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  1. DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – February 28, 29 & March 01, 2012
  2. PHMSA Advisory Bulletin (ADB–2012–01) Nat’l Pipeline Registry
  3. Introducing MaxOp*
  4. MAOP Validation Services
  5. PHMSA Misc. Changes to Pipeline Safety Regulations – Extension for Comments
  6. PHMSA Excess Flow Valves in Gas Distribution Systems to Applications Other Than Single-Family Residences – Extension for Comments
  7. EFRD Evaluation
  8. Pennsylvania Pipeline Safety Act 127 Tentative Implementation Order
  9. TRRC Proposed Rule Changes 16 TAC 8 & 18
  10. Pending Audits?
  11. 2012 Industry Conferences at a Glance
  12. PHMSA Leak Detection Workshop March 27 & 28 – Washington, DC
  13. Random Federal Register Notice That Has Nothing To Do With Pipelines

Pennsylvania Pipeline Safety Act 127 Tentative Implementation Order

Docket M-2012-2282031

The Gas and Hazardous Liquids Pipelines Act (also known as “the Pipeline Act” or Act 127 of 2011) was signed by Governor Corbett on Dec. 22, 2011 and goes into effect on Feb. 20, 2012. This law expands the Commission’s authority to enforce federal pipeline safety laws as they relate to gas and hazardous liquids pipeline equipment and facilities within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Pipeline Act requires the Commission to develop and maintain a registry of pipeline operators within Pennsylvania.

On Jan. 12, 2012, the PUC issued a tentative implementation order. It addresses the Act 127 initiatives of creating a statewide registry for non-public utility gas and hazardous liquids pipeline equipment and facilities within the Commonwealth; conducting safety inspections to enforce Federal pipeline safety laws on certain classifications of pipeline; and assessing entities for the costs. The PUC has also prepared a list of frequently asked questions on Act 127 to assist interested parties, and has created a special website for this Pipeline Safety Act 127.

For a copy of Pennsylvania PUC’s Pipeline Safety Act 127, FAQs, or Tentative Implementation Order, contact Jessica Roger.