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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

PHMSA Advisory Bulletin (ADB–2012–01) Nat’l Pipeline Registry

[Docket No. PHMSA–2012–0001]

The Department of Transportation/Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued Advisory Bulletin ADB-2012-01 regarding the Implementation of the National Registry of Pipeline and Liquefied Natural Gas Operators which became effective on January 1, 2012. PHMSA has issued this advisory bulletin to clarify the implementation of the national pipeline operator registry.

PHMSA published a final rule in the Federal Register on November 26, 2010, (75 FR 72878), titled: “Pipeline Safety: Updates to Pipeline and Liquefied Natural Gas Reporting Requirements.” The final rule added two new sections, 49 CFR 191.22 and 195.64, to the pipeline safety regulations for the establishment of a national pipeline operator registry. The national pipeline operator registry is primarily applicable to operators that file electronic reports.

The registry will be used by pipeline operators to obtain an Operator Identification (OPID) Number and notify PHMSA of certain actions. Operators will use the OPID number for electronic submissions such as incident and annual reports. The national pipeline operator registry will also be used to provide PHMSA with operator notifications related to actions such as company name changes, certain construction activities, and project planning.

The table below identifies the expected submission dates for the various submissions that are related to the national pipeline operator registry.

Action Submission Expected
OPID Assignment Requests:
§§ 191.22(a) and 195.64(a) 		Begins February 1, 2012
OPID Validation:
§§ 191.22(a) and 195.64(a) 		As specified in §§ 191.22(b) and 195.64(b), respectively (June 30, 2012).
Notification Submissions:
§§ 191.22(c) and 195.64(c)
60-day “before” notifications for events occurring between January 1, 2012, and March 30, 2012. January 31, 2012
60-day “before” notifications for events occurring after March 30, 2012. As specified in §§ 191.22(c)(1) and 195.64(c)(1), respectively.
60-day “after” notifications for events occurring on and after January 1, 2012. As specified in §§ 191.22(c)(2) and 195.64(c)(2), respectively.

Details on how to file submissions can be found on the DOT website. Any questions regarding the filing of national pipeline operator registry submissions can be directed to the Office of Pipeline Safety operator helpline at (202) 366–8075.

For a copy Advisory Bulletin ADB-2012-01, contact Jessica Roger.