DOT/OPS has adopted API 1104 nineteenth edition as matter incorporated by reference in 49 CFR 195 and 49 CFR 192. This edition replaces the eighteenth edition which has been previously incorporated by reference. The nineteenth edition contains numerous changes from the eighteenth edition. This new edition has been reorganized by a significant breakout of Section…
September 2004
MOU on Pipeline Repair Permitting Streamlining
A copy of the “Memorandum of understanding on coordination of environmental reviews for pipeline repair projects” is now available on the web at: http://www.etf.energy.gov/pdfs/PipelineMOU.pdf. This document explains in general terms how various federal agencies have agreed to work together to expedite permits and authorizations as necessary for pipeline repairs. It envisions the use of the…
OSHA Whistleblower Webpage
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created The Whistleblower Program webpage at: http://www.osha.gov/dep/oia/whistleblower/index.html. The new page consolidates a variety of whistleblower information, such as links to the implementing regulations, the Office of Administrative Law Judges, and the Administrative Review Board. This site provides a single source for obtaining detailed information on the 14…
RCP President to speak at the GITA conference
The Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) is a nonprofit educational association serving the global geospatial community. The 13th Annual GIS for Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition will be held at the J. W. Marriott Hotel in Houston on September 20-22, 2004. Our president, Bill Byrd, will be speaking on the 20th at the…
EPA SPCC Plan Extension
The EPA has granted an 18 month extension to the new SPCC plan requirements. The actual text of the rule extension / modification is given below. § 112.3 Requirement to prepare and implement a Spill, Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan. If your onshore or offshore facility was in operation on or before August 16, 2002,…
Pipeline Safety: Periodic Underwater Inspections
Approximately 125 companies operate underwater pipelines in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its inlets. RSPA / OPS has published a final rule that will require each of these companies to prepare and follow a procedure to identify pipelines in waters less than 15 feet deep that are at risk of being…
Marketing Snoops on your pipeline?
OPS recently issued the following advisory bulletin concerning unauthorized excavations and installation of monitoring equipment on pipelines: Advisory Bulletin (ADB-04-03) To: Owners and operators of gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines. Subject: Potential for unauthorized excavations and the installation of acoustic monitoring devices or other data acquisition devices on pipeline facilities. Purpose: To ensure that…
DOT Pipeline Compliance / Integrity Assessment Workshop September 28 – 30, 2004 – Houston Early Registration-on or before September 6, 2004.
RCP will conduct a 3-day workshop on DOT Pipeline Regulations on September 28 – 30 in Houston. Day 1 of this workshop will present an overview of all the current DOT regulations for pipeline operators. Day 2 will review recent integrity management initiatives and national standards (ASME, NACE, API) for liquid gas pipelines including ECDA/ICDA,…