The PHMSA R&D Program is pleased to announce the up-coming Free R&D Technology Transfer Workshop: Matrix Phased-Array (MPA) Ultrasonic Testing for Pipeline Inspection. The purpose of this PHMSA funded workshop is to transfer MPA knowledge to the U.S. pipeline industry. During the recent NTSB hearing on the San Bruno, California incident this technology was one…
May 2011
AGA Ops Conference & Biennial Exhibit May 24 -27 at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN
The annual AGA Operations Conference is the natural gas industry’s premier gathering of natural gas utility and transmission company operations management from across North America and the world for the sharing of technical knowledge, ideas and practices to promote the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of natural gas to the end-user. RCP invites you to…
PHMSA Publishes Updated Inspection Protocols
PHMSA has posted the latest inspection protocols on their website for the following: Form 1 Standard Inspection Report of a Gas Transmission Pipeline Form 2 Standard Inspection Report of a Gas Distribution Operator Form 3 Standard Inspection of a Liquid Pipeline Carrier These forms along with other inspection reports that were updated in March can…
PHMSA Reporting Webinars for Gas Pipelines
PHMSA has scheduled a series of webinars to train users on the functionality of the new online reporting form for gas pipeline operators. Users can register for these sessions at: http://opsweb.phmsa.dot.gov/webinars. INTRAstate operators only 6/21/2011 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT Gas Transmission Annual Report Training – This webinar will show operators with only INTRAstate…
Public Webinars on Implementation of Distribution Integrity Management Programs
[Docket ID PHMSA-2011-0084] PHMSA will conduct two webinars to discuss recent findings and general observations from the pilot DIMP inspections; expectations for operators in implementing their plan; DIMP inspection forms; and a question and answer session. The Preliminary Agenda for each Webinar is listed below. The webinars will be held on: May 10, 2011, 10:30…
Pipelines and Informed Planning Alliance (PIPA) Report
On December 16, 2010, the U. S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) released the Pipelines and Informed Planning Alliance (PIPA) Report, “Partnering to Further Enhance Pipeline Safety In Communities Through Risk-Informed Land Use Planning.”” The PIPA Report was developed by a structured group of representatives from local governments, public stakeholders,…
DOT Pipeline Safety Awareness Website
On the same day as the Pipeline Safety Forum in DC (April 18), PHMSA launched a new Pipeline Safety Awareness website that will provide the public, community planners and developers an easy to understand, accessible place for information and guidance on locating area pipelines. The new website is part of the Department’s pipeline safety action…
DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – May 10-12, 2011
Join us May 10 – 12 in Houston at our new office and dedicated training facility for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance and OPA Planning for DOT Pipelines. This workshop has been attended by hundreds of pipeline personnel, with excellent feedback. The workshop provides an overview of the DOT pipeline…
RCP Continues to Add More Firepower to its Staff
John Godfrey recently joined RCP as an Executive Consultant. With 24+ years of pipeline industry experience as a Vice President of Quality Assurance for a leading pipe manufacturer, and Manager of Asset Integrity, Operations Manager, and Manager of Pipeline Engineering for major pipeline companies, John brings a wealth of knowledge and regulatory expertise to RCP’s…