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September 2007
Editor’s Quote of the Month
“Training means learning the rules. Experience means learning the exceptions.”
China Bans Reincarnation of Tibetan Lamas
August 4, 2007Beijing, ChinaThe Times of London reports that the China has issued a new ban designed to prevent Tibetans from recognizing reincarnations of the living Buddha without the approval of the Chinese government. The edict, which will enter into force on September 1st, states that the “so-called reincarnated living Buddha” is “illegal and invalid”…
TSA Issues Pipeline Security Awareness Training and Brochures
The Transportation Security Administration has made available to pipeline operators and their subsidiaries a employee training program on security awareness. TSA’s Pipeline Security Division determined that improved security awareness training for pipeline company employees would be useful. To increase the security awareness levels across the pipeline industry, TSA developed compact disc-based security awareness training titled…
Texas Railroad Commission – Increase in Service Line Fees / Reporting Dates
The Railroad Commission of Texas has proposed amendments to 16 TAC §8.201, relating to Pipeline Safety Program Fees, to implement provisions of House Bill 1, 80th Texas Legislature (2007), and, specifically, Article VI, Railroad Commission Rider 11, which makes the amounts appropriated from general revenue for State fiscal years 2008 and 2009 for the pipeline…
DOT/PHMSA Notice & Request for Comments on Transporting Ethanol
The Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT/PHMSA) issued a notice in the Federal Register to set forth a formal determination (for purposes of 49 U.S.C. 60101(a)(4)(B)) that the transportation of unblended biofuels by pipeline is subject to the agency’s jurisdiction. DOT is prepared to facilitate pipeline options by sponsoring research and…
PHMSA Issues Hazardous Liquid IMP FAQ’s
PHMSA has published two new Frequently Asked Questions and updated a previously published FAQ regarding hazardous liquid integrity management. FAQ # 6.32Can the “ECDA” assessment option be applied to significant portions of above ground portions of pipelines that cannot be assessed with ILI tools or hydrostatic testing?Answer:No. Per 195.588 (b) (1), the use of direct…
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,…
PHMSA Published Gas Gathering FAQ’s
PHMSA has posted several Frequently Asked Questions relating to Onshore Gas Gathering. Since the issuance of the new gas gathering regulations in 2006, PHMSA has hosted several industry workshops in an attempt to review the new gas gathering regulations and answer questions regarding its interpretation of API RP 80. The FAQ’s include several schematics that…
RCP’s Website
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DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – September 25 & 26
RCP will be hosting our very popular workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance on September 25 and 26 in Houston, TX. Join us for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance. This workshop has been attended by hundreds of pipeline personnel, with excellent feedback. The workshop provides an overview of the DOT pipeline…