Who is responsible for maintaining and updating API Pub. 1161?

The responsibility for maintaining and updating API Publication 1161 lies with the American Petroleum Institute (API). This publication provides guidelines and recommended practices for pipeline construction, operation, and maintenance, emphasizing safety and efficiency in pipeline management. The API is a recognized authority in the oil and natural gas industry, and its role is critical in establishing standardized practices and ensuring that they remain current with evolving technologies and industry requirements.

While the other organizations mentioned may play significant roles in various aspects of operator qualifications, training, and certification, they do not specifically oversee the updates and maintenance of API Pub. 1161. The Consortium on Operator Qualifications focuses on operator qualifications, the National Center for Construction Education and Research concentrates on workforce development in construction, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulates interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. Therefore, the correct answer is associated with the organization directly responsible for this publication.