All NSR (New Source Review) application and registration forms and instructions are undergoing major updates due to policy and legislative changes. Specifically, Form PI-1G – Grandfathered Facility Permit Application and Instructions has been updated. Applicants should use the most recent instructions and submit the most recent forms available. The new and updated forms can be…
June 2004
RCP Services Spotlight – SPCC & Response Planning Capabilities
RCP has developed or revised OPA-90 plans and SPCC plans for both large and small facilities throughout the US in order to meet the August 17, 2004 deadline. Our previous experience with contingency plans enables us to be very efficient in the development of these plans. We are very familiar with the necessary cross-references, indices,…
OPS Issues Direct final Rule Regarding Pressure Limiting and Regulating Stations
In the Federal Register of September 15, 2003, RSPA published a final rule concerning the operation and capacity of existing pressure limiting and regulating stations on gas pipelines. The rule inadvertently established a pressure limit that could require a reduction in the operating pressure of some pipelines and be impracticable for others to meet. This…
Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC) Issues Proposed Changes to Pipeline Safety Regulations
In May the TRRC published in the Texas Register proposed changes to Title 16, Chapter 8. The Commission has proposed to move pipeline safety rules from Title 16, Chapter 7 of the Texas Administration Code into newly created sections in Chapter 8. In addition to moving the current rules, the TRRC also proposes to create…
ASME B31Q Update – III – July 2, 2004
The Southern Gas Association and others will host an audio teleconference on July 2, 2004; 9:30–10:30 am Central Standard Time (10:30-11:30 am ET), to discuss the progress of the ASME B31Q Standard Committee. The draft document is nearly complete and more specifics can now be discussed. The SGA contact is Mike Grubb (mgrubb@southerngas.org; 972-620-4022). For…
Louisiana Hazardous Pipeline Rule Updates
The Louisiana Office of Pipeline Safety has recently updated their Hazardous Liquid rules. These changes include an additional requirement for sending a faxed notification of proposed pipeline construction at least seven days prior to commencement of the construction. Also included are numerous miscellaneous changes to the pipeline integrity requirements. For more information contact Laura Wager…
Minerals Management Service (MMS) Issues Correction to Final Rule Titled “Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-Revision of Requirements Governing Outer Continental Shelf Rights-of-Use and Easement and Pipeline Rights-of-Way”
This document makes a correction to the final rule titled “Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-Revision of Requirements Governing Outer Continental Shelf Rights-of-Use and Easement and Pipeline Rights-of-Way” that was published December 12, 2003 ( 68 FR 69308 ). Incorrect cross-references are changed and the term “will” is employed in…
New Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Drug Testing Procedures
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is issuing a notice to call to the attention of employers, employees, testing service agents, and other interested persons in its transportation industry drug testing program a notice proposing important new Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) drug testing procedures. Because of the close relationship between HHS and DOT…
Latest Information from EPA Regarding SPCC Issues
EPA issued a Notice on May 25th regarding SPCC interpretations and associated negotiations as a follow-up to their March 31, 2004 SPCC Stakeholder meeting in Washington DC. Although this information is basically repeating what RCP and EPA has already told you, it does provide more detail. The notice provides some clarifications developed by the Agency…