RCP can provide written direct assessment procedures to comply with DOT 195 and 192 Regulatory requirements for stress corrosion cracking, internal corrosion and external corrosion threats. The procedures are custom written to meet the individual client needs, threats and operating philosophy in accordance to NACE RP 502, ASME B31.8S and other NACE recommended practices that…
August 2007
PHMSA Revised Inspection Protocols
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued revised Gas Integrity Management Protocols, effective July 1, 2007. Minor changes were made to the following Protocols: Protocol Area B. Baseline Assessment Plan B.01.a NEW — Added to emphasize connection of assessment methods to threats. B.05.a UPDATED to reflect that review of the operator’s program to…
PHMSA Issues Guidelines for Emergency Special Permits
Under the 2006 pipeline safety bill, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has new authority to grant special permits in emergency situations. Emergency special permits will be granted under the following conditions: If it is in the public interest, is not inconsistent with pipeline safety, and is necessary to address an emergency caused…
PHMSA Issues Final Rule on Integrity Management Program Modifications and Clarifications (49 CFR Parts 192 & 195)
The Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT / PHMSA) issued a final rule modifying the integrity management regulations for hazardous liquid and natural gas transmission pipelines. The modifications include. Adding an eight-month window to the period for reassessing hazardous liquid pipelines; Modifying notification requirements for operators of hazardous liquid and natural…
PHMSA Associate Administrator Announcement
Our warmest congratulations go to Jeff Wiese, who was recently selected as PHMSA’s Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. Mr. Wiese has been the acting Associate Administrator since January 2007 and served as Acting Deputy Associate Administrator from August to December 2006. During this time he led the implementation of the newly enacted Pipeline, Inspection, Protection,…
DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – September 25 & 26
RCP will be hosting our very popular workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance on September 25 and 26 in Houston, TX. Join us for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance. This workshop has been attended by hundreds of pipeline personnel, with excellent feedback. The workshop provides an overview of the DOT pipeline…