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Let us know if RUIZ can help with implementing the new rule. On Friday 01/17/25, PHMSA transmitted the final rule related to Methane Emissions. ?In Summary, the rule: 1.?????Increases the leak survey frequencies for certain?distribution lines located outside of business districts?and for gas transmission lines in Class 3 & 4 locations and HCA areas and increased the minimum patrolling frequencies for gas transmission pipelines 2.?????Requires an Advanced Leak Detection Program (ALDP) that requires operators of regulated pipelines to use commercially available leak detection equipment that meets the ALDP performance standard. This final rule also restricts the sole use of human senses instead of leak detection equipment to only submerged gas transmission and gas gathering pipelines. 3.?????Requires operators of gas transmission and distribution to classify every discovered leak as a grade 1, grade 2, or grade 3 leak and prioritize the repair or remediation of those leaks that pose the greatest risks to public safety and the environment. 4.?????Requires operators to minimize intentional emissions, such as blowdowns, on gas transmission, offshore gathering, gathering pipelines, and LNG facilities. Operators must choose from among proven, cost-effective mitigation measures when performing blowdowns for O&M or construction purposes. 5.?????Requires operators of gas transmission, distribution, offshore gathering, to design and configure all new and modified pressure relief and limiting devices to minimize unnecessary releases. The rule also requires operators to evaluate and remediate any relief devices that operate outside of the tolerances established in the operator’s procedures to minimize unintended and unnecessary releases of gas to the atmosphere. 6.?????Requires operators of pipeline facilities to have written procedures to eliminate hazardous leaks, minimize releases of natural gas, and remediate or replace pipelines known to leak based on material, design, or past O&M histories. 7.?????Requires operators to report large-volume releases of gas, both unintentional releases and intentional releases of 0.5 MMCF of gas or more from any gas pipeline facility over 96 hours. 8.?????Requires operators of part 193-regulated LNG facilities to perform periodic methane leakage surveys of non-tank equipment and components within LNG facilities using leak detection equipment and minimum leak detection standards consistent with gas transmission pipeline requirements.

Team fun at the Summerglen Veteran's Day golf tournament! A big thanks to all Veteran's for your service!

Swag Alert! The warbirds are in! We are gearing up and very excited for the upcoming Summerglen Veteran's Day Golf tournament in Ocala. We are grateful for the opportunity to honor and support our Military veterans and to be involved in events like these that promote patriotism. We are the land of the Free, solely because of the Brave. Thank you for your Service.

Do you need help inside the cabinet? Need someone to lead your control philosophy and help with RTU programming? What about instrument calibration? RUIZ is proud to now offer field instrumentation and control support services. Let us help with your SCADA system design, Control Interface Consoles, I/O, Radio & Comm panels, etc. Experience true value from design to commissioning with RUIZ!

248 years ago, our forefathers declared independence and founded a nation on the principles of liberty and freedom. Wishing you and your families a very happy Independence Day from your friends at RUIZ!