PHMSA has published several more dates and locations for the gas gathering definition workshops. The first few workshops have been very informative and have provided an opportunity for “lively” exchanges among federal, state, and industry stakeholders. Workshop schedule and registration information can be found by clicking here. DATE LOCATION SPONSOR Dec 7, 2006 Port Allen…
December 2007
2008 API Pipeline Conference and Cybernetics Symposium
Mark your calendars for the 2008 Pipeline Conference and Cybernetics Symposium at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando, Florida on April 8 – 10, 2008. Conference registration is not yet available, but hotel reservations can be made at: www.thefloridahotelorlando.com. We hope to see you all there!
Texas Pipeline Safety Regulations – Proposed Rulemaking on Risk-Based Leak Inspection Program
The Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC) proposes new §§ 8.206, 8.207, and 8.208, relating to Risk-Based Leak Inspection Program, Leak Grading and Repair, and Mandatory Removal and Replacement Program, to enhance the Commission’s pipeline safety program. The proposed new rules would require Texas gas distribution companies to: Establish a risk-based schedule of increased leak inspections; Operators…
Direct Assessment Services
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. The…
Texas Pipeline Safety Regulations – Comments on Proposed Revisions
Public comments regarding the proposed revisions to 16 TAC Chapter 8 – Pipeline Safety Regulations, have been posted on the Texas Railroad Commission Website. The comment period ended on November 26, 2007. Please reference RCP’s newsletter article on the proposed revisions in the November 2007 edition of DOT Pipeline Compliance News. Some of the main…
DHS Publishes Chemicals of Interest List for Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a list of critical materials with threshold limits requiring a security screening survey of users maintaining inventories of these chemicals. This could impact pipeline operators, refineries, offshore platforms, petrochemical facilities, chemical plants, pulp & paper mills, trucking terminals, and others as well. The Department of Homeland Security recently…
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We have the expertise to develop a security plan and perform risk assessments for pipeline and terminal facilities to meet DOT Hazmat Transportation & Pipeline regulations. We can also assist you in USCG security plans for dock facilities and vessels. Click here for more information.
Critical Energy Infrastructure Information – Final Rule
[Docket No. RM06-23-000; Order No. 702] The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) has issued a final rule in 18 CFR Part 388 amending its regulations for gaining access to critical energy infrastructure information (CEII). The final rule reflects comments filed in response to the September 21, 2006 notice seeking public comment on proposed changes to…
PIPA Meeting
On January 15-17, 2008, PHMSA will host the inaugural meeting of the Pipelines and Informed Planning Alliance (PIPA) to develop more detailed guidance for property development in the vicinity of transmission pipelines. A PIPA Plenary Session and initial Task Team Meetings are planned. The meetings will begin at 8:00 a.m. on January 15 and will…
DOT Pipeline Compliance News December 2007 Edition
DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – January 29 & 30, 2008 RCP will be hosting our very popular 2-day workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance on January 29 & 30, 2008, in Houston, TX. Join us for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance. Day 1 (January 29): Gas Pipeline Regulations (49CFR192): Covering all…