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…
July 2025
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!
Featured Service
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…
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 May 19-21, 2026 Advanced DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop (49 CFR 192 & 195) $2,150 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 &…
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…
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 June 2025, PHMSA issued 1 NOA, 3 NOPVs, and 2 WLs accompanied by $188,600 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…
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…
PHMSA Form Updates
PHMSA has released updates to several key forms. The most recent changes went into effect on July 7, 2025, and include the following: Earlier updates were also made on April 29, 2025, affecting both registration and reporting forms: Operators should ensure they are using the latest versions when submitting documentation to PHMSA.
PHMSA Rescinds ADB-2021-01
On June 13, 2025, PHMSA rescinded ADB-2021-01—and any PHMSA policy statements, letters of interpretation, guidance documents, congressional testimony, and public statements that rely on or assert the reading of the section 114 mandate expressed in ADB-2021-01. Owners and operators of pipeline facilities should adhere to the text of section 114 of the 2020 PIPES Act…
ANPRM: Pipeline Safety: Repair Criteria for Hazardous Liquid and Gas Transmission Pipelines
[Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0019] PHMSA published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on May 21, 2025, to gather stakeholder feedback on potential amendments to Parts 192 and 195 including repair timelines, remediation criteria, integrity management rules, and re-assessment intervals to ensure regulations maintain pace with modern technology and best practices without imposing unnecessary burdens. Additionally, PHMSA is…
Upcoming Training: DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop (Gas Pipelines Only)
This August, RCP and the Pipeline Safety Institute are offering a special edition of the DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop focused entirely on natural gas pipelines. Unlike our standard DOT workshop, which covers both gas and liquid pipelines, this session is designed specifically for those working exclusively with gas pipeline systems. Whether you’re new to compliance…
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. PHMSA has not posted any new enforcement actions after May 2025. We will continue to monitor the system to provide you the most up to date information. Please…
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: Does any portion of a 192.635 “Notification of Potential Rupture” require OQ training as a covered task? A: Yes, 192.635 “Notification…
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…