Docket No. M-2011-2271982 On November 10, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) issued for comment proposed procedures that will enhance the safety of the state’s natural gas distribution systems. These new procedures would require gas utilities to file plans outlining how much aging underground pipelines leak and when the utilities intend to replace them, and…
December 2011
Pipeline Operations Manager
RCP has been approached by one of our customers about posting a critical need position on our newsletter. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to play a key role in a relatively young but growth-oriented company. Those with an interest should submit your resume to hr@rcp.com with Operations Manager listed in the subject…
PHMSA National Registry
Docket #PHMSA-2008-0291 On December 13, 2010, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a notice in the Federal Register of its intent to create a national registry of pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) operators. PHMSA received one comment in response to that notice.…
ANPRM: Expanding the Use of Excess Flow Valves in Gas Distribution Systems to Applications Other Than Single-Family Residences
Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0009 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has made a safety recommendation to PHMSA that excess flow valves be installed in all new and renewed gas service lines, regardless of a customer’s classification, when the operating conditions are compatible with readily available valves. In response to that recommendation, PHMSA is seeking public comment…
ANPRM Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines (Extension of Comments)
Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0023 On August 25, 2011, (76 FR 53086) PHMSA published in the Federal Register an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) titled: “Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines” seeking comments on the need for changes to the regulations covering gas transmission pipelines. (See related story in the September 2011 edition of the DOT Pipeline…
PHMSA Pipeline Safety – NPRM Misc. Changes
Docket No. PHMSA-2010-0026 The Department of Transportation/Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for parts of 49 CFR 191, 192, 195 and 198. PHMSA is proposing to make miscellaneous changes to the pipeline safety regulations to correct errors, address inconsistencies, and respond to rulemaking petitions. Some highlights include: Prohibits…
TRRC Stakeholder Regulatory Workshops December 6 – Austin, TX
The Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC) Safety Division has planned a series of Stakeholder Regulatory Workshops on Chapter 18, Pipeline Safety and Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention. The Pipeline Operators Workshop (both gas & liquids) will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, Room 1-104. All of the workshops will be in the William B. Travis Building,…