The Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) met June 25 – 26 to discuss the third part of the proposed gas mega-rule, Safety of Gas Gathering Pipelines. The GPAC voted on various proposals made by PHMSA in response to comments submitted to the docket for the original NPRM Safety of Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines. These…
July 2019
DOE Notice of Request for Information on Energy Infrastructure Resilience
Many oil and natural gas companies, pipeline operators, fuel distribution and delivery firms, and other owners and operators of oil and natural gas infrastructure, as well as the government agencies that regulate them in some respect, are seeking cost-effective ways to make these infrastructure systems more resilient against cyber and physical threats as well as…
Texas to Remove Cast Iron Natural Gas Pipes by 2021
[House Bill 866] The State of Texas, House Bill 866, was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott and will take effect immediately. HB866 requires natural gas pipeline operators to remove all cast-iron pipes from their systems by December 31, 2021, and prohibits the future use of cast iron, wrought iron or bare steel pipeline in the…
Louisiana 811 Dig Law
[LA Senate Bill No. 82] Louisiana has passed Senate Bill No. 82, which affects the Louisiana 811 Dig Law. These updates become effective August 1, 2019. This Bill updates Louisiana Statute 40:1749.13(B)(5), 1749.14(C)(1)(b)(iii) and (3) to allow Operators and Excavators to mutually agree on an extended time to mark pipelines located on or in water.…
Iowa NPR Related to Intrastate Gas Pipelines and Underground Gas Storage
[Docket No. RMU-2016-0004] The Iowa Utilities Board issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) to amend Chapter 10, “Intrastate Gas and Underground Gas Storage.” As part of a comprehensive review of its rules, the Utilities Board has reviewed its rules that establish filing requirements for companies that propose to construct, operate, and maintain natural gas…
Missouri LNG Facilities
Effective July 30, 2019, the state of Missouri has adopted the most recent edition of 49 CFR 193 concerning LNG facilities into its state regulations (4 CSR 240-40.033 Safety Standards–Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities). Part 193 was not previously regulated at the state level in Missouri.
2019 Industry Conference Schedule
LGA Pipeline Safety ConferenceJuly 29–August 1, 2019Astor Crowne Plaza | New Orleans, Louisiana RCP is once again a proud sponsor and exhibitor at this year’s conference, which has been referred to as the “Premier Pipeline Safety Conference.” APGA Annual ConferenceJuly 28-31, 2019Stowe Mountain Lodge | Stowe, Vermont A conference for public natural gas professionals and…