Do you have questions? RCP’s SMEs have the answers. Information will be posted here for questions we often get from clients or discussions we have with regulators, interpretations and pending regulatory deadlines. Q: As far as the New Valve Rule goes, it does not apply to poly distribution, correct? A: The New Valve Rule doesn’t…
September 2023
Did you know?
DID YOU KNOW? Natural gas is what fuels the stoves and ovens that deliver world-class, memorable meals in restaurants and resorts. Hotels use natural gas to provide hot showers, clean linens, and to keep the lights no matter the situation. In colder climates, heated pools and saunas allow guests to relax, and fire pits keep…
The Enforcement Corner
The Enforcement Corner summarizes recent PHMSA enforcement actions, indicating where PHMSA is putting its enforcement efforts and the fines they are proposing for various types of violations. In July 2023, PHMSA issued 1 CAO, 3 NOAs, 5 NOPVs, and no WLs accompanied by $119,000 in proposed fines. Significant proposed fines were attributed to the following…
Q&A Section
Do you have questions? RCP’s SMEs have the answers. Information will be posted here for questions we often get from clients or discussions we have with regulators, interpretations and pending regulatory deadlines. Q: Is a spill of diesel fuel from a tank used to refill company vehicles at a crude oil pumping station considered to…
Texas RRC Notices to Pipeline Operators
The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) issued several notices to Pipeline Operators regarding electronic or online filing for POCs and new construction reports; and, there is a new address for the Fort Worth office. Plan of Correction Letter Electronic or Online Filing Mandatory September 1 Pipeline operators must submit POC letters, including completion documentation, by…
Arkansas Damage Prevention Reg Changes
On August 14th, the Arkansas State regulations for Chapter 271 – Underground Facilities Damage Prevention were updated. Additions, deletions and modifications were made to the definitions. New language was added to Chapter 14-271-104. Penalties – Civil Remedies. “. . .any person who damages an underground facility and violates this chapter shall be subject to a…
PHMSA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – Gas Distribution
[Docket No. PHMSA-2021-0046] On September 7th, PHMSA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines and Other Pipeline Safety Initiatives, was published in the Federal Register. This NPRM would require gas distribution operators to update their distribution integrity management programs (DIMP), emergency response plans, operations and maintenance manuals, and other safety practices. This…