RCP can provide detailed and timely analysis of PHMSA historical incident and annual data for clients needing to compare their performance against the industry averages, respond to press inquiries, or analyze trends. Contact Jessica Foley for more information.
March 2016
2016 Pipeline Conference Schedule
Have you registered and confirmed your reservations for these upcoming conferences? RCP will be attending. We hope to see you there! API Pipeline ConferenceApril 5 – 7, 2016Omni La Costa / Carlsbad, CA API’s Pipeline Conference is the premier event of its kind in the U.S. Held every year in April the conference provides attendees…
API Safety Management System (SMS) Tools
If you have not already done so, check out the Pipeline SMS website for documents and tools to assist with your organizations’ SMS. Here’s a sampling of what you can find: Booklets describing the benefits and implementation of a Pipeline SMS to the basic question, “What is a Pipeline SMS?” Pipeline SMS Workshop Materials Pipeline SMS Tools…
API RP1173 Assessment Services
API recently published a new Recommended Practice (RP) concerning safety management systems for pipelines. API RP 1173 provides pipeline operators with a comprehensive way to make safe operations and continuous safety improvement a constant focus of their operations. The first step for most pipeline operators will be to assess their current safety management system maturity…
API RP 1174 Assessment
API recently published Recommended Practice (RP) 1174 for Onshore Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Emergency Preparedness and Response (1st Edition, December 2015). API RP 1174 provides operators with an enhanced framework to enable continual improvement of pipeline emergency planning and response processes. RCP can assist operators with preparing for a safe, timely, and effective response to a…
DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – Gas & Liquid
APRIL 12-14, 2016 Join us April 12-14, 2016 in Houston at our corporate office and dedicated training facility for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance topics. The workshop provides an overview of the DOT pipeline regulations in 49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195, and 199. It also describes pipeline operations and engineering concepts.…
TRRC New Versions of Form T-4 Adopted and Online
[REVISED 2/22/2016] On February 3, 2016, the Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC) adopted new versions of the Form T-4, Application for Permit to Operate a Pipeline in Texas (Liquid Pipelines) and Application for Permit to Operate a Pipeline in Texas (Natural Gas Pipelines). The new versions of the Form T-4 now include the Texas Pipeline Questionnaire…
Pipeline Safety Program Reauthorization and Gas Pipeline NPRM
[REVISED 2/22/2016] Both the House and the Senate are moving forward with bills to reauthorize the federal Pipeline Safety Act. The House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing on February 25th on reauthorization of the Department of Transportation’s pipeline safety program. There was testimony from the federal safety agency, industry stakeholders,…
PHMSA FAQ-41 TIMP Reassessment Intervals
[REVISED 2/22/2016] The Department of Transportation/Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently revised FAQ-41 to reflect the language in the Pipeline Safety Act of 2011. FAQ-41. Does the requirement that gas pipeline operator establish assessment intervals not to exceed a specified number of years mean calendar years (i.e., pipe assessed in 2004 must be re-assessed…
PHMSA Advisory ADB-2016-03 Snow & Ice on Gas Distribution Systems
[DOCKET NO. PHMSA-2016-0013] The Department of Transportation/Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued an Advisory Bulletin (ADB-2016-03) to advise owners and operators of petroleum gas and natural gas facilities of the need to take the appropriate steps to prevent damage to pipeline facilities from accumulated snow or ice. Past events on natural gas distribution system…
Save the Dates!
RCP Workshop Schedule for 2017 DOT Gas & Liquid Pipeline Workshop: March 21-23 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) Fundamentals of Pipeline Operations Workshop: May 24-25 (Wednesday & Thursday) Pressure Test Workshop: June 20-21 (Tuesday & Wednesday) Visit our training website for updates, registration, and hotel information.
Pressure Testing Webinar – Advantages of Using TestOp®
RCP will be hosting webinar presentations to discuss pipeline pressure testing practices and demonstrate the advantages of utilizing new technology for planning, designing, and capturing real-time data to validate and document whether it was a successful test. The same technology that RCP has used for the past six years to validate our customer’s pressure tests…