Your humble newsletter editor reviews a digest of the Federal Register on a daily basis. Some titles just grab my attention. For example, this notice on January 27, 2012 at 77 FR 4398 (Vol. 77, No. 18): Safety Advisory Notice: Return of Radioactively Contaminated Tissue Holders Purchased From Bed Bath and Beyond I hope my…
February 2012
PHMSA Leak Detection Workshop March 27 & 28 – Washington, DC
The Department of Transportation/Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is conducting a 2-day workshop on “Improving Pipeline Leak Detection System Effectiveness and Understanding the Application of Automatic/Remote Control Valves.” This event is to provide an open forum for exchanging information on leak detection systems and Automatic/Remote Control Valves for hazardous liquids and natural gas pipelines.…
2012 Industry Conferences at a Glance
It’s not too early to make plans to attend these upcoming events. RCP will have representatives and/or presentations at each of these conferences. We hope to see you there! SGA Spring Gas Conference and Expo Charlotte, NC March 19 – 22 API 2012 Pipeline Conference Phoenix, AZ April 17 – 19 AGA Operations Conference San…
TRRC Proposed Rule Changes 16 TAC 8 & 18
The Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC) has proposed rule changes to Chapter 8 and 18 that would align all penalty guidelines with existing Pipeline Safety penalty guidelines, creating consistency and transparency agency-wide. 16 TAC Chapter 8 – Pipeline Safety Regulations TRRC proposes to amend §8.135, relating to Penalty Guidelines for Pipeline Safety Violations. The proposed amendments…
Pennsylvania Pipeline Safety Act 127 Tentative Implementation Order
Docket M-2012-2282031 The Gas and Hazardous Liquids Pipelines Act (also known as “the Pipeline Act” or Act 127 of 2011) was signed by Governor Corbett on Dec. 22, 2011 and goes into effect on Feb. 20, 2012. This law expands the Commission’s authority to enforce federal pipeline safety laws as they relate to gas and…
PHMSA Excess Flow Valves in Gas Distribution Systems to Applications Other Than Single-Family Residences – Extension for Comments
Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0009 On November 25, 2011, PHMSA published in the Federal Register an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), titled: “Pipeline Safety: Expanding the Use of Excess Flow Valves (EFVs) in Gas Distribution Systems to Applications Other Than Single-Family Residences.” (See related story in the December Edition of the DOT Compliance News.) The ANPRM…
PHMSA Misc. Changes to Pipeline Safety Regulations – Extension for Comments
Docket No. PHMSA-2010-0026 On November 29, 2011, PHMSA published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled: “Miscellaneous Changes to Pipeline Safety Regulations” seeking comments on the need for changes to the regulations covering pipeline safety regulations. (See related story in the December Edition of the DOT Compliance News.) The Committee on Pipe…
PHMSA Advisory Bulletin (ADB–2012–01) Nat’l Pipeline Registry
[Docket No. PHMSA–2012–0001] The Department of Transportation/Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued Advisory Bulletin ADB-2012-01 regarding the Implementation of the National Registry of Pipeline and Liquefied Natural Gas Operators which became effective on January 1, 2012. PHMSA has issued this advisory bulletin to clarify the implementation of the national pipeline operator registry. PHMSA published…
DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – February 28, 29 & March 01, 2012
Join us February 28, 29 & March 01 in Houston at our new office and dedicated training facility for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance and OPA Planning for DOT Pipelines. This workshop has been attended by hundreds of pipeline personnel, with excellent feedback. The workshop provides an overview of the…