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Regulation Navigation is our highly-informative and topical webinar series, developed and presented by top OQ industry experts. Attend this quarterly series to learn actionable insights about upcoming regulatory changes, industry news, and OQ best practices.

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September 3, 2025

DFRs, ANPRMs, Oh My! – Reviewing PHMSA’s Latest Flurry of Regulatory Actions

Top 5 Takeaways:

  1. Review and understand the IBR updates and when they go into effect (1/1/2026) as they could affect your O&M procedures.
  2. Understand your reporting process. Check with your state regulator to see when your state deadline for annual reporting is set compared to the changing federal process.
  3. Some of the recent notices were commonsense administrative changes that may simplify operations.
  4. The recent Technical Corrections and Amendments may impact O&M and record keeping procedures.
  5. Remember to engage with your trade associations and participate in the public commenting process.
June 11, 2025

What’s New in the ASME B31Q 2025 Edition?

Top 5 Takeaways:

  1. New Task Added: Task 0637: Vacuum Box Inspection of Tank (NDT) – reflects industry evolution and need for formal qualification in leak testing.
  2. Seven Tasks Revised with “pipeline” changed to “pipe”.
  3. Language shifted from “may” to “should” or “shall” to clarify what is permissive and what is mandatory.
  4. Span of Control updates
  5. Look for the Code Case: Appendix J.
March 19, 2025

What’s New for OQ in the Revised API RP 1161 6th Edition?

Top 5 Takeaways:

  1. The 6th edition of API RP 1161 will be publishing soon, shifting the focus solely to liquids and adding future updates as addendums in between editions.
  2. This new edition has 20 additional tasks, including those related to pipeline repair and those performed underwater.
  3. RP 1161 has broadened its scope and shifted the focus with the addition of many performance-based tasks in response to regulatory enforcement action and is working to proactively engage with regulators.
  4. Task-specific AOCs for every task.
  5. Guidance for Span of Control and evaluation intervals through a 3-step process to assess the risk of a task, assess its difficulty, and then determine the span of control and evaluation interval.
December 11, 2024

Could PSMS be Required by Law?

Top 5 Takeaways:

  1. Adopting PSMS is a good business endeavor for now, but another incident may prompt Congress to require PHMSA to enforce via rulemaking.
  2. You don’t have to start PSMS from scratch, there are tools and assessment services available.
  3. You need to find the right method to implement PSMS that fits your company.
  4. Expect a second edition of API RP 1173 in 2025 that will have additional guidance for small operators.
  5. PSMS training is required by API RP 1173.
September 11, 2024

Learning from the Past, Preparing for the Future: Warren Miller’s 50 Years in the Oil & Gas Industry

Top 5 Takeaways:

  1. Prioritize the training needs for each individual.
  2. Change in this industry is inevitable.   
  3. Enhance damage prevention by emphasizing training for your company and contractor locators.  
  4. Industry needs to tell its own story to the public.    
  5. Develop strong relationships. 

May 15, 2024

What’s Next After GPAC’s Second Meeting on LDAR

Top 5 Takeaways:

  1. Comments were closed for LDAR as of April 29th.
  2. If you are an operator, let your company leadership know there is impending regulation coming and it will affect your operations. You may want to provide the voting slides from GPAC so they are aware of the possible changes.
  3. Do not go out and buy new equipment until this regulation comes out; some of the rulemaking language may change.
  4. Prepare for change. This will affect operation and maintenance, training, and possibly OQ for most operators.
  5. When will this be final? The best estimate after this last GPAC looks like December of 2024. Two dates that must be accounted for: the publication date of the FR and the effective date of the rule that will be spelled out in the initial part of the FR. Will need to review to see if PHMSA followed GPAC recommendations on implement

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