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  1. DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – March 29, 2007
  2. PHMSA Issues Update of Regulatory References to Technical Standards
  3. Gas Integrity Management FAQ Update
  4. Integrity Management Services
  5. MMS issues Notice to Lessees for Shallow Water Surveys
  6. Department of Homeland Security Issues Proposed Interim Rule for Chemical Facilities Including Pipelines Connecting to Chemical Facilities
  7. Need A Security Plan or Audit?
  8. Extension of Comment Period for EPA Proposed NESHAP Amendment
  9. Texas Railroad Commission Issues Final Regulations
  10. Comments Due for Texas Railroad Commission Proposed Excavation Near Pipeline Regulations
  11. Damage Prevention Plans
  12. Government / Industry Pipeline Research & Development Forum
  13. THLPSSC Teleconference on Low Stress and Rural Liquid Pipeline Regulations
  14. Common Ground Alliance 811 Stakeholders Summit February 6th, Houston, TX
  15. Common Ground Alliance Announces Launch of New National 811 One-Call Website

MMS issues Notice to Lessees for Shallow Water Surveys

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) has issued a Notice to Lessees and Operators and Pipeline Right of Way Holders (2007-G01 effective February 15, 2007) which describes the surveys, reports, analyses, and mitigation that will ensure that the objectives of the shallow hazards program are met. The Shallow Hazards Assessments and Analyses include provisions for the following activities:

  • Exploration Plan and Development Operations Coordination Document
  • Application for Permit to Drill
  • Platform Site Investigation Report
  • Pipeline Application

The pipeline application must include a shallow hazards analysis that assesses the proposed route 150 meters (490 feet) on either side of the centerline to a depth of 23 meters (75 feet) below the seafloor for its entire length except for areas with acoustic void caused by biogenic gas. Depending upon whether or not a pre-installation survey has been completed, the following requirements may apply:

  1. Prepare a shallow hazards report
  2. Discussion of special safety measures
  3. Basis for analysis, including data and reports
  4. Assessment of the seafloor, subsurface, and manmade features
  5. Maps with pipeline route and interpreted hazards
  6. Conduct a site-specific survey using state-of-the-art equipment

For more information or to obtain a copy of NTL 2007-G01, contact Jessica Roger.