API has published the first edition of Recommended Practice 1113, “Developing a Pipeline Supervisory Control Center.” Previously issued as an informational publication, the document was reclassified as a “Recommended Practice” during this recent revision due to the importance of the information contained therein. The focus of the document is on the design aspects that may…
November 2007
Direct Assessment Services
RCP can provide written direct assessment procedures to comply with DOT 195 and 192 Regulatory requirements for stress corrosion cracking, internal corrosion and external corrosion threats. The procedures are custom written to meet the individual client needs, threats and operating philosophy in accordance to NACE RP 502, ASME B31.8S and other NACE recommended practices. The…
Texas Pipeline Safety Regulations – Proposed Revisions
The Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC) has proposed several revisions to 16 TAC Chapter 8 – Pipeline Safety Regulations to address new risk management\ initiatives for the Commission’s pipeline safety evaluation program and to remove outdated or duplicative rule requirements. The amendments include new language to address onshore pipelines and gathering and production facilities. In Subchapter…
Need to Update your SPCC Plan?
RCP has created and/or updated over 200 Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plans. We have the expertise to update your SPCC Plan. Please email Jessica Roger for more information.
Oil Pollution Prevention; Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Rule Requirements–Amendments [Federal Register: October 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 198)
On October 1, 2007, EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson signed a proposed rule to amend the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule at 40 CFR part 112 in order to provide clarity, and tailor and streamline the requirements. Proposed changes relevant to the oil and gas industry include: clarity on the general secondary containment…
DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – January 29 & 30, 2008
RCP will be hosting our very popular 2-day workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance on January 29 & 30, 2008, in Houston, TX. Join us for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance. Day 1 (January 29): Gas Pipeline Regulations (49CFR192): Covering all the topics below but special emphasis will be placed on…
DOT Gas Pipeline Compliance Workshop – December 6, 2007
RCP will be hosting our very popular one-day workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance for Gas Pipelines on December 6 in Park City, Utah. Join us for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance. This workshop has been attended by hundreds of pipeline personnel, with excellent feedback. The workshop provides an overview of…