TaskOp Highlight: Underground Gas Storage RCP has earned a worldwide reputation for providing professional engineering services and regulatory expertise to oil and gas operators, including underground gas storage in depleted reservoirs, aquifers and salt caverns. We have the RESOURCES, SOFTWARE and the KNOWLEDGE to assist clients with building, implementing, and improving comprehensive operational integrity management…
April 2024
PSI Training Schedule
DATE COURSE FEE Nov 18-20, 2025 Advanced DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop -SOLD OUT-(49 CFR 192 & 195) $2,150 Jan 27-29, 2026 DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop (49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195 & 199) $2,150 On-Demand DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop (49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195 & 199) $2,150 On-Demand Fundamentals of Pipeline Pressure Testing (Gas…
Did you know?
Natural gas is critical to maintaining electric reliability in the U.S. As the largest source of electricity in the United States, natural gas accounted for nearly 40% of the kilowatt hours of electricity produced in the U.S. in 2022. Some power plants use natural gas to power steam boilers, combustion turbines, or both, which then…
Q&A Section
Do you have questions? RCP’s SMEs have the answers. Information will be posted here for questions we often get from clients or discussions we have with regulators regarding interpretations and pending regulatory deadlines. Q: To clarify, has there been a final approved and implemented requirement for Management of Change processes for DISTRIBUTION companies? A: No,…
The Enforcement Corner
The Enforcement Corner summarizes recent PHMSA enforcement actions, indicating where PHMSA is putting its enforcement efforts and the fines they are proposing for various types of violations. In March 2024, PHMSA issued 7 NOAs, 7 NOPVs, and 6 WLs accompanied by $353,300 in proposed fines. Significant proposed fines were attributed to the following code sections: …
PHMSA Extends Feedback Deadline for GPAC Public Meeting Proceedings
PHMSA has published the voting slides and transcripts from the March 25– 29 GPAC meeting, which covered the NPRM for Class Location Change Requirements and the NPRM for Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair. Those slides and meeting transcripts can be found here. On April 10, 2024, PHMSA extended the comment submission deadline for the…
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The American pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors could not continue to operate as they do without natural gas and other petrochemicals. The loss of these vital feedstocks and energy sources would cripple the production of vital supplies, make sanitary care vastly harder, and raise the cost of pharmaceuticals for customers. Learn more about the critical role…
Arkansas Rule D-23 – General Rule for the Regulation of Underground Natural Gas Storage Projects
The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission (“OGC”) has proposed amendments to Commission General Rule D-23, “General Rule for the Regulation of Underground Natural Gas Storage Projects.” Specifically, the rule amendments are promulgated to provide for the underground storage of other gases, such as carbon oxides, ammonia, hydrogen, nitrogen, and noble gas. The OGC accepted comments up until…
April is Safe Digging Month!
April marks an important time of the year as it is designated as Safe Digging Month, a period dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safe digging practices and preventing underground utility damage. Think again. 40% of active diggers don’t contact 811 before digging because they think their project is too shallow to require…
Summary of Proposed PHMSA Form Updates
[Docket No.: PHMSA-2022-0085] Stay in the loop with the latest PHMSA proposed form changes as of March 25, 2024. Our summary provides essential insights to keep you informed and prepared. For a copy of this notice from the Federal Register, please contact Jessica Foley.
Missouri Updates Department of Commerce and Insurance Rules: What You Need to Know!
The State of Missouri has amended the rules in the Department of Commerce and Insurance, Division 4240 – Public Service Commission, Chapter 40 – Gas Utilities and Gas Safety Standards, effective March 1, 2024. These rule changes address amendments by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety, 49 CFR Parts 191…
The Enforcement Corner
The Enforcement Corner summarizes recent PHMSA enforcement actions, indicating where PHMSA is putting its enforcement efforts and the fines they are proposing for various types of violations. In February 2024, PHMSA issued 1 CAO, 6 NOAs, 6 NOPVs, and 6 WLs accompanied by $307,942 in proposed fines. Significant proposed fines were attributed to the following…
Q&A Section
Do you have questions? RCP’s SMEs have the answers. Information will be posted here for questions we often get from clients or discussions we have with regulators regarding interpretations and pending regulatory deadlines. Q: Do I have to do ILI on newly constructed pipe? A: Yes, hydro is the baseline – don’t have to ILI…