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  1. Safety and Environmental Management Systems on the OCS – Final Rule
  2. PHMSA Advisory Bulletin ADB–10–08 Emergency Preparedness Communications
  3. Need to Update your Response Plan (FRP, ICP or OSRP)?
  4. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – Onshore Liquid Pipeline Regulations
  5. Control Room Management Services
  6. DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – January 17-19, 2011
  7. SPCC Compliance Date Amendment
  8. Public Awareness Effectiveness Evaluations due June 2010
  9. Texas Railroad Commission Chapter 8 Pipeline Safety Regulations
  10. Maine – Proposed Changes to Gas Pipelines; LNG Facilities; and Propane Gas System Regulations

DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – January 17-19, 2011

Join us January 17 – 19 in Houston at our new office and dedicated training facility for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance and OPA Planning for DOT Pipelines. This workshop has been attended by hundreds of pipeline personnel, with excellent feedback. The workshop provides an overview of the DOT pipeline regulations, and is appropriate for people who are new to pipeline regulations, who could use a refresher, or anyone who needs to know the latest information in these areas.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Day 1 (January 17): Gas Pipeline Regulations (49CFR192)
The workshop will include an introduction to DOT/OPS pipeline compliance; State and Federal program variations; roles and responsibilities; design, construction, operations, maintenance, and emergency response requirements; how to monitor rulemaking activity and stay current with your compliance program; operator qualification, public awareness; with a specific emphasis on the gas integrity management regulations. Each attendee will receive general training materials which include the applicable DOT 49 CFR 192 regulations for gas pipelines (cd-rom), inspection checklists, and speaker’s PowerPoint presentation handouts.

Day 2 (January 18): Special Topics
Back by popular demand! RCP is conducting a special workshop day to discuss topics that many of our clients have expressed an interest in. Likely topics will include: Control Room Management, Public Awareness, and reporting requirements. Final agenda for this Special Workshop will be published in the December DOT Pipeline Compliance Newsletter.

Day 3 (January 19): Liquid Pipeline Regulations (49CFR195)
The workshop will include an introduction to DOT/OPS pipeline compliance; State and Federal program variations, roles and responsibilities; design, construction, operations, maintenance, and emergency response requirements; spill response planning requirements; how to monitor rulemaking activity and stay current with your compliance program; operator qualification and public awareness. Each attendee will receive general training materials which include the applicable DOT 49 CFR 195 regulations for hazardous liquid pipelines (cd-rom), inspection checklists, and speaker’s PowerPoint presentation handouts.

To register, or for additional information, click here.