DATE COURSE FEE May 19-21, 2026 Advanced DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop (49 CFR 192 & 195) $2,150 August 4-6, 2026 DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop (49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195 & 199) $2,150 On-Demand DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop (49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195 & 199) $2,150 On-Demand Fundamentals of Pipeline Pressure Testing (Gas &…
February 2024
The Enforcement Corner
The Enforcement Corner summarizes recent PHMSA enforcement actions, indicating where PHMSA is putting its enforcement efforts and the fines they are proposing for various types of violations. In March 2024, PHMSA issued 7 NOAs, 7 NOPVs, and 6 WLs accompanied by $353,300 in proposed fines. Significant proposed fines were attributed to the following code sections: …
The Enforcement Corner
The Enforcement Corner summarizes recent PHMSA enforcement actions, indicating where PHMSA is putting its enforcement efforts and the fines they are proposing for various types of violations. In February 2024, PHMSA issued 1 CAO, 6 NOAs, 6 NOPVs, and 6 WLs accompanied by $307,942 in proposed fines. Significant proposed fines were attributed to the following…
The Enforcement Corner
The Enforcement Corner summarizes recent PHMSA enforcement actions, indicating where PHMSA is focusing its enforcement efforts and the fines they are proposing for various types of violations. In January 2024, PHMSA issued 2 NOAs, 4 NOPVs, and 3 WLs, accompanied by $81,800 in proposed fines. Significant proposed fines were attributed to the following code sections:…
2024 D&A Random Rate, MIS Reporting Data
Docket No. PHMSA-2023-0116 On December 8th, 2023, PHMSA published in the Federal Register a notice announcing that it has determined the minimum random drug testing rate for covered employees will remain at 25 percent during calendar year 2024. Of special note, for calendar year 2023 reporting, DOT is introducing MFA login procedures for submitting D&A…
GPAC Meeting Notice March 2024
The next Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) meeting will discuss the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) and Class Location Notice of Proposed Rule Makings (NPRM). The meeting is set to take place March 25-29, 2024. The plan is to start each day at 8:30 AM and continue through Friday until both rules are completed. However,…
PHMSA Form Updates
PHMSA has made changes to several forms as listed below. PHMSA updated these forms on January 10, 2024 PHMSA updated these forms on January 2 & 3, 2024 You can download copies of these forms here.
PHMSA Issues FAQ for RIN 2 Gas Transmission Rule
PHMSA has posted new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) related to “Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines: Repair Criteria, Integrity Management Improvements, Cathodic Protection, Management of Change, and Other Related Amendments” Rule (87 FR 52224 (Aug. 24, 2022)), as amended by 88 FR 24708 (Apr. 24, 2023) (collectively, the “2022 Gas Transmission Final Rule”). The…
PHMSA’s Enforcement Discretion: Onshore Gas Transmission Pipeline Regulations Update and Relief Period Extension
PHMSA will exercise enforcement discretion for onshore gas transmission pipelines that entered into service after August 24, 2022, and will not initiate enforcement action for an additional nine (9) months (to February 24, 2024) with the exception of the following: While these enforcement discretion actions provide limited relief in the form of an extension, pipeline operators…