RCP has designed a Pipeline Database Query tool, PDQ™, which researches gas transmission, gas distribution, or hazardous liquid pipelines based on PHMSA accident or infrastructure data. Have you ever wondered: How does your company stack up against your peers in accident rates? How do you weigh the risk based on the materials and age of…
May 2016
PHMSA Public Awareness Workshop
HOUSTON, TX We’ve heard through the grapevine that PHMSA is planning to conduct a workshop on Public Awareness programs in Houston on Wednesday, May 25th, in the Galleria area. Be on the lookout for additional information, and start working on your shopping list if you are interested. Registration details will probably be posted on the PHMSA…
Public Workshop on Liquefied Natural Gas Regulations
[DOCKET NO. PHMSA-2016-0005] PHMSA is co-sponsoring a two-day Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Workshop with the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives on May 18-19, 2016 at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. This workshop will bring federal and state regulators, emergency responders, NFPA 59A technical committee members,…
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…
RCP Adds 2 World-Class Experts to its Roster of Employees
RCP is proud to announce that 2 world-class experts have recently decided to join the RCP team. Dwight Johnston: Executive-Level Management Systems ExpertDwight is on the Board of the Center for Offshore Safety (COS), which assists offshore operators in the development and execution of Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS), and Chairperson of new Ocean…
Utah Gas Pipeline Regulations – Misc. Revisions
The state of Utah has revised its gas pipeline safety regulations in Title R746 – Public Service Commission: Administration; Rule 409 – Pipeline Safety and in Title 54 – Public Utilities; Chapter 13 – Natural Gas Pipeline Safety. It changes a previous requirement for operators to file their O&M manuals with the commission, and instead…
Updated PREP Guidelines Available for Comment
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announced that the updated draft PREP Guidelines are available for public comment. In simple terms, the PREP guidelines lay out exercise and training requirements for companies that have oil spill response plans required by OPA-90 (including those required by PHMSA in 49 CFR 194). Below is a summary of the…
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…