DATE COURSE FEE August 4-6, 2026 DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop (49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195 & 199) $2,150 On-Demand DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop (49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195 & 199) $2,150 On-Demand Fundamentals of Pipeline Pressure Testing (Gas & Liquid Pipelines) $1,200 WEBINAR RECORDINGPipeline Safety: Unpacking the Class Location Change Requirements Thank you…
March 2024
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Natural gas is critical to maintaining electric reliability in the U.S. As the largest source of electricity in the United States, natural gas accounted for nearly 40% of the kilowatt hours of electricity produced in the U.S. in 2022. Some power plants use natural gas to power steam boilers, combustion turbines, or both, which then…
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Do you have questions? RCP’s SMEs have the answers. Information will be posted here for questions we often get from clients or discussions we have with regulators regarding interpretations and pending regulatory deadlines. Q: To clarify, has there been a final approved and implemented requirement for Management of Change processes for DISTRIBUTION companies? A: No,…
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The American pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors could not continue to operate as they do without natural gas and other petrochemicals. The loss of these vital feedstocks and energy sources would cripple the production of vital supplies, make sanitary care vastly harder, and raise the cost of pharmaceuticals for customers. Learn more about the critical role…
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Do you have questions? RCP’s SMEs have the answers. Information will be posted here for questions we often get from clients or discussions we have with regulators regarding interpretations and pending regulatory deadlines. Q: Do I have to do ILI on newly constructed pipe? A: Yes, hydro is the baseline – don’t have to ILI…
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Smart energy policies should include ways to reduce energy consumption by utilizing current energy infrastructure efficiently and planning for our energy future in a way that protects consumer choice. This strategy would balance energy needs and ultimately ensure energy infrastructure is secure and economically viable for future generations. Learn more by clicking here.
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Do you have questions? RCP’s SMEs have the answers. Information will be posted here for questions we often get from clients or discussions we have with regulators regarding interpretations and pending regulatory deadlines. Q: If a liquid pipeline operator installs the wrong style of gasket in a flange during a maintenance repair, and then the…
EPA Grants Louisiana Class VI Primacy Over Carbon Storage Wells
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy’s announcement on December 29th, regarding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granting Class VI primacy to the state for regulating carbon storage wells, marks a significant milestone in Louisiana’s carbon capture efforts. For further details on this development, you can find more information here.
National Academy of Sciences Valve Report
As part of the Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2020, PHMSA was directed under Section 119 to have the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (The National Academies) to conduct a study of potential methodologies or standards for the installation of automatic or remote-controlled shut-off valves on existing…
2024 D&A Random Rate, MIS Reporting Data
Docket No. PHMSA-2023-0116 On December 8th, 2023, PHMSA published in the Federal Register a notice announcing that it has determined the minimum random drug testing rate for covered employees will remain at 25 percent during calendar year 2024. Of special note, for calendar year 2023 reporting, DOT is introducing MFA login procedures for submitting D&A…
GPAC Meeting Notice March 2024
The next Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) meeting will discuss the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) and Class Location Notice of Proposed Rule Makings (NPRM). The meeting is set to take place March 25-29, 2024. The plan is to start each day at 8:30 AM and continue through Friday until both rules are completed. However,…