RCP has designed a Pipeline Database Query tool, PDQ™, which researches gas transmission, gas distribution, or hazardous liquid pipelines based on PHMSA accident or infrastructure data. Have you ever wondered: How does your company stack up against your peers in accident rates? How do you weigh the risk based on the materials and age of…
April 2016
PHMSA Public Workshop on LNG Regulations May 18-19, 2016
[DOCKET NO. PHMSA- 2016-0005] PHMSA will hold a public workshop to solicit input and information on future regulatory changes to the Part 193 regulations governing liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities. According to PHMSA, existing regulations may not adequately incorporate risk-based assessments, process safety practices, and technologies that have been developed since the 1970s when most…
Pipeline Conference Schedule – Spring 2016
Have you registered and confirmed your reservations for the AGA Operations Conference? RCP will be attending. We hope to see you there! AGA Operations ConferenceApril 19 – 22, 2016Arizona Biltmore / Phoenix, AZ The annual AGA Operations Conference is the natural gas industry’s premier gathering of natural gas utility and transmission company operations management from…
National Safe Digging Month
April is National Safe Digging Month (NSDM) and the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) wants to hear about the creative ways that you will be spreading the word about the importance of calling 811 before digging. They’ve created several easy-to-use tools and templates to get you started: Click here to download the NSDM web button. Ask…
Maine Updates Underground Facility Damage Prevention Requirements
Last summer, Maine updated portions of its Underground Facility Damage Prevention Requirements (Maine State Regulations 65-407 Chapter 895) regarding Dig Safe System notifications and OKTODIG database. Effective March 14, 2016, additional updates to the regulation take effect. Excavations must now commence within 30 days of the notification to the Dig Safe System from the previous…
API RP1173 Assessment Services
API recently published a new Recommended Practice (RP) concerning safety management systems for pipelines. API RP 1173 provides pipeline operators with a comprehensive way to make safe operations and continuous safety improvement a constant focus of their operations. The first step for most pipeline operators will be to assess their current safety management system maturity…
API Liquids Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) Workshop – Encore!
The API workshop on Pipeline Safety Management Systems on February 16th of this year was sold out with more than 100 people in attendance – so a second workshop similar to the first has been scheduled for April 26th. This workshop is designed to provide liquids pipeline companies with tools and knowledge to implement API…
DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – Gas & Liquid
APRIL 12-14, 2016 Join us April 12-14, 2016 in Houston at our corporate office and dedicated training facility for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance topics. The workshop provides an overview of the DOT pipeline regulations in 49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195, and 199. It also describes pipeline operations and engineering concepts.…
PHMSA Oil Spill Response Planning and Preparedness Public Workshop April 12, 2016
[DOCKET NO. PHMSA-2016-0021] The Department of Transportation/Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will hold a public workshop to address oil spill response planning and preparedness. This workshop will include how to harmonize PHMSA’s regulations with the requirements of other agencies, and how operators of onshore oil pipelines can prepare for an oil spill. The public…
RCP Integrity Services: Salt Domes, Too!
RCP has the tools and expertise to develop comprehensive Integrity Management Plans and implementation for liquid and gas pipelines, and salt dome storage facilities. If you would like information on RCP’s Integrity Management Services, contact Jessica Foley.
Louisiana State Regulation Changes Concerning Salt Dome Storage
UPDATED APRIL 4, 2016 Changes were made to Louisiana state regulations concerning Hydrocarbon Storage Wells in Salt Dome Cavities (43.17.3.3) and Class III (Solution Mining) Injection Wells (43.17.5.33). Salt dome storage development and activity has come under increasing scrutiny at the state and federal levels, and these changes reflect the additional interest in these operations.…
PHMSA Gas Transmission NPRM
[DOCKET NO. PHMSA-2011-0023 RIN 2137-AE72] The Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) intends to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NRPM) to revise the Pipeline Safety Regulations applicable to the safety of onshore gas transmission and gathering pipelines. The proposals within this rule cover many different aspects of the safety of these pipelines, including: New…
Save the Dates!
RCP Workshop Schedule for 2017 DOT Gas & Liquid Pipeline Workshop: March 21-23 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) Fundamentals of Pipeline Operations Workshop: May 24-25 (Wednesday & Thursday) Pressure Test Workshop: June 20-21 (Tuesday & Wednesday) Visit our training website for updates, registration, and hotel information.