NOVEMBER 16-17, 2016 – CLEVELAND, OH The forum is a 2-day event held periodically to generate a National research agenda that fosters solutions for the various challenges associated with pipeline safety and with protecting the environment. The forum allows public, government and industry pipeline stakeholders to develop a consensus on the technical gaps and challenges…
October 2016
Pipeline Leak Detection – Program Management Webinar
SAVE THE DATE – NOVEMBER 3RD API, along with the support of the API RP 1175 Pipeline Leak Detection-Program Management, Implementation Team, is hosting a Webinar for pipeline operators on November 3rd from 10 – 11:30 AM (CST). For registration details and other information, send your name, company name and contact information to: PipelineLDP@API.org.
Pipeline Safety Trust Conference
OCTOBER 20-21 – NEW ORLEANS Join us in New Orleans at the Hotel Monteleone on October 20-21, 2016, for the annual conference hosted by the Pipeline Safety Trust. This conference provides a unique forum to gather pipeline operators, regulators, local governments and concerned citizens for two days to talk all things pipeline safety. A stroll…
Ohio Notification Changes for Intra-State Gas Pipelines
The State of Ohio has modified its regulations in Number 4901:1-16 – Gas Pipeline Safety, to change the reporting phone number to 1-844-OHCALL1 (1-844-642-2551), and to require telephonic reports within thirty minutes of discovery unless notification within that time is impracticable under the circumstances. They also updated the version of the federal pipeline safety regulations…
Underground Natural Gas Storage Services
RCP has extensive expertise in the underground storage operations and integrity for depleted reservoirs which we would like to put to work for your company. RCP has developed a comprehensive solution that allows underground natural gas storage operators to: Assess current operations against new RP 1171 Develop written standards and procedures for underground natural gas…
Arizona Damage Prevention Regulation Update
Arizona has updated section 40-360.24. Notice of Damage to Underground Facility, to require immediate notification to 911 for any damage that results in a release. The existing requirements regarding notifications and repairs concerning “any damage to or dislocation of any underground facility…” are unchanged.
PHMSA Publishes Pipeline Civil Penalty Structure Online
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT/PHMSA) announced it has made a pipeline civil penalty framework available on its website. A respondent in an enforcement case may request a proposed civil penalty calculation related to that case. PHMSA also announced that it will, as appropriate, issue higher penalties, which serve…
PHMSA Final Rule Expands Requirement for EFVs
[DOCKET NO. PHMSA-2011-0009; AMDT. NO 192-121] PHMSA issued a preview version of their Final Rule that will expand the requirements for excess flow valves (EFVs) on new and replaced gas distribution pipelines. The Final Rule entitled “Expanding the Use of Excess Flow Valves in Gas Distribution Systems to Applications Other than Single-Family Residences” is expected…
PHMSA Interim Final Rule on Enhanced Emergency Order Procedures
[DOCKET NO. PHMSA-2016-0091] This new enforcement tool will allow the Administrator to issue an emergency order either prohibiting an unsafe condition or practice or imposing an affirmative requirement when an unsafe condition, practice or other activity in the transportation of natural gas or hazardous liquids poses a threat to life or significant harm to property…
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…