DATE COURSE FEE Aug. 4-6, 2026 DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop (49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195 & 199) $2,150 Sep. 22-24, 2026 Pipeline Safety Audit Training (Comprehensive training with technical and soft skills) $2,150 Nov. 17-19, 2026 DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop (49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195 & 199) $2,150 FREE LIVE WEBINAR ALERT!Unpacking the…
July 2024
Valve Rule Correction
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced a significant update under Docket No. PHMSA-2013-0255, identified as Amendment No. 192-136. This amendment follows a Petition for Reconsideration filed by the American Petroleum Institute and GPA Midstream Association on August 23, 2023, and aims to clarify the applicability of certain regulations to gas gathering…
API Pipeline Information eXchange (PIX) Workshop
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is sponsoring the annual Pipeline Information eXchange (PIX) on November 6, 2024, at the JW Marriott Houston Downtown. The event runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, followed by a reception, and is exclusive to pipeline operators. PIX offers a platform for sharing information and lessons on pipeline safety, incidents,…
PHMSA Risk Ranking Index Modeling (RRIM) Webinar
On Wednesday, July 24 from 1pm to 2pm Eastern, PHMSA will be holding an informational webinar to provide an overview of their Risk Ranking Index Model (RRIM), the primary tool utilized by PHMSA on an annual basis to establish inspection schedules for pipeline systems throughout the country. The webinar is being held due to interest…
Did you know?
About the affordability of natural gas… At one-third of the cost of electricity, the cost savings of natural gas means real money that can be used for home repairs and upgrades, unplanned emergencies, and financial security. The decision to use natural gas in your home brings a variety of financial benefits and many see the difference…
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: What burial depths are pipelines required to maintain after installation? A: Pipeline installation burial depths are not a maintenance requirement. After…
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 May 2024, PHMSA issued 6 NOAs, 8 NOPVs, 1 PSO, and 5 WLs accompanied by $413,800 in proposed fines. Significant proposed fines were attributed to the following…