March 2021

Mega-Rule #1: Gas Transmission Regulation Deep Dive Virtual Workshop

RCP has been heavily involved throughout this rulemaking process and is ready to assist operators as they get prepared. Whether it’s a deep dive into MAOP records reconfirmation, conducting Engineering Critical Assessments, assessing where your Moderate Consequence Areas exist, developing Material Verification plans, reviewing existing pipeline integrity programs, developing action plans to get into compliance,…

Gas Pipeline Regulatory Reform Final Rule, Delay of Effective Dates, Withdrawal of Enforcement Discretion

On March 5th, PHMSA published in the Federal Register a notice announcing a delay of the effective date of its Gas Pipeline Regulatory Reform final rule that was published in the Federal Register on January 11, 2021, (86 FR 2210) until March 21, 2021. RCP published a detailed summary of changes included in the Gas…

Proposed Pipeline Safety Rule Changes in Oklahoma

[CAUSE NO. RM 202100001; Number 165:20 – Gas & Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety] The Transportation Division (“Division”) of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (“Commission”) recommends that the Commission amend the Gas & Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety rules that are set forth in the Oklahoma Administrative Code (“OAC”) 165:20. The proposed changes to OAC 165:20 are as…