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 regarding interpretations and pending regulatory deadlines. Q: How can TaskOp help an Operator prepare for an audit? A: The TaskOp Audit module can streamline your audit preparation by…
September 2024
Did you know?
Did You Know? CO2 pipelines can boost jobs, strengthen energy security, and help lower carbon emissions. From the development and maintenance of the pipelines themselves to the connection of ethanol plants and industrial facilities to storage sites, CO2 infrastructure supports good-paying jobs. CO2 pipelines can help advance responsible energy production here in the U.S. by…
RIN 2 Court Decision
In August 2022, PHMSA issued its final rule along with a report titled “Final Regulatory Impact Analysis” (RIA), J.A. 619, which reviewed the costs and benefits of the standards. While INGAA supported the rule overall, requested reconsideration of several provisions, submitted in report J.A. 677’. PHMSA denied most of the petition, except for a few…
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 2024, PHMSA issued 6 NOAs, 5 NOPVs, and 1 NOPSO accompanied by $418,200 in proposed fines. Significant proposed fines were attributed to the following code sections:…
Did you know?
Did you know? A number of federal agencies currently have a role in promoting natural gas pipeline reliability, including PHMSA through its safety, maintenance, and operations regulations, TSA through its pipeline security directives and guidelines; and FERC through its review of applications to add new natural gas pipeline capacity. Learn more about how INGAA members…
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 regarding interpretations and pending regulatory deadlines. Q: How can TaskOp help an Operator prepare for an audit? A: The TaskOp Audit module can streamline your audit preparation by…
Upcoming PHMSA Integrity Management Risk Modeling Workshop in Houston
PHMSA will host a two-day Integrity Management Risk Modeling Workshop on October 23-24, 2024, in Houston, TX. The event will highlight advancements in risk modeling for both pipeline and non-pipeline systems. More details will be shared soon. This workshop offers a great opportunity to: This is a must-attend event for anyone in pipeline safety and…