AGA Operations Conference & Spring Committee MeetingsApril 28-May 2, 2024 | Hyatt Regency Seattle | Seattle, WA The Operations Conference is the natural gas industry’s premier gathering of utilities, distribution, and transmission operators. Leaders and technical experts from across North America and the world attend the event. Developed by gas operators for gas operators –…
February 2021
2023 Conference News
In-person conferences are back in full swing! Visit us at our booth at both API & AGA where we will have plenty of swag and an opportunity to win a bottle of RCP’s 25th Anniversary Single Barrel Jack Daniel’s. API 2023 Pipeline Conference and ExpoMay 1-3, 2023 | JW Marriott Nashville, TN Registration is now open.…
Mega-Rule #1: Gas Transmission Regulation Deep Dive Virtual Workshop
RCP has been heavily involved throughout this rulemaking process and is ready to assist operators as they get prepared. Whether it’s a deep dive into MAOP records reconfirmation, conducting Engineering Critical Assessments, assessing where your Moderate Consequence Areas exist, developing Material Verification plans, reviewing existing pipeline integrity programs, developing action plans to get into compliance,…
What makes RCP’s online training different?
Online Training Done Right! Check out our online training introduction video. Our online training has been built from the ground up to make the most use of the virtual learning environment. We’ve re-organized our training material into 5-10 minute* bite-sized topics, and made them all available in a format that allows students to take them in…
PHMSA Civil Penalty Update
PHMSA has updated §190.223 Maximum penalties going forward in accordance with the following table. Description Citation Existing penalty New penalty (existing penalty × 1.01764) Maximum penalty for each pipeline safety violation 49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(1) 218,647 222,504 Maximum penalty for a related series of pipeline safety violations 49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(1) 2,186,465 2,225,034 Maximum additional penalty for…
PHMSA Notice Operator Qualification FAQs
[Docket No. PHMSA-2020-0086] PHMSA issued a Notice and Request for Comments regarding a revised set of operator qualification (OQ) frequently asked questions (FAQs) that will replace its current FAQs developed in 2003. The proposed revisions will provide greater clarity regarding PHMSA’s OQ regulations, and address the implementation of operator qualification regulations for gas and hazardous…
Update to Mississippi Damage Prevention Regulations
The State of Mississippi has modified its damage prevention regulations to require the use of their “Positive Response Information System” (PRIS), to communicate the status and plans for pipeline marking. Before this change, the use of PRIS was optional for facility owners. PRIS is an automated information system operated and maintained by Mississippi 811, that…
TRRC 2021 Pipeline Mileage Fees
The Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC) is reminding pipeline operators that their 2021 pipeline mileage fees are due April 1, 2021. Operators will use the number of miles they have permitted as of December 31, 2020, to calculate their 2021 pipeline mileage fee. The deadline for payment without incurring late penalties is April 1. This year’s…
PHMSA Announces Availability of More Than $17 Million for Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Safety Efforts
PHMSA announced that it will accept applications for up to $17 million in grants for safety awareness, training, research, and other activities that will help communities avert or respond to hazardous materials-related transportation incidents. Each year, PHMSA offers grants to state, tribal, non-profit, and community-based organizations through its safety programs for the nation’s pipeline network…
New PHMSA Deputy Administrator
On February 1, 2021, the Biden Administration named Tristan Brown as the new deputy administrator for PHMSA (replacing Drue Pierce). He is also temporarily serving as acting administrator for PHMSA (replacing Skip Elliot). Mr. Brown previously served in the offices of Senator Gary Peters and Senator Amy Klobuchar where he worked on issues related to…