The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is seeking comments from interested parties and the public on the draft rules, Chapter 4901:1-16 Gas Pipeline Safety, regarding gas pipeline safety. The proposed rules, which are part of the commission’s regular five-year review cycle, incorporate the following: Adoption of the 2019 federal gas pipeline safety regulations Requiring…
September 2019
Texas Changes Hydrostatic Test Water Discharge Authority
Texas is changing how it will authorize the discharge of hydrostatic test water. It was previously under the permitting authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas. The permitting authority will be moving to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) when the agency is given that delegation by the EPA. The TCEQ will meet September…
PSMS Key Performance Indicators
Pipeline Safety Management System (API RP 1173) has a requirement for establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Developing good KPIs is always difficult. US OSHA has recently published a guidance document for developing leading KPIs, which includes KPIs for safety management systems. The guidance document can be accessed here. RCP has developed a library of leading…
US DOT Funding for State Pipeline UNGS Safety Programs
The US DOT announced that PHMSA is awarding $60.3 million in formula grants to support pipeline and underground natural gas storage (UNGS) safety programs at the state level. Pipeline Safety State Base Grants reimburse up to 80 percent of a state’s annual operating costs based on state estimates and each state’s most recent program performance…
2019 Industry Conference Schedule
API Storage Tank ConferenceOctober 14-17, 2019Westin Denver Downtown, Denver, CO The Annual API Storage Tank Conference provides attendees with new information on tank-related research, latest technologies, and API petroleum standards. Stop by RCP’s exhibit and learn how TaskOp is changing workflow management. APGA Operations ConferenceOctober 27-31, 2019Huntsville Marriott at the Space and Rocket Center in…