We have the expertise to update your current operator qualification program to satisfy the upcoming regulation change and inspection protocols.
April 2006
RCP Services Spotlight — Hurricane Preparedness Planning
The Gulf Coast region was hit hard by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. However, the damage to the oil and gas infrastructure had far-reaching impacts beyond the Gulf Coast. Production, pipelines and refining facilities were shut down and many operators scrambled to find the necessary resources to quickly and efficiently bring their facilities back on line.…
National Emission Standards for Gasoline Distribution Facilities (Bulk Gasoline Terminals and Pipeline Breakout Stations)
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0019 After studying the results of a risk assessment and technology review mandated by the Clean Air Act, the EPA has decided not to revise national emission standards for gasoline distribution facilities (bulk gasoline terminals and pipeline breakout stations). On December 14, 1994, the EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Gasoline Distribution…
Wetlands: Proposed Compensatory Mitigation Regulations
On March 27, 2006, EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) announced proposed revisions to regulations governing compensatory mitigation for authorized impacts to wetlands, streams, and other waters of the U.S. under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The proposed regulations are intended to establish performance standards and criteria for the…
Need to Update your Response Plan (FRP, ICP or OSRP)?
We have the expertise to update your Facility Response Plan, Integrated Contingency Plan, or Oil Spill Response Plan to include new guidance and lessons learned from recent incidents and natural disasters.
Colorado Gas Pipeline Regulations – Re-codification
The State of Colorado Public Utilities Commission has recently re-codified (and slightly modified) its regulations for gas pipelines, effective April 1, 2006. These regulations can be found at: http://www.dora.state.co.us/puc/rules/723-4.pdf. The rules now include a definition of “production facility” and specifically allow for the conversion of service of non-metallic pipe. The PUC regulations incorporate the Oct.…
O & M Manual Up-To-Date?
RCP has the tools and expertise to develop comprehensive procedures that you need to protect your people, facilities, and environment.
MAOP Meeting
PHMSA held a public meeting on Reconsideration of Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure for Class Locations on March 21, 2006. The current gas pipeline regulations contain design factors that are used to determine the Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) of each pipeline segment. These design factors vary with the Class Location of the pipeline, which is…
Integrity Management Services
RCP can assist pipeline operators with ongoing compliance management and engineering associated with your IMP. This includes direct assessment strategies, tool and vendor selection, ILI/ECDA report analysis, corrosion control programs, repair strategies, and IMP/risk model updates. For more information on how RCP can support your ongoing IMP needs.
Texas Damage Prevention
On March 28, the Texas Railroad Commission held its first information-gathering meeting to prepare for developing new damage prevention regulations for pipelines in Texas. The informal meeting was used to explain the recent legislation in Texas that provides for new TRRC regulations and to gather suggestions from the audience about potential regulatory issues that should…
Will your SPCC Plan pass an EPA inspection based on the new SPCC Inspectors’ Guidance document?
RCP can conduct a gap analysis of your current SPCC Plan and provide updates and recommendations based on the new SPCC Guidance for Regional Inspectors that was published Dec. 2, 2005. The new guidance document includes more detail than is in many of the plans in use today.
Final Rule on Gas Gathering Definition
Docket PHMSA-1998-4868 In a rulemaking that would make The Little Engine That Could proud, on March 15, 2006, PHMSA published its final rule on the definition of gas gathering lines. (The definition of gathering lines has been at issue since 1974.) This rule depends largely on API RP 80 to define the lines that are…
Gas Gathering Workshop
On March 15, 2006, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published its final rule on the definition of gas gathering lines. This rule completely changes the previous regulations for gas gathering. Pipelines that were previously considered to be regulated gas gathering may now be exempt. Likewise, other pipelines that were previously considered to…
Need to make sure your Public Awareness Program meets API RP 1162 standards?
RCP can conduct a gap analysis of your current program that includes a self assessment of your Public Awareness Programs. This final product will help you to meet API RP 1162 standards. We can provide turnkey implementation, mail-outs, evaluations, and tracking of your program.
Public Awareness Workshop: ** Attention **
All pre-workshop surveys for attendees are due by Monday, May 8th.We have added additional speakers to the roster. Andrew Cober – Market Strategies Tom Calabro – TFCC Jack Garret – Dig Tess *New John Funderburk – Paragidm Hal Bentley – Celeritas *New Susan Waller – RCPThis public awareness workshop is packed with good information and we look…