[Docket ID PHMSA-2011-0084]
PHMSA
will conduct two webinars to discuss recent findings and general observations
from the pilot DIMP inspections; expectations for operators in implementing
their plan; DIMP inspection forms; and a question and answer session. The
Preliminary Agenda for each Webinar is listed below. The webinars will be held
on:
May 10, 2011, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT
- Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
- DIMP Pilot Inspection Findings
- DIMP Web Site Navigation & Contents
- Presentation of the Inspection Form
- Question & Answer Session
June 8, 2011, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT
- Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
- Industry Perspective
- Performance Data From CY 2010 DIMP Annual Reports
- DIMP Implementation Topics
- Question & Answer Session
Note: These are not duplicates of each other – interested parties
may want to participate in both.
Members of the state and Federal Distribution Integrity Management Program
Implementation Team (Team) recently completed a series of pilot inspections of
gas distribution operators’ distribution integrity management programs (DIMP).
The DIMP Team is a collaboration of state and Federal regulators to support
improvements in the integrity of the Nation’s gas distribution pipeline systems
through development of inspection methods and guidance for the evaluation of an
operator’s DIMP. The Team recognizes the individual characteristics of each
state’s oversight program and operating conditions as well as the evolutionary
process that distribution system operators will go through in building an
integrity management culture from a prescriptive, compliance-based culture. Due
to the high level, risk-based, performance oriented nature of the regulations
contained in 49 CFR 192.1001-1015, the Team recognizes that operators are
seeking guidance in implementing their programs. The two webinars will provide
operators with additional information and direct operators to additional
resource material.
The materials to be presented at this webinar have been created by the Team through
a consensus process. States will implement the DIMP rule under their individual
state statutory authority in accordance with the applicable certification under
49 U.S.C. 60105 or agreement under section 60106. States may establish their
own procedures, inspection forms, and guidance in implementing the DIMP rule.
Since regulatory structures differ among states, operators should contact the
state authority regulating their distribution pipeline system for more
information.
Members of the public may attend these free webinars, and may also submit
written comments, either before, during, or after the webinar, via the DIMP Website. Comments should reference Docket
ID PHMSA-2011-0084.
To help assure that adequate space is provided, all attendees are required to register for the webinars. Upon registration,
the webinar information will be distributed. Due to the limited capacity, PHMSA
requests that parties at the same location share a webinar link. The Webinars
will use the internet link for the visual and audio capabilities and not a
standard phone line.
For further information contact: Chris Mclaren by e-mail
or by phone at 281-216-4455. Refer to the DIMP Website for additional information.
Copies of the presentations will be available on the DIMP website within 30
days following the webinar.