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• Monitor Pipeline Safety Regulation at the Federal and State level.
• Natural Gas (49 CFR 192)
• Hazardous Liquid (49 CFR 195)
• Gathering pipeline assessment for DOT pipeline safety jurisdiction
• HCA (High Consequence Area) identification and requirements
• Develop inspection, operation and maintenance plans.
• Assist in interfacing with the government agency for operator during safety evaluations or investigations and communicate type of corrective action upon receipt of alleged violations regarding the pipeline safety regulations.
• Natural gas pipeline/utility management.
  
  

Electronic Pipeline Mapping and Filing

PAPS provides GIS fieldwork and mapping for pipelines, along with the creation of digital files for use in your mapping systems.

PAPS works with Gathering Line Operators in the lower 48 states, to provide accurate system maps for analysis.

We utilize only the most current technology to perform these functions, including the Trimble GeoXT handheld GPS device, and ArcGIS, the industry's leading software package for GIS and mapping functions.

• Identifying High Consequence Areas Around Pipelines
• Plot Pipeline System Map on Current Aerial Base
• Pipeline Centerline Mapping
• Risk Assessment / Regulatory Compliance
• Perform a Class Location Study
• Field GPS Data Collection

	View a House Count on an Aerial Map (PDF File - 2 Megs)
	View a Pipeline System on an Aerial Map (PDF File - 2 Megs)
	View a House Count on a Topography Map (PDF File - 1 Meg)

PAPS has the means to acquire key GPS coordinates along your pipeline system to establish a pipeline centerline. GPS coordinates are obtained at known points along the pipeline system such as road crossings. We then utilize the existing pipeline survey to establish a centerline between the known points. This method is typically the most cost effective means of establishing an initial pipeline centerline for risk assessments. PAPS provides all GPS data acquisition crews and equipment for your GIS project.

 

• PAPS is the complete pipeline integrity resource for all pipeline system owners and operators. We are comprised of a diverse group of pipeline professionals, corrosion engineers, and specialized integrity personnel.
• Assessing the Project - The full turnkey integrity program is a multi-phased approach by design. This insures that unnecessary programs are not implemented and project costs are kept in check and on budget. The first phase of the program is pipeline or system field assessment.
• Federal Integrity Plan
• State Integrity Plan
• Over-the-Line Surveys
• Field Assessments - We can gather GPS data of your system and provide electronic maps. We can also provide HCA encroachment and population information electronically.

Gas Gathering Line

Gas Gathering Line Definition - In March 2006, the PHMSA published its final rule on the definition of gas gathering lines. This rule completely changes the previous regulations for gas gathering. Pipelines that were previously considered to be regulated gas gathering may now be exempt. Likewise, other pipelines that were previously considered to be exempt gas gathering will now be regulated. Alternative Definition for Onshore Lines & New Safety Standards - PDF Version Click to view Gathering Line Definition If you are confused about what jurisdiction your pipeline falls under, Contact PAPS and we will help you with your compliance requirements.

• Corrosion surveys of new and existing buried or submerged pipelines or structures.
• Preparation of recommendations and cost estimates for corrosion control.
• Initial energizing and testing of cathodic protection systems

• Leak Search, Centering, Classification, and Pinpointing - This service economically fulfill the total leakage control program. PAPS will prepare an individual report for each leak location that will meet regulatory requirement.

• PAPS has trained technicians who will locate unrecorded portions of your s ystem, verify maps, and will identify by flagging/staking subsurface structures that might interfere with construction.
• Damage Prevention - "One Call" Pipeline Locating

• Population Density Count, Class Location Report and Patrol - With this service, PAPS will prepare an as-build house count map, determine the class location in accordance with D.O.T. 192.5, providing a class location report.