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  1. DOT Pipeline Compliance News April 2008 Edition
  2. RCP & ESRI Business Partner Program
  3. Proposed Rule: Increasing MAOP for Gas Transmission Pipelines
  4. MAOP Analysis Model
  5. PHMSA Advisory Bulletin for Gas Distribution Systems
  6. Misc. Changes to Administrative Procedures, Address Updates, and Technical Amendments
  7. Integrity Management Services
  8. 2008 API Pipeline Conference and Cybernetics Symposium
  9. Proposed Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Rules
  10. Has the new Gas Gathering definition affected your pipelines?
  11. TEEX Pipeline Training Facility / Emergency Responders
  12. MMS Incident and Oil Spill Reports NTL No. 2008-G02
  13. Need to Update your Response Plan (FRP, ICP or OSRP)?
  14. MMS Pollution Inspection Intervals for Unmanned Facilities NTL No. 2008-G03

Misc. Changes to Administrative Procedures, Address Updates, and Technical Amendments

[Docket No. PHMSA-2007-0033]

PHMSA has issued an interim final rule to conform their administrative procedures with the Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006 (PIPES Act) by establishing the procedures PHMSA will follow in issuing safety orders and handling requests for special permits, including emergency special permits. The interim final rule also notifies operators about electronic docket information availability; makes minor amendments reflecting the recent relocation of DOT headquarters; updates several Web site addresses, telephone numbers, and routing symbols; and clarifies the time period for processing requests for written interpretations of the regulations. The interim final rule is effective April 28, 2008, and does not impose any new operating, maintenance, or other substantive requirements on pipeline owners or operators.

For a copy of the new rule, please contact Jessica Roger.