September 2016

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…

Audit Assistance

Has the DOT or TRRC notified you of a pending audit? Are your O&M and IMP programs ready for their next PHMSA audit? RCP can review your plans based on Advisory Bulletins and Enforcement Guidelines to ensure compliance. RCP is well versed in PHMSA and TRRC audit preparation and will help you identify opportunities for…

Texas Audit Act §3(a)(4)

There is new legislation in Texas allowing pipeline operators to avoid penalties for violations disclosed. Under the Texas Environmental, Health, and Safety Audit Privilege Act (“Audit Act”), TEX. CIV. STAT. art. 4447cc, persons that conduct voluntary environmental or health and safety audits of regulated facilities and operations can claim immunity from administrative penalties for violations…

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…

PHMSA Advisory Bulletin ADB-2016-05 Clarification of Terms Relating to Pipeline Operational Status / Abandoned Pipelines

[DOCKET NO. PHMSA-2016-0075] PHMSA issued an advisory bulletin to all owners and operators of hazardous liquid, carbon dioxide, and gas pipelines to clarify the regulatory requirements that may vary depending on the operational status of a pipeline. This advisory bulletin identifies regulatory requirements operators must follow for the abandonment of pipelines. Pipeline owners and operators…