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  1. PHMSA Advisory ADB-2016-03 Snow & Ice on Gas Distribution Systems
  2. PHMSA FAQ-41 TIMP Reassessment Intervals
  3. Pipeline Safety Program Reauthorization and Gas Pipeline NPRM
  4. TRRC New Versions of Form T-4 Adopted and Online
  5. DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – Gas & Liquid
  6. API RP 1174 Assessment
  7. Pressure Testing Webinar – Advantages of Using TestOp®
  8. API RP1173 Assessment Services
  9. API Safety Management System (SMS) Tools
  10. 2016 Pipeline Conference Schedule
  11. PHMSA Incident and Annual Data Analysis
  12. Save the Dates!

PHMSA Advisory ADB-2016-03 Snow & Ice on Gas Distribution Systems

[DOCKET NO. PHMSA-2016-0013]

The Department of Transportation/Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued an Advisory Bulletin (ADB-2016-03) to advise owners and operators of petroleum gas and natural gas facilities of the need to take the appropriate steps to prevent damage to pipeline facilities from accumulated snow or ice. Past events on natural gas distribution system facilities appear to have been related to either the stress of snow and ice or the malfunction of pressure control equipment due to ice blockage of pressure control equipment vents.

For a copy of ADB-2016-03, contact Jessica Foley.