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  1. Register Now for the DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop
  2. Standards Proposed to Reduce Corrosion
  3. Integrity Management Services
  4. Integrity Management Updates
  5. O&M Manual Up-To-Date?
  6. Operator Qualifications: Materials Available
  7. Need to Update Your Current Operator Qualification Program?
  8. Regulation of Liquid Gathering Pipelines
  9. RCP Services Spotlight – RCP Auditing, Due Diligence and Expert Witness Services
  10. PHMSA’s Public Awareness Expectations–API RP 1162
  11. Need to make sure your Public Awareness Program meets API RP 1162 standards?
  12. Pipeline Safety: Mechanical Damage Technical Workshop
  13. NPDES Stormwater Oil and Gas Exemption – Proposed Rule
  14. Coastal Zone Management Act Federal Consistency Regulations: Final Rule
  15. Will your SPCC Plan pass an EPA inspection based on the new SPCC Inspectors’ Guidance document?
  16. EPA Proposes Amendments to the SPCC Rule
  17. RCP’s Fantastic 1-Page Version of SPCC Regulation
  18. EPA Seeks Comment on Proposed NPDES Stormwater Permit for Industrial Activities

Register Now for the DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop

Feb. 22–23, Houston, Texas

Includes updates on Pipeline Integrity Management, SPCC rules, Public Awareness, Operator Qualification (B31Q) and Underwater Inspection & Reburial of Pipelines

RCP will conduct a 2-day workshop on DOT Pipeline Regulations on Feb. 22nd and 23rd in Houston.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

  • Day 1: Introduction to DOT/OPS Pipeline Regulations
    • Agency jurisdictions – what does DOT/OPS regulate anyway?
    • Important definitions
    • Important letters of clarification from the agency
    • Recent EPA/DOI memorandums of understanding
    • State and Federal program variations, roles and responsibilities
    • Gas and liquid design, construction, operations, maintenance, and emergency response requirements
    • Spill response planning requirements
    • How to monitor rulemaking activity and stay current with your compliance program
  • Day 2: Special Topics
    • Pipeline Integrity Management
    • Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure (SPCC)
    • Public Awareness
    • Operator Qualification – B31Q Update
    • Underwater Inspection & Reburial of Pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico
    • Other State and Federal Regulatory Agenda Items

This workshop is suitable for personnel who need a general introduction to DOT pipeline regulatory requirements, or who need an update on recent and proposed DOT Pipeline regulatory initiatives. We have conducted this type of seminar several times, and have received excellent feedback each time. We expect this workshop to fill up rapidly. Early registration and group discounts are available. Additional information is available on our website here.