TaskOp Highlight: Underground Gas Storage RCP has earned a worldwide reputation for providing professional engineering services and regulatory expertise to oil and gas operators, including underground gas storage in depleted reservoirs, aquifers and salt caverns. We have the RESOURCES, SOFTWARE and the KNOWLEDGE to assist clients with building, implementing, and improving comprehensive operational integrity management…
February 2026
Regulatory Watch: Key Dates & Deadlines
Welcome to Regulatory Watch! In this monthly update, we’ll keep you informed on proposed rule comment periods, effective dates, and upcoming deadlines for various compliance requirements. Have questions about an upcoming deadline? Please reach out to Jessica Foley for assistance!
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Did You Know?
Did You Know? RCP’s Version 2.0 of its TaskOp Underground Storage Reservoir Risk Module is officially live! Developed in response to the release of API 1171’s 2nd Edition, RCP has added a number of new, premium features, including robust threat interaction tables, to enable users to comply with the new recommended practices being introduced. Click…
Did You Know?
Did You Know? RCP’s Version 2.0 of its TaskOp Underground Storage Reservoir Risk Module is officially live! Developed in response to the release of API 1171’s 2nd Edition, RCP has added a number of new, premium features, including robust threat interaction tables, to enable users to comply with the new recommended practices being introduced. Click…
Did You Know?
Did You Know? RCP’s Version 2.0 of its TaskOp Underground Storage Reservoir Risk Module is officially live! Developed in response to the release of API 1171’s 2nd Edition, RCP has added a number of new, premium features, including robust threat interaction tables, to enable users to comply with the new recommended practices being introduced. Click…
PSI Training Schedule
DATE COURSE FEE 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 & Liquid Pipelines) $1,200 WEBINAR RECORDINGPipeline Safety: Unpacking the Class Location Change Requirements Thank you…
PHMSA Issues Advisory on Plastic Pipe Risks in Gas Distribution Systems
[Docket No. PHMSA-2026-0166] PHMSA has issued an advisory bulletin reminding natural gas distribution operators to fully address risks associated with plastic piping and components under existing Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) requirements. The advisory follows a 2023 gas explosion in West Reading, Pennsylvania, linked to degradation of older plastic components exposed to elevated temperatures. PHMSA…
PHMSA Issues Guidance on Type-A Sleeve Risks for Hazardous Liquid Lines
[Docket No. PHMSA-2026-0298] PHMSA has published an advisory bulletin focused on integrity risks linked to Type-A repair sleeves used on hazardous liquid pipelines. These sleeves consist of two steel halves welded around a pipe defect to reinforce it, but PHMSA notes that past failures, often tied to improper installation, moisture getting inside, and poor assessment…
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 January 2026, PHMSA issued 3 CAOs, 3 NOPVs, and 2 WLs accompanied by $195,700 in proposed fines. Please note: RCP maintains a detailed database of all PHMSA…
Q&A Section
Do you have questions? RCP’s SMEs have the answers. Information will be posted here for questions we often get from clients or discussions we have with regulators regarding interpretations and pending regulatory deadlines. Q: The proposed PHMSA language states that we still have to do a post-construction coating check within 6 months. It just moved…