Western Region Gas Conference Tempe, AZ / August 21 & 22 Stop by RCP’s Booth for a MaxOp* Demo; and, mark your agenda to attend: Tuesday (Aug 21) Morning Session: “Best Practices for MAOP Validation” – Presented by Chris Foley International Pipeline Conference Calgary, Canada / September 24 – 28 In September 2012, members of…
August 2012
API Damage Prevention Workshop September 12 -13, Houston, TX
Registration is now open for API’s Damage Prevention Workshop that will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, 15747 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Houston. Click here for registration information and preliminary agenda. The deadline for pre-registration is September 5. Day One – September 12 1PM – 5PM A team has been formed to collect industry…
TRRC Amendment to 16 TAC Chapter 8 – Pipeline Safety Regulations
GUD No. 10149 On July 17, 2012, the Railroad Commission of Texas (TRRC) adopted a number of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety rules that were issued between February 12, 2010, and October 1, 2011, including the: 2010 update to the standards incorporated by reference Drug and alcohol testing rule changes…
8-11: A Day for Damage Prevention
For the 4th consecutive year, the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) encourages all stakeholders to make August 11 (8/11) a day for damage prevention, with a focus on spreading the “Call 811” message. Find additional information at the CGA website.
PHMSA updates Control Room Management FAQ’s
PHMSA has revised or added several control room management frequently asked questions related to shift schedules and testing of backup manual operations plans. C.14 With respect to testing and verification of backup manual operations, is the intent to test every manual operation or to test the capability to execute the backup plans, procedures, and processes?…
Retirement of ODES 1 – pre-2010 submittal of Annual, Accident, and Incident Reports
Due to dated technology and support expenses compared to the amount of activity, PHMSA is retiring the Online Data Entry System (ODES 1) on December 31, 2012. After retirement, operators will no longer be able to submit supplement reports for CY 2009 and earlier annual, accident, and incident reports. Operators are encouraged to review all…
Introducing MaxOp*
RCP is extremely proud to announce the launch of a web-based version of our popular MAOP calculator model. Just like the model we built to conduct MAOP studies as a service, MaxOp* is the most comprehensive MAOP tool on the market. Through a secure web service, our customers can now push their MAOP data sets…
PHMSA Request for Comments on IMP Requirements & Response Plans
[Docket No. PHMSA–2012–0094] The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking comments on two information collections that will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal: Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas Gas Transmission Pipeline Operators. OMB Control Number: 2137–0610. Current Expiration Date: 9/30/2012. 49 CFR 192.947 requires…
PHMSA ADB-2012-08 Pipeline Safety: Inspection & Protection of Pipeline Facilities after Railway Accidents
[Docket No. PHMSA–2012–0176] The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued an advisory bulletin to alert all pipeline owners and operators of the circumstances of the Cherry Valley, Illinois derailment and remind them of the importance of assuring that pipeline facilities have not been damaged either during a railroad accident or other event occurring…