At our request, Tekk Innovations has developed an iPhone application containing the federal pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR 40, and 190-199). It has keyword search and the capability to e-mail excerpts of the regulations to others. The app can be found in the iTunes store by searching for “pipeline regulations” or by clicking here. The…
November 2009
ASME Conference
November 18, 2009 Attend the International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exhibition for the Safety Engineering, Risk Analysis and Reliability Methods (SERAD) presentations track, co-chaired by our president Bill Byrd, on November 18, 2009. At the conference, you will get unique insights into engineering’s cutting-edge research and development and how it will determine the evolution of…
Joint Workshop on New Spill Reporting Forms for the Hazardous Liquids Pipeline Industry
Both the industry’s Pipeline Performance Tracking System (PPTS) reporting forms and the PHMSA 7000-1 have undergone significant changes. There is new reporting in the areas of integrity and control room management in the 7000-1, as well as enhanced reporting for some failures, and expanded cause detail. This forum will provide a one-stop shop for explanations…
Florida Pipeline Safety Regulations – Misc. Proposed Revisions
The Florida Public Service Commission is proposing to make several minor changes and updates to their pipeline safety regulations. The proposed changes include adopting more recent federal pipeline safety regulations, incorporating a newer welding standard, and increasing the dollar amount for reporting accidents to the Commission. Various minor changes include adding clarifying language, deleting references…
New Jersey Pipeline Regulations – Misc. Revisions
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has made numerous changes to their natural gas pipeline safety regulations, as of October 19, 2009. These regulations can be found in Chapter 7 of Title 14 of the New Jersey State regulations. The revisions include changes to pipeline siting, construction supervision, directional drilling, pressure testing, burial, backfilling,…
PHMSA Advisory Committee Meeting – Advance notice
We have received notice that PHMSA plans to hold a joint session of the hazardous liquid and natural gas technical pipeline safety advisory committee members from noon December 9 until noon December 10. The advisory committee members will vote on the proposed rules “Updates to Pipeline and Liquefied Natural Gas Reporting (the One Rule)” and…
PHMSA Adds New Liquid IMP FAQ #12.13
12.13 Are Safety-Related Condition Reports required to be filed when an operator implements a pressure reduction for an immediate repair per §195.452(h)(4)(i)? The requirements for safety-related condition reports are distinct from those for integrity management. Where the provisions of §195.55 require a report, such report must be made independent of any requirements in the integrity…
PHMSA Updates FAQ’s for Alternative MAOP Regulations
PHMSA has posted several updates to the list of frequently asked questions concerning the Alternative MAOP regulations found under 49 CFR 192.620. The latest revisions are posted below. To download a complete list of these FAQ’s, go to the following website: http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/maop/docsf/faqs.pdf. 1. What is the alternative MAOP Rule? The alternate MAOP Rule was promulgated…
Compliance Management System
We’ve developed and successfully implemented an extremely powerful, affordable and simple-to-use web-based application that will streamline how you manage compliance activities and associated data. Some of the features of this application include: Web-based subscription with no “black-box” technology or license agreement hassles to work through GIS data interface is easily configured, allowing for reporting of…
ANPRM on PHMSA Enforcement of Damage Prevention Laws
[Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0192] PHMSA has published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to initiate a rulemaking procedure to establish criteria for determining adequate state enforcement of pipeline damage prevention laws. Under the Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Safety, and Enforcement (PIPES) Act of 2006, establishment of these criteria is a prerequisite should PHMSA find it necessary…