RCP will be exhibiting or attending several gas conferences this summer. We would love the opportunity to discuss the regulatory compliance services we have to offer — including solutions to your MAOP and Control Room Management issues. When it comes to pipeline regulatory compliance, we are the experts. We hope to see you there! Texas…
June 2011
PHMSA Hazardous Liquid Annual Report Webinar
June 9, 2011 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT PHMSA has scheduled a webinar to demonstrate its online reporting system for the new hazardous liquids pipeline operator annual report (Form PHMSA F 7000-1.1): June 9, 1:30 – 3:00 PM EDT. You can register at http://opsweb.phmsa.dot.gov/webinars. PHMSA welcomes your questions in advance of the event to…
Public Meetings on Managing Challenges with Pipeline Seam Welds and Improving Pipeline Risk Assessments and Recordkeeping
[Docket ID PHMSA-2011-0125] Recent pipeline incidents involving seam weld anomalies and gaps in data and recordkeeping are driving a stronger focus on better managing these challenges. PHMSA is holding important public meetings to discuss its review of inspection reporting and incident findings in these areas. In addition, these public meetings are part of PHMSA’s efforts…
State of the National Pipeline Infrastructure Report
[Docket No. PHMSA–2011–0127] The Department of Transportation/Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a Preliminary report on the “State of the National Pipeline Infrastructure.” This preliminary report serves as an introduction to what is known about our nation’s pipeline infrastructure, what we need to know better, and what PHMSA is already doing and planning to…
Advisory Committee Meetings & New Subcommittee Meetings
[Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0127] PHMSA has announced meetings of the Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee (TPSSC) and the Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards Committee (THLPSSC) and the creation of a subcommittee to assist PHMSA in the preparation of a pipeline safety report to the nation. PHMSA will host a series of meetings with a newly…
DIMP Inspection Forms Updated
PHMSA has issued newly released inspection forms for the Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) from the DIMP Implementation team: DIMP Inspection Form for 192.1015: For Master Meter and Small LPG Operators of Gas Distribution Systems – Version 4/11/2011 DIMP Inspection Form for 192.1005 – 192.1011: For Operators of Gas Distribution Systems – Version 5/2/2011 Contact…
PHMSA Advisory Bulletin (ADB-11-03) Deadline for 2010 Mapping Reports
[Docket No. PHMSA–2011–0121] The Department of Transportation/Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently published advisory bulletin (ADB-11-03) advising owners and operators of gas transmission and gathering systems and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities that they have until August 15 to submit their Calendar Year 2010 Annual Reports. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)…
Jurisdictional Determination
Is there uncertainty as to whether a pipeline meets the applicability of 49 CFR 195 or 192? RCP can answer your questions regarding the jurisdictional status related to pipelines that may be regulated by the Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT/PHMSA). Click here to request more information on how RCP can…
Low Stress Liquid Pipeline Jurisdiction Final Rule
[Docket PHMSA-2008-0186; Amdt. 195-96] On May 5, 2011, PHMSA finalized their Phase II rulemaking for low stress liquid pipelines, as required by the PIPES Act. This rulemaking creates 3 (actually 4) categories of low stress pipelines. Low stress pipelines that are in non-rural areas or which cross navigable waters have long been regulated by PHMSA.…