Advanced DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop | May 19-21, 2026 - Pipeline Safety Institute

Courses » Advanced DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop | May 19-21, 2026

This advanced-level workshop is tailored for participants who have previously completed the DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop and are seeking a deeper dive into complex regulatory and technical subjects. Building on foundational knowledge, the course offers a detailed examination of pipeline safety regulations under 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195. Ideal for compliance managers, regulatory specialists, engineers, and experienced operations personnel, this course equips participants with the tools and insights needed to navigate evolving compliance expectations and apply industry best practices to manage regulatory risk effectively.

What you will learn

In this intensive and interactive 3-day in-person workshop, participants will build upon their existing knowledge to explore advanced topics in gas and liquid pipeline regulations, engineering principles, and compliance management. The training focuses on real-world application of Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) requirements, enforcement protocols, and audit readiness. To reinforce key concepts, the workshop includes interactive student group exercises and scenario-based activities designed to promote practical problem solving.

Workshop topics include

Overview of Pipeline Safety Regulations (Parts 192 & 195)
Materials and Component Design
Operations and Maintenance Programs
Valve Spacing and Rupture Mitigation Rules
Pressure Verification and Testing
Integrity Management Programs (IMPs)

Download the detailed workshop curriculum.

Training location

PSI Training Headquarters (RCP Inc.)
801 Louisiana St., Ste. 200
Houston, TX 77002

Instructors

Mr. Chris McLaren

Mr. Mike LaMont

Mr. Dale Golemon

Group (3+) Discount Code: Please contact PSI at info@pipelinesafetyinstitute.com.

About Instructor

Shreyas Rajashekhara

RCP Inc.

74 Courses

Mr. Chris McLaren

Mr. Chris McLaren is a seasoned expert in pipeline integrity management with over 30 years of experience. He has contributed to the development and implementation of Integrity Management Inspection Programs and gained specialized knowledge in pipeline compliance, including regulations related to integrity assessments, risk analysis, and corrosion control. Chris’s expertise spans program audits, integrity assessments, risk analysis, and corrosion control, where he has guided operators in aligning their practices with federal and state regulations. In addition to his technical expertise, Chris is a highly regarded public speaker, known for delivering insightful presentations on pipeline safety and compliance. Earlier in his career, he worked as a consultant to the hazardous liquid and natural gas pipeline industry, offering services as a metallurgical and integrity engineer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.

Mr. Mike LaMont

Senior Director, RCP Inc.

Mr. LaMont specializes in pipeline integrity management and regulatory compliance strategies and brings over 20 years of associated experience. Through the application of process-driven, holistic strategies, he successfully supported numerous large and small pipeline operators in achieving their program goals and objectives. His 49 CFR 191, 192, 194 and 195 expertise includes HCA determinations, data integration and risk analysis, assessment planning, rehabilitation, preventive and mitigative measures, performance measures, hazardous liquid and natural gas pipeline integrity management, pipeline safety regulatory programs, written management systems development, program audits, integrity assessments, corrosion control, consequence modeling, environmental compliance, air permitting and investigations and Root Cause Analysis.

Mr. Dale Golemon

Executive Consultant III

Mr. Golemon has spent his career building industry experience, developing and implementing comprehensive regulatory compliance programs for DOT pipeline operators. Throughout his decades in the industry, he has managed Compliance Programs of every variety, maintaining each to both federal and state regulations, with a specialized focus on Control Room Management.