RCP has developed the most comprehensive MAOP analysis model on the market. Using this model, RCP has successfully conducted MAOP analysis for dozens of complex onshore/offshore gathering, transmission, and distribution pipeline systems. The analysis can be performed as a service with the results delivered on a system-by system basis as well as detailed individual record…
August 2011
WRGC Regional Gas Conference August 23 & 24, 2011 Tempe, AZ
Join us at the 2011 Western Regional Gas Conference at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel & Conference Center in Tempe, Arizona. RCP representatives will be attending the conference and look forward to meeting you. Chris Foley (RCP Vice President) will be giving a presentation on “MAOP Process Management” on Tuesday, August 23. Click here to…
PHMSA Public Awareness Inspection Q&As
PHMSA recently responded to Q&As regarding information contained in their Public Awareness Program Enforcement Guidance document, which contains information presented to inspectors regarding the general guidelines for performing regulatory inspections of operator’s public awareness programs. Below is a shortened summary of their responses: Accuracy of Message Delivery – There was concern over PHMSA’s expectation that…
Technical Advisory Committees – Meeting Date Change August 2, 2011 – Arlington, VA
In a Federal Register notice published on May 20, 2011, (76 FR 29333) PHMSA announced that the Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee (TPSSC) and the Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards Committee (THLPSSC) would meet on August 2-3, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting dates have been changed. The TPSSC and the…
Enforcement Proceedings Involving an Informal Hearing
[Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0161] Subpart B of 49 CFR part 190 (190.201-190.239) provides an opportunity for a pipeline operator to submit a written answer and/or request a hearing prior to the issuance of any order that makes a finding of violation, assesses a civil penalty, or requires corrective measures to be taken. Hearings in pipeline safety…
California Decision on MAOP Determination Methodology
This is somewhat old news to some, but not everyone, so we decided to include a brief article on a recent decision (June 16, 2011) the California PUC made in regards to intrastate gas transmission operators who have relied upon the pre-1970 grandfather clause for establishing MAOP. It requires all intrastate gas transmission operators in…
PHMSA updates Distribution Integrity Management FAQ’s
PHMSA has updated the Gas Distribution Integrity Management FAQ’s. We have included a few of the more interesting FAQ’s, but you can see all of them by clicking here. B.4.3 Will my plan be in compliance if I use SHRIMP? The American Public Gas Association’s (APGA) Security and Integrity Foundation (SIF) developed the Simple Handy…
PHMSA adds new Gas IM FAQ-275: Requirements for reassessments using ILI
Question: For reassessments using ILI, are verification digs required if the ILI tool does not show any defects/anomalies? The baseline assessment and/or previous reassessment was completed and anomalies were repaired, as needed. Answer: When using in-line inspection tools for conducting integrity management baseline assessments, § 192.921(a)requires the operator to follow ASME/ANSI B31.8S, section 6.2 for…
PHMSA Advisory Bulletin ADB-11-04 Damage to Pipeline Facilities Caused by Flooding
[Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0177] The Department of Transportation/Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued Advisory Bulletin ADB-11-04 to all owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipelines regarding the potential for damage to pipeline facilities caused by severe flooding. This advisory includes actions that operators should consider taking to ensure the integrity of pipelines in…
DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – August 9 – 11, 2011
Join us August 9 – 11 in Houston at our new office and dedicated training facility for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance and OPA Planning for DOT Pipelines. This workshop has been attended by hundreds of pipeline personnel, with excellent feedback. The workshop provides an overview of the DOT pipeline…