Nov 15-17, 2021 Join us virtually, November 15-17, 2021 for an informative and interactive online workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance topics. This Workshop will give a brief overview of the new rules, in addition to our standard overview of the DOT pipeline regulations in 49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195, 196, and 199. It also…
October 2019
What can TaskOp™ do for you? Webinar
february 17, 2020 New Regulations have you Stressed Out…Don’t Panic…TaskOp™ has your back This webinar will demonstrate how TaskOp™ can be used to track all of the complex activities associated with the new gas transmission and hazardous liquid regulations. Manage inventory of all segments with non-TVC records through the lifespan of MAOP reconfirmation and material…
Final Rule: Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines, MAOP Reconfirmation, Expansion of Assessment Requirements and Other Related Amendments
[Docket No. PHMSA–2011–0023; Amdt. Nos. 191–26; 192–125] RIN 2137–AE72 The long-awaited first of three gas transmission and gathering pipeline rulemakings was published in the Federal Register on October 1, 2019. This rulemaking addresses several congressional mandates dating back to the 2011 reauthorization legislation, and addresses several NTSB recommendations following the PG&E San Bruno accident. The…
Pipeline Safety: Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
[Docket No. PHMSA–2010–0229; Amdt. No. 195–102] RIN 2137–AE66 The new hazardous liquids rule was published in the Federal Register on October 1, 2019. It was originally published in the Federal Register in February 2017 but was quickly pulled back following issuance of two Executive Orders on regulatory reform. This rulemaking addresses several congressional mandates, and…
Pipeline Safety Emergency Order Procedures
[Docket No. PHMSA-2016-0091; Amdt. No. 190-21] RIN 2137-AF26 The “Enhanced Emergency Order Procedures” final rule adopts, with modifications, the provisions of a 2016 interim final rule that established temporary emergency order procedures in accordance with a provision of the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2016 (PIPES Act). An emergency order…
Texas Railroad Commission 16 TAC 8 Regulatory Updates
On October 1st the Railroad Commission of Texas (TRRC) approved for publication a variety of regulatory changes to 16 TAC 8. The primary changes are to bring TRRC regulations in alignment with PHMSA requirements. A couple of reporting changes include: operators no longer have to submit to the TRRC certain PMHSA reports, but instead retain…
Understanding MAOP Reconfirmation Requirements Webinar
November 21, 2019 RCP will walk through the requirements of the new MAOP reconfirmation regulations, what it means for companies with good MAOP records, and what it means for companies without material records. RCP’s subject matter expert will also discuss the benefits of using MaxOp®. Click here to register for our Understanding MAOP Reconfirmation Requirements…
Mega Rule and Spike Testing
November 12, 2019 Sheri Baucom will host a webinar on November 12th, to detail how TestOp® can assist with spike tests. Spike testing is now codified in the new regulations for gas pipelines, as part of Phase 1 of the “Mega Rule.” This presentation will outline the spike test requirements, as well as how to…