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  1. DOT Pipeline Compliance / Integrity Assessment Workshop September 28 – 30, 2004 – Houston
  2. Integrity Management Plan Up-to-Date?
  3. DOT Profile – David D. Wint – RCP’s Newest Project Manager-Integrity Management
  4. Acquiring a pipeline?
  5. API Petitions DOT/OPS: Integrity Management Rule Changes
  6. Need A Security Plan or Audit?
  7. OPS Issues NPRM for Public Education Programs for Hazardous Liquid and Gas Pipeline Operators
  8. Need to update your Public Awareness Program?
  9. Passage of Internal Inspection Devices – Gas Pipelines
  10. O&M Manual Up-To-Date?
  11. NACE International’s Pipeline Integrity Direct Assessment Seminar
  12. Pipeline De-Watering Bulletin
  13. RCP’s Fantastic 1-Page Version of New SPCC Regulation
  14. DOT Implements Changes to 46 CFR 310, Merchant Marine Training
  15. The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements – Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
  16. Pending Audits?
  17. NESHAP for stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE)
  18. Air Permit Needs?
  19. Regulation Updates to 49 CFR Parts 191, 192, 195, and 199
  20. ISPS Code Compliance Deadline, July 1, 2004
  21. Development of Class Location Change Waiver Criteria
  22. RCP Services Spotlight – Pipeline Direct Assessment Services

DOT Implements Changes to 46 CFR 310, Merchant Marine Training

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration is publishing an interim final rule on Merchant Marine Training (46 CFR 310), effective July 8, 2004.   In their summary of the rule, the Maritime Administration states that these changes will update “the Maritime Education and Training regulations to conform with … the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (and) makes non-substantive technical changes to part 310.”

Among the changes to the rule are several important provisions, including:

  • An increase in the student incentive payment amount to $4000 per annum;
  • Separation of an individual from the School no longer releases an individual from his or her service obligations;
  • Changes in the license maintenance requirements following graduation, so that a graduate can satisfy this requirement by maintaining a more restricted Coast Guard license rather than a continuity license;
  • Failure to fulfill service obligations leading to the possibility of active duty in the Armed Forces.

The DOT is considering comments through August 9, 2004.   Further information can be obtained through Jay Gordon, Maritime Administration, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-5173; or e-mail: Jay.Gordon@marad.dot.gov.