Operator Qualification

Operator Qualification (OQ) Program

OQ is a regulation of the Office of Pipeline Safety of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). DOT's Operator Qualification (OQ) regulation 49 CFR 192 subpart N, requires operators to develop and maintain a qualification program for individuals performing covered tasks. The intent of the OQ rule is to minimize human error by establishing a verifiable and qualified workforce. 

NGA's OQ Program includes numerous covered tasks.
Each covered task requires a knowledge and/or skill evaluation.

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