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Stay Lucky, Stay Compliant! This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t leave compliance to chance! Evergreen:AIR? makes navigating regulations easy, no four-leaf clover required. ?? Stay ahead of PHMSA updates ?? Reduce risk & avoid costly citations ?? Get the insights you need—fast Start your 14-day free trial today! https://loom.ly/B4DuGtw #StayCompliant #LuckyWithEvergreenAIR #PHMSAReady #RegulatoryGold

When it comes to 2024 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) enforcement actions, two regulations top the list: ??195.402 – Operation & Maintenance Procedures for Hazardous Liquid Pipelines ($791,700 in proposed civil penalties) ??192.605 – Procedural Manual Requirements for Gas Pipelines ($498,600 in proposed civil penalties) What do they have in common? Procedures matter. PHMSA enforces not only what’s required by regulation but also what your own procedures commit to. If your manual says you’ll do something, you must follow through,even if it’s not explicitly mandated by code. How to Stay Compliant: ??Swipe to see the full breakdown of the 192.605 and 195.402 2024 enforcement actions. ??Clearly distinguish between regulatory requirements and best practices to avoid unnecessary citations. ?? Ensure procedures align with actual operations to prevent enforcement actions. ?? Use Evergreen:AIR? to quickly research, cross-reference, and stay ahead of evolving PHMSA regulations. With PHMSA’s watchful eye and the steep cost of violations, ensuring compliance is more critical than ever. Evergreen:AIR? makes it easy to maintain accurate, compliant procedures, without sifting through endless documents. Don’t leave compliance to chance. If you're not already a subscriber, purchase access or sign up for a 14-day free trial here https://loom.ly/B4DuGtw. #PHMSAEnforcement #PipelineSafety #StayCompliant #RegulatoryUpdates

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In January, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at enhancing safety standards for Carbon Dioxide (CO?) and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines. This proposal aligns with new climate initiatives and lessons from past incidents, like the 2020 Satartia rupture. Key Proposed Changes: -Expanded Coverage – Stricter safety and reporting standards for gas- and liquid-phase CO? pipelines. -Emergency Preparedness – Required emergency planning zones and public communication upgrades. -Fracture Control – More prescriptive pipeline integrity requirements. -Operational Improvements – Enhanced right-of-way inspections, vapor dispersion modeling, and alarm systems. However, due to the "Regulatory Freeze" Executive Order, this NPRM is currently on hold. Comments were originally due 60 days from publication, but it remains unclear when rulemaking will move forward. The draft NPRM (originally filed under Docket No. PHMSA-2022-0125) is no longer available online. If you would like a copy of the full NPRM, please email us at [email protected]. Evergreen:AIR? subscribers have requested redlines for the withdrawn NPRM—swipe right to see an example of the changes. While these updates are not yet in effect, we’ll continue tracking developments and keep you informed! Stay ahead of regulatory updates and if you're not already a subscriber, purchase access or sign up for a 14-day free trial today https://loom.ly/B4DuGtw #RegulatoryUpdates #ComplianceMatters #PipelineSafety #PHMSA

Updated PHMSA Integrated Audit Question Sets Now Available! On January 23, 2025, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) released new Integrated Audit (IA) Question Sets. Evergreen:AIR? subscribers can access the latest sets in Excel for easy sorting and filtering and in Word with redlines to highlight changes from 2024. Updates to: ??IBR standards references throughout where applicable. ?? No Changes to Drug & Alcohol Questions in the 2024 and 2025 updates. ?? New NTSB Recommendation Questions: Two new questions on reviewing NTSB recommendations procedures and records have been added to Hazardous Liquid, Gas Transmission, and Gas Distribution sets. These are absent from LNG and D&A sets, though adoption is recommended as a best practice. While not tied to a regulatory reference, PHMSA will likely inquire about them. ?? Major Updates Focus on Design & Construction: -Hazardous Liquid Updates (Tank Design & Construction) API 650 Tanks - Fixed Roof (revisions throughout) API 650 Tanks (High Pressure) – Part 195 Requirements (8 new questions) API 650 Tanks (High Pressure) – Design (new category with 10 questions) API 650 Tanks (High Pressure) – Siting (new category with 4 questions) -Gas Transmission Updates Design & Construction – Pipe Components (#36-42 revised) Corrosion Control & Cathodic Protection (updates throughout) Plastic Pipe Construction (updates throughout) Vaults (all new) Regulatory Reporting (minor changes) Underground Natural Gas Storage – Well Integrity (updates throughout) -LNG Design and Construction sections below have edits throughout: LNG Storage Tanks Structures Equipment Piping Systems Welding Training & Qualifications Time-Dependent Threats Remember, if you are not already a subscriber, you can purchase or sign up for a 14-day free trial here: https://loom.ly/B4DuGtw #PHMSA #PipelineSafety #RegulatoryCompliance #AuditUpdates

