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DOT Pipeline Compliance/Gas Integrity Management Workshop
April 6-8, 2004


Join us at our Houston office for an informative, lively, and interactive workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance and OPA Planning for DOT Pipelines. This workshop has been attended by hundreds of pipeline personnel, with excellent feedback.
Day 1 provides an overview of the DOT pipeline regulations, and is appropriate for people who are new to pipeline regulations, or who could use a refresher. Day 2 covers the latest new and proposed rulemakings, giving up-to-the-minute information on industry compliance efforts and plans. Day 3 is dedicated to the latest regulations and information necessary for Gas Pipeline Integrity Management. This workshop is appropriate for all personnel who need to know the latest information in these areas.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Day 1: Introduction to DOT/OPS Pipeline
  Regulations
  • Agency jurisdictions - what does DOT/OPS regulate anyway?
    • Important definitions
    • Important letters of clarification from the agency
    • Recent EPA/DOI memorandums of understanding
  • State and Federal program variations, roles and responsibilities
  • Gas and liquid design, construction, operations, maintenance, and emergency response requirements
  • Spill response planning requirements
  • How to monitor rulemaking activity and stay current with your compliance program

Day 2: Special Topics

  • Legislative Update
  • SPCC Requirements for Pipeline Facilities
  • Operator Qualification: OQ2 Protocols (ASME B31Q Update)
  • Public Awareness Programs: New Developments (API RP 1162)
  • Pipeline Security: New Developments
  • Liquid Pipeline Annual Report: New Developments
  • Liquid Pipeline Integrity Management: New Developments
  • Gas Integrity Management: Introduction to Final Rule

Day 3: Gas Pipeline Integrity Management

  • Applicability
  • Identifying High Consequence Areas
  • Elements of an Integrity Management Program
  • Knowledge and Training Requirements
  • Risk Assessment
  • Baseline Assessment Plan
  • Direct Assessment
  • Reassessment Intervals

FEE SCHEDULE:

2004 

*Early Individual

Late Individual

*Early Group
(3 or more)

Late Group
(3 or more)

Day 1 Only

$395

$445

$345

$395

Day 2 Only

$395

$445

$345

$395

Day 3 Only

$395

$445

$345

$395

Any 2 Days

$740

$840

$640

$740

All Three Days

$1,110

$1,260

$960

$1,110

 * Registrations on or before March 12, 2004. 

Cancellations made less than 1 week prior to class are non-refundable, but may be credited toward future workshop.

Training will be in the Texas Room of the Kellogg / Brown & Root Tower at 601 Jefferson Street, located on the western end of the business district.   Registration will begin at 7:30 am.  The seminar will start at 8:00 am and end around 4:00 pm each day.   Check out the RCP website for a detailed map here.


REGISTRATION
What you will receive:  Registration confirmation, hotel and parking options, and other supplemental information will be sent via email.  Separate seminar materials will be provided each day.  These will include class handouts, examples, agency determinations, copies of regulations, and copies of new and proposed rules as appropriate, indexed and organized in 3-ring binders for easy reference.  Cost includes lunch and continental breakfast each day.  

Registration Methods:

Due to website security concerns, you will receive an INVOICE within a few days. Payment is due upon receipt.

Make your Hotel Reservations here with a special group rate!





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