[Docket No. PHMSA-2019-0208] PHMSA published in the Federal Register (page 72134-5) on December 30, 2019 the minimum random drug testing rate for covered employees for 2020. The test rate will remain at 50%.
January 2020
PHMSA LNG by Rail Proposed Rule, Extension of Comment Period
[Docket No. PHMSA-2018-0025 (HM-264); Notice No. 2019-14] On October 24, 2019, PHMSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), entitled ‘‘Hazardous Materials: Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail (HM–264)’’ proposing changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations to allow for the bulk transport of Methane, refrigerated liquid, commonly known as liquefied natural gas (LNG), in rail tank…
TRRC Updates 16 TAC 8B Requirement for All Pipelines
Effective January 6, 2020, the Railroad Commission of Texas (TRRC) has made changes to 16 TAC 8B Requirement for All Pipelines regarding the regulation of gathering lines, new construction requirements and numerous new entries into the Typical Penalties and Penalty calculation tables. Operators of natural gas gathering pipelines located in Class 1 locations and hazardous…
TRRC Updates 16 TAC 8D Accident Reporting Deadlines
Effective January 6, 2020, the Railroad Commission of Texas (TRRC) has made changes to accident reporting deadlines, annual report retention, and Facility Response Plan retention for intrastate Hazardous Liquids and Carbon Dioxide pipelines under 16 TAC 8D. All annual reports required under 49 CFR 195 are to be retained by the operator, rather than submitted…
Colorado Proposed Gas Rule Changes
[Proceeding #19R-0703GPS] The Colorado Public Utilities Commission proposed in the December 25, 2019 Colorado Register a significant gas rule change. The Public Utilities Commission is proposing the removal of most of the Gas Pipeline Safety section of 4 CCR 723-4 (4900) and republishing it as a new section 11 of 4 CCR 723. The new…
LDNR Notice of Intent to Amend Chapter 27 Damage Prevention Regulation
[Docket No. PRA 2020-01] In the December 20, 2019 Louisiana Register Vol. 45, No. 12, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) published a Notice of Intent (NOI) to amend the Damage Prevention regulations in LAC 43:XI, Subpart 6, Chapter 27. LDNR is accepting public comments on this NOI. Written comments will be accepted by…
Pipeline Incident Prevention Best Practices Guide
The Council for Dredging & Marine Construction Safety (CDMCS) has published “Pipeline Incident Prevention,” a damage prevention guide for both the dredging and marine industries. This recommended best practices guide is for the safe dredging near underwater gas and hazardous liquid pipelines located in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers federal navigation channels. The “Pipeline Incident…
Pipeline Advisory Committee Spring Meeting Postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the planned March PAC meeting has been postponed and will be rescheduled. Check the PHMSA Meetings webpage for updated information.
What can TaskOp™ do for you? Webinar
february 17, 2020 New Regulations have you Stressed Out…Don’t Panic…TaskOp™ has your back This webinar will demonstrate how TaskOp™ can be used to track all of the complex activities associated with the new gas transmission and hazardous liquid regulations. Manage inventory of all segments with non-TVC records through the lifespan of MAOP reconfirmation and material…
2020 Industry Conference Schedule
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 17-21, 2020George R. Brown Convention Center; Houston, TXRCP Booth #412 PPIM is the industry’s only forum devoted exclusively to pigging for maintenance and inspection,…