There’s an app for that! In 2009, at our request, Tekk Innovations developed an iPhone application containing the federal pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR 40, and 190-199). It has keyword search and the capability to e-mail excerpts of the regulations to others. There have been many updates since the original app was released. Version 5.101.20140124…
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Summer / Fall Conference Schedule
Have you registered and confirmed your reservations for these upcoming conferences? RCP and RCP Integrity Services will be attending. We hope to see you there! Texas Gas Association (TGA) Operations & Management Conference June 10 – 13, 2014 San Marcos, Texas Louisiana Gas Association (LGA) 2014 Pipeline Safety Conference July 21 – 25, 2014 New…
Government/Industry Pipeline R&D Forum August 6 & 7, 2014 – Rosemont, IL
The Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives periodically hold this event to generate a National research agenda that fosters solutions for the many challenges with pipeline safety and with protecting the environment. The forum allows public, government and industry pipeline stakeholders to develop…
Managing Pipeline Cracking Challenges Workshop August 5, 2014 – Rosemont, IL
The Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives are holding this event to gather and disseminate information on the state of the art of crack detection in hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines. Perspectives on the challenges involved with detecting and characterizing crack like…
Pipeline Safety Management System Public Workshop August 5, 2014 – Rosemont, IL
PHMSA has announced that they intend to host another public workshop on July 2 on the Pipeline Safety Management System Recommended Practice currently being developed by API. PHMSA hosted a previous workshop on this topic on February 28, 2014 (see our April 2014 newsletter for information and links to the presentations). The RP development team…
API Forum for Emergency Responders
June 18 – 19, Houston, TX Protecting lives, the environment and property in the wake of a hazardous liquid pipeline release is the shared goal of first responders, regulatory agencies and pipeline operators. The Association of Oil Pipelines (AOPL) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) is presenting a 2-day forum on how we together can…
May Newsletter Correction
Last month’s article headlined “NTSB Report on PHMSA’s State Pipeline Safety Program” was incorrectly titled and incorrectly attributed the report in question to NTSB. The report was actually from the Office of Inspector General in the US Department of Transportation, at the request of NTSB. It was not NTSB’s report. We apologize for the error.
NPMS New Operator Standards Submission Guide
The National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) Operator Standards for Pipeline, Liquefied Natural gas and Breakout Tank Farm Submissions has been updated, effective May 2014. Changes include: Section 1.1 regarding abandoned pipelines was clarified to specifically include gas pipelines, not just liquid pipelines. In the Pipeline Attribute Table, a note was added to the COMMODITY attribute…
In Memory of John T. Schmidt Vice President, RCP Integrity Services
It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that John T. Schmidt passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2014. John was a recognized leader in the corrosion control industry and a long-standing and active member of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE). In his 40+ years in the industry he held…
Summer / Fall Industry Conferences
Have you planned your summer agenda yet? RCP will have representatives attending these upcoming conferences. Mark your calendar and come join us! TGA Operations & Management Conference San Marcos, TX June 10 – 13 LGA 191/192 & 195 Pipeline Safety Conference New Orleans, LA July 23 -27 SGA Operating Conference & Exhibits Ft. Worth, TX…
DOT Workshop Survey
Have you attended an RCP DOT Compliance workshop recently? If so, watch your email for a survey from us about the workshop format! We are considering modifying the format of the workshop to prevent duplication of material and to provide more time for special topics. Gas and liquid regulations for each topic would be covered…
RCP Continues to Add More Firepower to Its Staff
RCP is pleased to announce that John T. Schmidt has joined our team as an Executive Consultant. John has over thirty-nine years experience in corrosion control and pipeline integrity. In addition to project management and leadership responsibilities, John actively participated in the development of the NACE curriculum for “Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management,” served as instructor…
Government/Industry Pipeline R&D Forum July 18-19 – Arlington, VA
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives are pleased to announce the next Pipeline Research & Development Forum is this July. These events are held periodically to generate a National research agenda that will foster solutions for the many challenges with pipeline safety and with protecting…
Pennsylvania Pipeline Safety Act 127 Amended / Tentative Order
[Docket M-2012-2282031] On May 24, 2012, The Pennsylvania PUC issued a Tentative Order amending Act 127 to include the registration of Class 1 transmission pipelines. The February 16, 2012 Act 127 Implementation Order was revised to indicate that all pipeline operators in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of Class 1 transmission lines must register such lines…
PHMSA Releases New Emergency Response Guidebook
On May 30, 2012, PHMSA released its 2012 Emergency Response Guidebook, which offers “first responders with a newly revised go-to manual to help deal with hazmat accidents [including pipeline releases] during the first 30 minutes.” View Deputy Administrator Tim Butters narrated a five-minute video on the topic here. The PHMSA press release is available here.
Comment Extension: NPRM on Pipeline Damage Prevention Programs
[Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0192] RIN 2137–AE43 On April 2, 2012, PHMSA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking to revise the Pipeline Safety Regulations to: establish criteria and procedures for determining the adequacy of state pipeline excavation damage prevention law enforcement programs; establish an administrative process for making adequacy determinations; establish the Federal requirements PHMSA…
PHMSA Information Collection on Excess Flow Valve
[Docket No. PHMSA–2012–0086] PHMSA is seeking comments on a new one-time Information Collection on Excess Flow Valves (EFVs). The collection involves a census of gas operators to gather data on operators’ experiences, practices, benefits, and costs associated with the use of EFVs. To comply with Congress’s recent mandate and address NTSB’s prior safety recommendation, PHMSA…
DIMP Implementation Workshop
June 27 – Fort Worth, TX The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR) are jointly sponsoring a public meeting on Implementing Integrity Management of Gas Distribution Pipelines. The meeting will be held on June 27, 2012, at the OMNI Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. At…
Summer Gas Conferences
RCP will be exhibiting or attending several gas conferences this summer. We would love the opportunity to discuss the regulatory compliance services we have to offer — including solutions to your MAOP and Control Room Management issues. When it comes to pipeline regulatory compliance, we are the experts. We hope to see you there! Texas…
PHMSA Hazardous Liquid Annual Report Webinar
June 9, 2011 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT PHMSA has scheduled a webinar to demonstrate its online reporting system for the new hazardous liquids pipeline operator annual report (Form PHMSA F 7000-1.1): June 9, 1:30 – 3:00 PM EDT. You can register at http://opsweb.phmsa.dot.gov/webinars. PHMSA welcomes your questions in advance of the event to…