RCP’s approach to audits and assessments is typically either consultative or enforcement oriented depending upon the client’s needs. The consultative approach is typically viewed by clients as a cooperative effort that assesses regulatory compliance status in concert with operational and maintenance issues. This method provides feedback on existing management practices versus industry standards. The consultative…
October 2006
Proposal to Reissue and Modify Nationwide Permits
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) issued a notice in the Federal Register to reissue and modify the nationwide permits (NWPs). The Corps is soliciting comments for the reissuance of the existing NWPs, general conditions, and definitions, with some modifications. The Corps is also proposing to issue six new NWPs and one new general…
Proposed Rule: Public Awareness Regulations for Small Gas Distribution Operators
As described below, PHMSA proposes to relax regulatory requirements governing public awareness programs conducted by operators of master meter systems and certain operators of petroleum gas systems. These operators typically manage property and incidentally provide gas service to customers located on the property. The proposed change provides a less burdensome means for these operators to…
Integrity Management Services
RCP can assist pipeline operators with ongoing compliance management and engineering associated with your IMP. This includes direct assessment strategies, tool and vendor selection, ILI/ECDA report analysis, corrosion control programs, repair strategies, and IMP/risk model updates. For more information on how RCP can support your ongoing IMP needs, click here.
Gas IMP FAQ’s Posted
Several gas pipeline integrity management FAQ’s have been posted on the OPS website recently. Click on the link to view the answers provided: FAQ-174. The centerline of a pipeline may not be accurately determined via GIS or other method. The locations of structures (e.g., from aerial photography) may also involve inaccuracies. What provisions must be…
“Restoring Trust in Pipeline Safety” conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
On November 2 – 3, 2006, the Pipeline Safety Trust is sponsoring the “Restoring Trust in Pipeline Safety” conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. This conference, headquartered at the Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter, is designed for all stakeholders and features a wide agenda, including the following topics: Pipelines And Risk Based Management Update On…
Oklahoma Seminar on the new Gas Gathering rules
The State of Oklahoma is hosting a gas gathering definition workshop on October 19, 2006 at the Moore Norman Technology center in Oklahoma City. This workshop is being sponsored by the following agencies and is free to the public: Arkansas Public Service Commission New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Oklahoma Corporation Commission Railroad Commission of Texas…
Has the new Gas Gathering definition affected your pipelines?
RCP can conduct a detailed analysis of your gas pipelines to determine end points of production and gathering based upon the recently finalized definition of gas gathering pipelines. The analysis will also determine whether your gathering pipelines are regulated and whether they are classified as Type A or B regulated gas gathering. For more information,…
Gas Processors Association Sponsors Gas Gathering Seminar
The GPA is sponsoring two seminars on the new onshore gas gathering pipeline definition. Questions expected to be answered during the seminars include: How will the new rule affect your company? What are expectations of The Railroad Commission of Texas and Colorado Public Utilities Commission? What are PHMSA’s thoughts on compliance issues? Agenda Opening and…