Join us March 25 – 27, 2014 in Houston at our new office and dedicated training facility for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance topics . The workshop provides an overview of the DOT pipeline regulations in 49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195, and 199. It also describes pipeline operations and…
January 2014
ASME Training Week – Denver April 14 – 18
Check out the pipeline training programs offered by ASME in Denver the week of April 14-18, 2014. Subject Matter Experts from RCP will provide training on the first day regarding pipeline pressure testing. Other courses are offered on ASME B31.4 (liquid transmission) and ASME B31.8 (gas transmission), as well as Composite Repairs, Defect Assessment, Inline…
Pipeline System Operator Security Information (TSA Notice) OMB Control Number: 1652-0055
Under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) (Pub. L. 107-71, 115 Stat. 597 (November 19, 2001) and delegated authority from the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has broad responsibility and authority for “security in all modes of transportation, including security responsibilities, over modes of transportation that are exercised by the…
RCP Receives 3 Patents for MAOP Software
RCP has received 3 patents (#8,548,756; #8,548,757; and #8,548,758) for our industry-leading MaxOp* software. RCP is the unquestioned market leader providing MAOP Validation Services, including over 100,000 miles of gas and liquid pipeline analysis and support. Not only does RCP bring a wealth of experienced professional engineers and support staff, we have brought the most…
Ohio Updates Gas Regulations
On December 19, 2013 the Ohio Public Utilities Commission published updates to their regulations in 4901.1.16. Substantial changes in that update include: Added definitions for “gas gathering pipeline”, “gas gathering / processing plant pipeline operator”, “Gas processing plant”, “horizontal well”, “MAOP”, “Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act”, “processing plant gas stub pipeline”, “raw natural gas”, and…
Summary of Pending PHMSA Regulations
A summary of pending PHMSA rulemakings is given below, based on PHMSA’s presentation at the December 17, 2013 Technical Advisory Committee teleconference. Rulemakings “In Process” Integrity Verification Process: This rulemaking would define testing and materials verification requirements to ensure the integrity of grandfathered and vintage pipelines. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) – in PHMSA Gas…