Current regulations (49 CFR 192, Subpart O) require operators of gas transmission lines to notify OPS and state pipeline safety agencies of certain events related to integrity management programs for gas transmission lines. Operators are required to notify OPS of each of the following events: a) when the operator makes substantial changes to the operator’s integrity management program, b) when the operator plans the use of technology other than in-line inspection, pressure testing, or direct assessment to perform assessments of pipeline integrity, and c). when the operator cannot meet the schedule required for remediating an identified condition and cannot provide safety through a temporary reduction in operating pressure or other action. The Office of Pipeline Safety has issued an Advisory Bulletin (ADB-05-04) to provide guidance on notifying OPS and state agencies and describes OPS’ review of notifications. OPS expects this bulletin to improve the efficiency of the notification and review process.
For Further Information Contact: Zach Barrett by phone at (405) 954–5559 or by e-mail.
In This Issue
- DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – August 17-18, 2005
- Need to update your Public Awareness Program?
- Pipeline Emergencies Training Program
- Integrity Management Services
- Proposed Rule to Update Regulatory References to Technical Standards
- “Person Who Offers” a Hazardous Material for Transportation
- RCP Services Spotlight – Underwater Inspection Procedures and Interval Risk Modeling
- O&M Manual Up-To-Date?
- Public Meeting on Applying, Interpreting, and Evaluating Data from ILI Devices
- Need to Update Your Current Operator Qualification Program?
- Beginning Steps on Pipeline Security Legislation
- Integrity Management Plan Up-to-Date?
- Integrity Management Notification for Gas Transmission Lines
- Are Your Response Plans Current?
- Congress Clears Energy Bill
- Temporary Water Right Authorizations Required from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- Pipeline Professionals Referrals