RCP can provide detailed and timely analysis of PHMSA historical incident and annual data for clients needing to compare their performance against the industry averages, respond to press inquiries, or analyze trends. Contact Jessica Foley for more information.
February 2016
2016 Pipeline Conference Schedule
Have you registered and confirmed your reservations for these upcoming conferences? RCP will be attending. We hope to see you there! Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management ConferenceFebruary 8 – 11, 2016Marriott Westchase Hotel / Houston, TexasRCP Booth #512 Click Here for a Free Exhibition Pass. The industry’s only forum devoted exclusively to pigging for maintenance…
API RP1173 Assessment Services
API recently published a new Recommended Practice (RP) concerning safety management systems for pipelines. API RP 1173 provides pipeline operators with a comprehensive way to make safe operations and continuous safety improvement a constant focus of their operations. The first step for most pipeline operators will be to assess their current safety management system maturity…
Pipeline Pressure Testing Workshop: February 23-24, 2016
RCP is now offering a 2-day Pipeline Pressure Testing Workshop at its facilities in downtown Houston. The workshop will begin by outlining the objectives for performing a pressure test and how those relate to DOT requirements. The workshop will then build upon these foundations to answer many specific pressure testing questions including: What are the…
Connecticut Proposes Changes to Call Before You Dig Procedures
[DOCKET NO. 14- 10-02] Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) recently proposed amendments to the state’s “Call Before You Dig” procedures. These updated regulations seek to address proper techniques and protocols for the excavation and demolition of underground utility facilities. The proposed amendments also incorporate technical drafting changes adopted by the Legislative Regulation Review Committee…
Advisory Committee Meeting re: Liquid NPRM
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for Hazardous Liquids pipelines met on Monday, February 1, 2016, to discuss comments received and the path forward regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published on October 13, 2015 (see related article in the October edition of the “DOT Pipeline Compliance News”). It was by all accounts a productive, working meeting, resulting…
RCP Underground Storage Services & Gas Storage Facility Procedures
RCP is well known for DOT/PHMSA expertise, but did you know that we also focus on related assets? We have developed integrity management programs and operating procedures for both reservoir and salt dome gas storage facilities across the US. RCP can develop, review, update or verify your gas storage facility procedures as recommended in API…
California Department of Conservation Emergency Regulations for Natural Gas Storage
The California Department of Conservation’s (DOC) Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources emergency regulations for all underground gas storage projects in the state of California were approved on February 5, 2016. The emergency regulations were established under the emergency rulemaking process to protect public health, safety, and the environment while permanent regulations are being…
PHMSA Advisory Safe Operations of Underground Storage Facilities for Natural Gas
[DOCKET NO. PHMSA-2016-0016] PHMSA issued Advisory Bulletin (ADB-2016-02) to remind all owners and operators of underground storage facilities used for the storage of natural gas, as defined in 49 CFR Part 192, to consider the overall integrity of the facilities to ensure the safety of the public and operating personnel and to protect the environment.…
API RP 1174 Assessment
API recently published Recommended Practice (RP) 1174 for Onshore Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Emergency Preparedness and Response (1st Edition, December 2015). API RP 1174 provides operators with an enhanced framework to enable continual improvement of pipeline emergency planning and response processes. RCP can assist operators with preparing for a safe, timely, and effective response to a…
PHMSA ADB–2016–01 Damage to Pipelines Caused by Flooding
[DOCKET NO. PHMSA-2015-0283] The Department of Transportation/Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued an Advisory Bulletin (ADB–2016–01) to remind all owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipelines of the potential for damage to pipeline facilities caused by severe flooding including actions that operators should consider taking to ensure the integrity of pipelines in…
Save the Dates!
RCP Workshop Schedule for 2017 DOT Gas & Liquid Pipeline Workshop: March 21-23 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) Fundamentals of Pipeline Operations Workshop: May 24-25 (Wednesday & Thursday) Pressure Test Workshop: June 20-21 (Tuesday & Wednesday) Visit our training website for updates, registration, and hotel information.
Pressure Testing Webinar – Advantages of Using TestOp®
RCP will be hosting webinar presentations to discuss pipeline pressure testing practices and demonstrate the advantages of utilizing new technology for planning, designing, and capturing real-time data to validate and document whether it was a successful test. The same technology that RCP has used for the past six years to validate our customer’s pressure tests…