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DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – October 19 – 21, 2010

Attention All Workshop Attendees: This is your opportunity to win a new iPod Nano from RCP. Each day of the workshop we will be giving away an iPod Nano in conjunction with testing out our new interactive workshop participation system. Test out your skills and see how much you really know about pipeline compliance!

Join us October 19 – 21 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 (October 19): 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 (October 20): 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:

  • Control Room Management
  • PHMSA reporting requirements and enforcement activities
  • DIMP implementation strategies
  • Public Awareness effectiveness evaluation & updates to RP 1162
  • Crude oil gathering & low stress liquid lines regulatory developments
  • Oil spill response plan developments

Each attendee will receive general training materials and speaker’s PowerPoint presentation handouts.

Day 3 (October 21): 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.