Category: Regulation Navigation

5 Takeaways from Regulation Navigation on the PHMSA Regulatory Flurry

Written by Kaitlyn Dukes on September 4, 2025. Posted in Blog, Industry News, Regulation Navigation.

5 Takeaways from Regulation Navigation on the PHMSA Regulatory Flurry PHMSA sent out a flurry of regulatory announcements on July 1st that included 28 related to pipeline safety in the Federal Register. During the latest Regulation Navigation webinar, Chris Taylor, ITS VP of Learning and Product, hosted Erin Kurilla, Executive Vice President of Advocacy and Operations at the American Public Gas Association, to discuss the expected changes and their timelines. Erin works closely with public-owned natural gas utilities member systems to continuously improve the safety and reliability of...

Span of Control Best Practices in Your Pipeline OQ Program

Written by Kaitlyn Dukes on July 25, 2025. Posted in Blog, Industry News, Regulation Navigation.

Span of Control Best Practices in Your Pipeline OQ Program The recent revisions to Span of Control in the ASME B31Q standard for the pipeline industry provide significant clarification on the role of a qualified observer for an unqualified worker. ITS has adapted the guidance from the B31Q standard, as well as related PHMSA regulations, into an interactive online course: Qualified Observer for Span of Control in the Enhanced series. This brief course, available to all ITS clients, will help supervisors and workers easily identify their roles and responsibilities on the job site and...

The Top 5 Takeaways from Regulation Navigation on Updates to B31Q

Written by Kaitlyn Dukes on June 16, 2025. Posted in Blog, Industry News, Regulation Navigation.

ITS hosted a conversation with Amy Livingston, Training Manager at Kinder Morgan and a committee member with ASME B31Q, for the latest Regulation Navigation webinar. Livingston and Chris Taylor, the ITS VP of Learning and Product, discussed the importance of the ASME B31Q standard for the pipeline industry and the most recent updates released in 2025. The webinar included 5 key takeaways about the latest updates to ASME B31Q: 5 Takeaways Span of Control (SOC) guidance has been clarified regarding the role of a qualified observer who must be present for the entire...

Webinar Recap | Warren Miller’s 5 Key Takeaways on the Future of the Pipeline Industry

Written by Kaitlyn Dukes on May 16, 2024. Posted in Blog, Industry News, Regulation Navigation.

Warren Miller, the ITS Regulatory Compliance Specialist, shared lessons from his 50 years of experience in the oil and gas pipeline industry and provided guidance for the road ahead during his final Regulation Navigation webinar. Warren plans to retire in October. During the webinar, Warren gave a recap on the latest industry news, which you can view, along with the rest of the webinar, on our recording. At the conclusion of the webinar, Warren shared his five key takeaways, which are summarized below: Prioritize the training needs for each individual. Each individual is different with...

Webinar Recap | Unpack the GPAC Meeting on Leak Detection and Repair

Written by Kaitlyn Dukes on February 16, 2024. Posted in Industry News, Regulation Navigation, Uncategorized.

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 the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) was discussed during the meeting. GPAC gathers government, industry, and public stakeholders to review the proposed rule’s language and develop recommendations for the final...

Webinar Recap | An Inside Look at Rulemaking and Upcoming NPRMs

Written by Kaitlyn Dukes on May 26, 2023. Posted in Industry News, Regulation Navigation.

Many voices are involved in developing Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations, and pipeline operators and contractors should be among them. These federal rules shape how work is done on natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Our latest Regulation Navigation webinar covered how PHMSA final rules are made and regulations that are in the works for the energy industry. Whether you missed the webinar or would like a quick refresher, read on for the Top 5 Takeaways: There are 5 ways rules originate: congressional mandates, NTSB recommendations, PHMSA...