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  1. DOT Pipeline Compliance / Gas Integrity Management Workshop April 6-8, 2004 – Houston Includes updates on the new Gas Pipeline Integrity Management regulations published on Dec 15, 2003 recent and guidance for Operator Qualification and Public Awareness Programs.
  2. Integrity Management Plan Up-to-Date?
  3. Gathering Line Definitions
  4. Outer Continental Shelf Facility Security; Notice of Policy
  5. Pending Audits?
  6. The Department of Homeland Security Announces Voluntary Submittals of Critical Assets (including pipeline systems)
  7. Need A Security Plan or Audit?
  8. MMS Announces New Publication – MMS Ocean Science
  9. MMS Announces the International Workshop on Coatings for Corrosion Protection: Offshore Oil and Gas Facilities, Marine Pipelines & Ship Structures
  10. Acquiring a pipeline?
  11. EPA Issues Final Rule for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Organic Liquids Distribution (Non-Gasoline)
  12. RCP’s Fantastic 1-Page Version of New SPCC Regulation
  13. RCP Services Spotlight – SPCC & Response Planning Capabilities

The Department of Homeland Security Announces Voluntary Submittals of Critical Assets (including pipeline systems)

The Department of Homeland Security announced the creation of the Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) Program on February 20, 2004. The PCII Program is designed to encourage private industry and others with knowledge about our critical infrastructure to share confidential, proprietary, and business sensitive information about this critical infrastructure with the Government to assist the Nation in reducing its vulnerability to terrorist attacks. The Department will use PCII information in pursuit of a more secure Homeland, focusing primarily on analyzing and securing critical infrastructure and protected systems; developing risk assessments and vulnerabilities; and assisting with recovery. Critical infrastructure includes the assets and systems that, if disrupted, would threaten our national security, public health and safety, economy, and way of life. Although these industries, services and systems may be found in both the public and private sectors, the Department of Homeland Security estimates that more than 85 percent falls within the private sector.

The PCII Program Office has developed rigorous safeguarding and handling procedures to prevent unauthorized access to information submitted under this program. For more information regarding the PCII program and how to make submissions go to www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?theme=52&content;=3230.