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…
February 2019
RCP Workshops – Which one should I attend?
Introduction to DOT Pipeline RegulationsThe DOT pipeline workshop covers federal regulatory requirements and their applicability to both hazardous liquid and natural gas gathering, transmission, and distribution pipeline operators. It is appropriate for people who are new to pipeline regulations, need a refresher course or better understanding of current and pending DOT rule makings as well…
NEW 1-Day Pressure Test Design & Analysis
RCP is now offering a 1-Day Pressure Test Design & Analysis Workshop at its facilities in downtown Houston. This workshop is appropriate for all those responsible for the design, execution and/or evaluation of any type of pipeline pressure test on liquid or gas pipelines whether it be new construction or in-situ. With specific focus on…
2019 Industry Conference Schedule
(JANUARY THRU MAY) Have you registered and confirmed your reservations for these upcoming conferences? RCP will be attending the following conferences. We hope to see you there! PIPELINE PIGGING AND INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT (PPIM) CONFERENCEFebruary 18-21, 2019George R. Brown Convention Center, HoustonRCP Booth #406 / Be our Guest and Click Here for a Free Exhibition Pass. Members…
CEPA Foundation and INGAA Foundation release “The Practical Guide for Facility Inspectors”
[PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2018] The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) Foundation and the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) Foundation released “The Practical Guide for Facility Inspectors,” designed to provide guidance to personnel who inspect a company’s construction of facilities.
Texas Railroad Commission Pipeline Mileage Fees Due April 1, 2019
Operators of intrastate pipelines that begin and end in Texas, placing them under the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) pipeline safety regulation, can get a jump on 2019 pipeline mileage fees due April 1, 2019 by preparing now. The annual pipeline mileage fee is one of two fees authorized by the 85th Texas Legislature in…
New Mexico Pipeline Safety Excavation Damage Prevention
[TITLE 18.60.5 NMAC / CASE #18-00262-PL] Effective January 15, 2019 the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission updated requirements regarding excavation area locate requests pertaining to the state One-Call system. Excavators must now contact the one-call notification system 2 working days prior to any excavation reasonably expected to take more than 15 days. This replaces the…
Proposed Changes to Oklahoma Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Regulations
[CAUSE NO. RM 201800020 / NUMBER 165:20 – GAS & HAZARDOUS LIQUID PIPELINE SAFETY] The Transportation Division of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (“Commission”) recommended that the Commission amend the Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety rules that are set forth in the Oklahoma Administrative Code (“OAC”) 165:20. The proposed rules from December 20, 2018, have…
Missouri Updated Chapter 40 Gas Regulations
The Missouri Public Service Commission has updated its regulations for Gas Utilities and Gas Safety Standards, effective January 30, 2019. The updates included: New and revised definitions. Clarifying that the PHMSA additional design and construction requirements for steel pipe using alternative maximum allowable operating pressure are not adopted for state requirements. Added conditions and requirements…
PHMSA Plastic Pipe Rule
[DOCKET NO. PHMSA-2014-0098] On December 20, 2018, the American Gas Association filed a petition for reconsideration of the Plastic Pipe Rule. The AGA raised concerns about the ability of operators to fully implement the rule by the effective date of January 22, 2019. Specific concerns were raised regarding implementation timeframe for training, operator qualification, modifications…