Interpretation
on the delineation between interstate and intrastate pipelines, and provides additional
guidance.
Offshore is defined in §192.3 and §195.2 as “beyond the line of ordinary low water along that portion
of the coast of the United States that is in direct contact with the open seas and beyond the line marking
the seaward limit of inland waters.” Pipe that is located in areas not meeting the definition of offshore
is considered Onshore.
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4. Enter a brief and general description of the pipelines and/or facilities covered by this notification.
Also, upload files including general overview maps, schematics, or drawings.

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