Control Room Management

In our previous post, we discussed the 2022 PHMSA Enforcement Actions report and gave a high-level overview of the year’s findings. To provide a better understanding of the report, and add some helpful insights, we’re going to take a deeper dive into sections A & B of the Control Room Management Rule (49 CFR ​​192.631 …

2022 PHMSA Enforcement Actions: Insights and Solutions from Section A and Section B Read More »

The ever-changing pipeline regulatory environment means that pipeline operators need to stay on their toes when it comes to their Control Room Management safety program. The CRM Rule (49 CFR 192.631 for the transport of natural gas and 49 CFR Part 195.446 for the transport of hazardous liquids) includes specific requirements that operators must comply …

PDCA Applied to CRM: Satisfy PHMSA Pipeline Regulatory Requirements Read More »

There are many safety programs involved in pipeline operations. Because pipeline control rooms are only one aspect of running a safe and efficient pipeline operation, it is easy to overlook the need to verify whether control room management regulations apply to your operation. Performing this review is especially critical following the recent introduction of the …

2021 PHMSA CRM Enforcement Actions: Section A – Do You Have a Control Room? Read More »

Each year, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) publishes a summary of enforcement actions taken against pipeline operators whose assets are subject to federal jurisdiction. The PHMSA Enforcement Actions report represents a range of enforcement case types that PHMSA brings against pipeline owners and operators. The types of cases include Corrective Action Orders, …

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