2015 Edition The Pipeline Association for Public Awareness (PAPA) issued its 2015 edition of “Pipeline Emergency Response Guidelines.” The Guidelines provide tips and techniques needed to help protect life, property and the environment. The ERG can be downloaded from the PAPA website.
October 2015
TRRC Updates Website Domain, Email Addresses and more!
Effective September 1, 2015, the Railroad Commission of Texas (TRRC) has updated its website domain to http://www.rrc.texas.gov. In addition to the website domain change, the TRRC email addresses have been updated. Emails directed to TRRC staff members should be sent to: firstname.lastname@rrc.texas.gov. The new domain is consistent with the State of Texas government domain standard…
TRRC Notice to Operators: Hazardous Liquid Accident Reporting Requirements
On September 21, 2015, the Railroad Commission of Texas (TRRC) issued a news release regarding hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines accident reporting requirements. In accordance with 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §8.301, Required Records and Reports, an operator is required to notify the Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) by telephone of any intrastate pipeline…
Maine Gas Pipeline Regulation Updates
On October 7, 2015 the Public Utilities Commission in Maine updated their safety regulations for natural gas and liquefied natural gas facility operators. Along with minor clarifications, the rule may require Operators of gas pipelines to update both their Public Awareness Program and their OQ Written Program. In addition, requirements were added or changed for…
Introducing TestOp®
The software that RCP utilizes on-site to validate our customer’s pressure tests is now available to license. The license allows operators to create, plan, simulate, execute and generate comprehensive reports of pressure tests using a web-based platform with optional offline data upload capabilities. Some key features of TestOp® include: Useful for any pressure test conducted…
PHMSA Final Rule on Misc. Changes to Pipeline Safety Regulations
[Docket No. PHMSA-2010-0026; Amdt. Nos. 191-23; 192-120;195-100] This final rule responds to petitions for reconsideration of the final rule that PHMSA published on March 11, 2015, amending the pipeline safety regulations to make miscellaneous changes that updated and clarified certain regulatory requirements. PHMSA is delaying the effective date of the amendment to 49 CFR 192.305…
PHMSA NPRM: Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
[Docket No. PHMSA-2010-0229] PHMSA has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Regulations in 49 CFR Part 195. This NPRM proposes to: extend annual safety and incident reporting requirements to gravity lines and all hazardous liquid gathering lines; require inspections of pipelines 72 hours after in areas affected by…
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…
PHMSA Incident and Annual Data Analysis
RCP can provide detailed and timely analysis of PHMSA historical incident and annual data for clients needing to compare their performance against the industry averages, respond to press inquiries, or analyze trends. Contact Jessica Foley for more information.
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.