Regulatory Updates

2016 PHMSA Gas Transmission and Gas Gathering Annual Reports

2016 PHMSA Gas Transmission and Gas Gathering Annual Reports

2016 PHMSA Gas Transmission and Gas Gathering Annual Reports

2016 PHMSA Gas Transmission and Gas Gathering Annual Reports

Pipeline Damage Prevention Training For Excavators

Texas has the largest underground pipeline infrastructure in the nation with approximately 430, 000 miles of underground pipeline.

Pipeline Damage Prevention Training For Excavators

Texas has the largest underground pipeline infrastructure in the nation with approximately 430, 000 miles of underground pipeline.

PHMSA Clarifies New Rules On Pipeline Abandonment

On August 15th, PHMSA posted an advisory bulletin that defines new rules relating to pipeline operational status, which tightens controls on pipeline operators.

PHMSA Clarifies New Rules On Pipeline Abandonment

On August 15th, PHMSA posted an advisory bulletin that defines new rules relating to pipeline operational status, which tightens controls on pipeline operators.

Proposed PHMSA Pipeline Safety Rules

PHMSA Published Proposed Pipeline Safety Rules for Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Under the Following Two (2) Dockets:

Proposed PHMSA Pipeline Safety Rules

PHMSA Published Proposed Pipeline Safety Rules for Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Under the Following Two (2) Dockets:

How The RRC Protects Groundwater and Now Online: T-4 Applications

PAPS' February 2016 News Release summarized the RRC's adopted amendment 16 TAC §3.78 regarding Groundwater Protection Application and Fees.

How The RRC Protects Groundwater and Now Online: T-4 Applications

PAPS' February 2016 News Release summarized the RRC's adopted amendment 16 TAC §3.78 regarding Groundwater Protection Application and Fees.

Certificate of Compliances, Statewide Rule 36

Copies of Form H-9, Certificate of Compliance, Statewide Rule 36, filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) are now available online. Form H-9s submitted since May 2014 are currently available.

Groundwater Protection Determination Application Fee and Surcharge

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has adopted amendments to 16 Texas Administrative Code §3.78 (Statewide Rule 78), regarding Fees and Financial Security Requirements. Effective February 1, 2016, an application fee of S100 is required for a Groundwater Protection Determination. The application Fee is also subject to a 150 percent ($150) surcharge required by Statewide Rule 78(n). Therefore; a total of $250 must be remitted to the Commission with each Form GW-1, Groundwater Protection Determination Request Form.

Adoption of Amendments to 16 TAC §3.70, relating to Pipeline Permits R

WASHINGTON - The Texas Railroad Commission has adopted amendments to its pipeline permits rule, 16 TAC Sec. 3.70. The amendments require pipeline companies to submit documentation to support their claim that they will operate the line as a common carrier or gas utility.