The ERCBH2S dispersion model software program is a new method for emergency planning zone (EPZ) calculation for sour wells, pipelines and facilities. A significant change incorporated into the draft Directive is a new computer software program (ERCBH2S) required for calculating emergency planning zones (EPZs) for sour wells, pipelines and facilities. On January 2, 2008, a…
February 2008
ERCB Issues Directive 057: Fencing and Site Access Requirements for Oil and Gas Facilities
Directive 057 introduces new requirements for fencing and security that are applicable to ERCB-regulated oil and gas facilities. These new requirements are in addition to existing ERCB fencing and security requirements; together they will ensure an increased level of protection for Albertans. The intent of the directive is to reduce the possibility of incidents of…
Alberta Energy and Utility Board Splits
Effective January 1, 2008, the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) has been realigned into two separate regulatory bodies: the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB), which regulates the oil and gas industry, and the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), which regulates the utilities industry. The ERCB regulates the safe, responsible, and efficient development of oil, natural…
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 can be made here, and hotel reservations can be made at The Florida Hotel Orlando. We hope to see you all there!
Need to make sure your Public Awareness Program meets API RP 1162 standards?
RCP can conduct a gap analysis of your current program that includes a self assessment of your Public Awareness Programs. This final product will help you to meet API RP 1162 standards. We can provide turnkey implementation, mail-outs, evaluations, and tracking of your program. For more information, contact Jessica Roger.
Public Awareness Programs and Line Markers Workshop
[Docket ID PHMSA-RSPA-2003-15852] PHMSA will host a workshop on February 20-21, 2008 to provide stakeholders with an update on public awareness programs for pipeline operators and to discuss the location of line markers. On the first day, PHMSA will share the findings from its review of written public awareness programs. Between August 8, 2006, and…
PIPA Kickoff
The Pipeline Informed Planning Alliance (PIPA) held its public kickoff meetings in January. PIPA was formed as a result of an earlier Transportation Research Board recommendation that DOT develop “risk informed” guidance for property development in the vicinity of transmission pipelines. Representatives of local government planning departments, home builders, property developers, transmission pipeline operators, Local,…
Comments Posted by the TRRC on Proposed Pipeline Regulations
Comments have been posted in the Railroad Commission of Texas website in response to recently proposed pipeline regulations (16 TAC §§8.206, 8.207, 8.208) regarding risk-based leak inspection, leak grading, and mandatory removal and replacement program for compression couplings used for gas distribution pipelines. A public meeting was held in January to discuss the proposed rule.…
Colorado Pipeline Regulation Proposals
At our March 27 DOT workshop in Denver, Steve Pott, the Chief of Pipeline Safety in Colorado, will make a presentation concerning recently proposed changes to gas pipeline jurisdiction and regulation within the State of Colorado. These changes are expected to impact gathering pipelines.
DOT Pipeline Compliance News February 2008 Edition
DOT Gas Pipeline Compliance Workshop – March 27, 2008 RCP will be hosting our very popular one-day workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance for Gas Pipelines on March 27th in Denver, Colorado. Join us for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance. This workshop has been attended by hundreds of pipeline personnel, with…