Mark your calendars for the 2008 Pipeline Conference and Cybernetics Symposium at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando, Florida on April 8 – 10, 2008. Conference registration can be made here, and hotel reservations can be made at The Florida Hotel Orlando. We hope to see you all there!
March 2008
TRRC Pipeline Eminent Domain and Condemnation
Several questions and answers were posted on the Texas Railroad Commission website to provide general information about pipeline companies in Texas and their powers of eminent domain. To view a complete list of questions and answers, go to: http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/eminentdomain.html. Q: Does the RRC have to approve the route of a proposed pipeline?A: Generally, no. The…
Damage Prevention Plans
RCP can develop or update your Damage Prevention plan. For more information about how RCP can assist you with your Damage Prevention Plan, click here.
TRRC Study on Compression Type Couplings
The Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC), Safety Division, initiated a study into the use of compression couplings in natural gas distribution systems as a result of three incidents involving mechanical type compression couplings. In addition to the recent incidents in Texas, there is history within other states of significant incidents related to coupling failures. While the…
Has the new Gas Gathering definition affected your pipelines?
RCP can conduct a detailed analysis of your gas pipelines to determine end points of production and gathering based upon the recently finalized definition of gas gathering pipelines. The analysis will also determine whether your gathering pipelines are regulated and whether they are classified as Type A or B regulated gas gathering. For more information,…
Excavation Damage Prevention Resolution Passed by NARUC
A resolution addressing excavation damage prevention was adopted by state utility regulators according to the American Gas Association (AGA). The resolution was adopted by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC). The resolution calls for the incorporation of nine elements into state pipeline safety regulations and/or laws. Thru the Excavation Damage Prevention Initiative, stakeholders…
OCS Pipeline Proposed Rule – Reopening Public Comment Period
Docket ID MMS-2007-OMM-0059; RIN 1010-AD11 The Minerals Management Service (MMS) in the Department of Interior is reopening the comment period for proposed rule AD-11, pipelines and pipeline rights-of-way published on October 3, 2007 (72 FR 56442). That proposed rule requested comments on the revisions to Outer Continental Shelf pipeline and pipeline rights-of-way regulations. Industry has…
O & M Manual Up-To-Date?
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PHMSA Advisory Bulletin – Identifying Issues with Mechanical Couplings that Could Lead to Failure
The Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT / PHMSA) issued an update to information provided in Advisory Bulletin ADB–86–02 advising owners and operators of gas pipelines to consider the potential failure modes for mechanical couplings used for joining and pressure sealing two pipes together. Failures can occur when there is inadequate…
PHMSA Appointments
Alan Mayberry has been named the new Director of the Office of Engineering and Emergency Support. Alan has over 26 years of experience in the industry and has worked as a member of senior staff of OPS for two years. Steve Fischer is replacing Jeff Weiss as the Director of Program Development. Steve has been…
RCP & ESRI Business Partner Program
RCP is pleased to announce our partnership with ESRI in providing consulting services to GIS users. ESRI designs and develops the world’s leading geographic information system (GIS) technology. RCP’s staff includes GIS and mapping experts that conduct high consequence area (HCA) identification, risk assessment, class location analysis, underwater inspections, NPMS/RRC submittals, spill modeling, as well…
DOT Pipeline Compliance News March 2008 Edition
DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – May 28 & 29, 2008 RCP will be hosting our very popular 2-day workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance on May 28 & 29, 2008, in Houston, TX. Join us for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance. Day 1 (May 28): Gas Pipeline Regulations (49CFR192): Covering all…