RCP is an industry leader when it comes to ensuring that pipeline pressure tests are professionally executed. We consistently provide convincing, time tested arguments that a line can be safely operated as defined by CFR 49 Parts 192 and 195. RCP owns and utilizes a proprietary pressure test model that evaluates test pressure, temperature and…
August 2014
Send us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses of Pipeline Samples, yearning to breathe free.
Is your pipeline company merging? Divesting? Moving? Are old hands retiring, and clearing out their offices? No matter the reason, if you have interesting pipeline samples that need a new home, please let us know. We do training frequently, and would like to have physical pipe samples of corrosion, cracking, welding defects, seam defects, etc.…
Damage Prevention Online Workshop – FREE September 24, 2014
Please join the API/AOPL Damage Prevention Team for a 2-hour online workshop to be held on September 24, 2014, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Eastern). The workshop is appropriate for pipeline operator, damage prevention, and public awareness professionals. Topics of discussion will include: The latest incident data for pipeline strikes and near misses. Legislative…
PHMSA Public Webinar on Implementation of Gas DIMP – September 4
[Docket ID PHMSA–RSPA–2004–19854] The Department of Transportation/Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a notice that a public webinar on gas pipeline distribution integrity management programs will be held on September 4, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT. Gas distribution pipeline operators were required to have prepared and implemented distribution integrity management programs…
TRRC Gathering Workshop – August 27 Tyler, Texas
The Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC) Pipeline Safety Division has scheduled a workshop for gathering line operators to provide a forum for discussing the implementation of House Bill 2982, giving the TRRC the regulatory mandate for gathering lines in Class 1 and rural locations, based upon risk. The workshop starts at 10:00 a.m. and will be…
Fall Conference Schedule
Have you registered and confirmed your reservations for these upcoming conferences? RCP will be attending. We hope to see you there! Western Regional Gas Conference (WRGC) August 19 – 20, 2014 Tempe Mission Palms Hotel 60 E. Fifth Street; Tempe, AZ Arkansas Gas Association Annual Conference September 14 -16, 2014 Fayetteville, Arkansas International Pipeline Conference…
Missouri Updates Damage Prevention Law
Louisiana Modifications to One Call Enforcement
The State of Louisiana has modified their regulations in Title 55 – Public Safety; Part I – State Police; Chapter 21 – Underground Utilities, to add a Section §2106 concerning “Investigation Procedure”. Changes were also made to §2117 concerning distribution of civil penalty funds to local governing authorities.
PHMSA Public Awareness Information Collection Notice
[Docket No. PHMSA-2014-0093] In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of Transportation/ Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) invites comments on an information collection under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control No. 2137–0622, titled “Pipeline Safety: Public Awareness Program.” PHMSA is preparing to request approval from OMB for a renewal…
Natural Gas Act Pipeline Maps
[Docket No. RM 14-21-000] The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requires natural gas pipeline to include a system map as part of their tariff on file with the Commission and to update the map by the following April for any year where there is a major change in the pipeline system. This map must also…
PHMSA Notice & Request for Revisions to National Pipeline Mapping System
[Docket No. PHMSA-2014-0092] PHMSA is seeking comments on proposed changes to the annual collection of information from each operator to the National Pipeline Mapping System Program. The proposed changes to the attributes will require operators to submit additional information to the NPMS for each pipeline segment, including: the MAOP or MOP the predominant pipe grade…
Pipeline Pressure Testing Workshop: August 26 &27
RCP is now offering a 2-day workshop at its facilities in downtown Houston. RCP has established itself as a leading industry expert on pipeline pressure testing with clients securing RCP’s services specifically to validate their pressure tests. Our Pressure Testing Workshop will begin by outlining the objectives for performing a pressure test and how that…