Compliance Solution for Pipeline OQ and Training
Training and Operator Qualification have never been more important in the pipeline industry with new regulations and workforce turnover. Yet, tracking and managing compliance programs is a massive task that can strain the resources of operators and contractors, who each have unique challenges. ITS develops our compliance products based on the needs and concerns of our […]
What to Look for in PHMSA’s Latest Final Rule Updates
Pipeline regulations have been revised as of April 29, 2024, when PHMSA published its Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments Final Rule. These updates to standards make a number of minor revisions and incorporate several documents into the regulations by reference. Before we examine the changes made in this latest […]
4 Steps for a Superior Safety Culture
Implementing damage prevention programs is top of mind for many in the gas and oil pipeline industry. From the safety of employees to environmental concerns to anticipated regulation changes, our clients and contacts in the industry see plenty of upsides for being on the cutting edge of these programs. As part of this overall awareness […]
3 Steps for Safer Leak Detection and Repair
The natural gas industry is focused on the latest Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) and the PHMSA GPAC meetingsdiscussing the finer details of what is expected to be required in a Final Rule. These meetings gather industry, government, and private sector interests to recommend regulatory language for PHMSA’s final […]
Webinar Recap | Unpack the GPAC Meeting on Leak Detection and Repair
In the latest Regulation Navigation, ITS Compliance and Regulatory Specialist Warren Miller shared his key takeaways regarding the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) meeting, November 27th through December 1st, 2023. Due, in part, to the large number of comments under consideration, only half of […]
3 Easy Ways to Customize Your OQ Training
The ITS Enhanced 192 and 195 series have been leading industry standards for Operator Qualification training for the pipeline industry. Yet, a pipeline operator often requires customized training materials for specific tasks that go beyond a standard program. PHMSA places the responsibility for modifying an OQ program on pipeline operators, but ITS can provide vital […]
