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In This Issue

  1. PHMSA Advisory Bulletin ADB-2012-06 MAOP MOP Records Verification
  2. DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – May 15, 16 & 17, 2012
  3. Engineering Ethics Course
  4. Introducing MaxOp*
  5. MAOP Validation Services
  6. Revised PHMSA Reporting Requirements – Notice and Request for Comments
  7. Nebraska Major Oil Pipeline Act
  8. Changes to New Mexico Pipeline Regulations March 2012
  9. Damage Prevention Plans
  10. Louisiana Dig Law Has Changed
  11. PHMSA Recruiting for a Compliance Officer Open Period from May 3 – May 14, 2012
  12. Government/Industry Pipeline R&D Forum July 18-19 – Arlington, VA
  13. Summer / Fall Industry Conferences

Changes to New Mexico Pipeline Regulations March 2012

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission updated their regulations (18.60.2 and 8) concerning pipeline operations and maintenance in March. These updates affected many parts of the regulations including the following:

  • Variances to the adopted federal regulations including reporting and items required for gathering pipelines. (18.60.2.8(B))
  • Items incorporated by reference and terms in the federal regulations (18.60.2.8(C))
  • Definitions (18.60.5.7)
  • Registry of nonmember Underground Facility Operators (UFOs) (18.60.5.8)
  • Responsibilities of UFOs (18.60.5.9)
  • Procedures for locate requests (18.60.5.10)
  • Requirements for marking excavation sites (18.60.5.13)
  • Excavation procedures (18.60.5.15)
  • Emergency excavation provisions, to include damage reporting (18.60.5.16)
  • Requirements for reports of third party damage (18.60.5.18)