To keep you up to date with regulatory compliance changes, we’ve updated the?:AIR??database with the following information. 1. GPTC Guide Update:?Added?Addendum 5?to ensure you have the most current guidance available. 2. New Enforcement Cases:?4 new enforcement cases have been added to the database. 3. Enforcement Cases with New Documents:?15 existing enforcement cases have been updated with newly available documents, ensuring a more comprehensive view of regulatory actions.?This exclusive information is not available anywhere else in the industry. Remember, if you are not already a subscriber, you can purchase or sign up for a 14-day free trial here: https://lnkd.in/g5kGmZ5K

Here’s the scoop:?random drug testing?for 2025 is rising to?50% ? Operators of gas, hazardous liquid, and carbon dioxide pipelines, liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, and underground natural gas storage must conduct random drug testing for prohibited substances as required by 49 CFR Part 199. ? The minimum annual random testing rate is determined by the Administrator based on industry-wide positive test rates reported in annual DAMIS submissions (§199.119(a)). ? In accordance with §199.105(c), if the positive rate is below 1% for two consecutive calendar years, the testing rate may be reduced to 25%. Conversely, if the positive rate meets or exceeds 1%, the rate must increase to 50%. ? For CY 2024, the random testing rate was 25%. However, CY 2023 DAMIS data showed a positive rate above 1%. ? As a result, the minimum random?drug testing?rate for?2025?will increase to?50%?of?all covered employees.

The U.S. Department of Transportation revised its drug and alcohol testing procedures, as amended by a final rule published on May 2, 2023, to provide temporary qualification requirements for mock oral fluid monitors, provide for consistent requirements by identifying which individuals may be present during an oral fluid collection, and clarify how collectors are to document that a sufficient volume of oral fluid was collected. Review the redline at https://loom.ly/8jSF_P4 and read the Federal Register Final Rule here:https://loom.ly/cpIaaIs. Ensure you're fully informed about the revised oral fluid testing requirements and compliance standards! Access expert guidance and resources by subscribing today or signing up for a 14-day free trial: https://loom.ly/B4DuGtw

Under the requirements of § 192.745(b), operators must take prompt remedial action to correct any valve found inoperable, unless an alternative valve is designated. This regulation ensures that operators maintain the functionality of critical valves, particularly those designated as emergency valves, to ensure safety and compliance. When a valve cannot be repaired or rendered operational, the designation of an alternative valve is essential to avoid operational vulnerabilities and mitigate risks. In a recent Notice of Probable Violation that includes a Proposed Civil Penalty of $50,200.00, an operator failed to take effective remedial action regarding the operability of block valve. The records included multiple work orders spanning three years. Despite attempts to repair the valve’s hand pump, it remained inoperable during annual inspections in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The hand pump is essential for manual actuation, was unable to close the valve in the field. Although the operator reported successful remote operation of the valve via the control room, the lack of a working manual mechanism introduced significant risk. If control room telemetry were interrupted, field personnel would have no reliable method to stop the flow of gas, compromising emergency response capabilities. Remember, if you are not already a subscriber, you can purchase or sign up for a 14-day free trial here:https://loom.ly/B4DuGtw #PipelineSafety #ValveOperability #RegulatoryCompliance