DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop | (Gas Pipelines Only)

Shreyas Rajashekhara · January 16, 2025

This workshop is ideal for professionals new to pipeline regulations, those seeking a refresher, and individuals needing a deeper understanding of recent changes and developments in pipeline regulations. Whether you’re in operations, engineering, regulatory oversight, or simply want to learn more about pipeline safety regulations, this course covers essential aspects of U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations.

What you will learn

In this comprehensive 3-day in-person DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop (49 CFR 191 and 192), participants will gain a foundational understanding of gas pipeline operations, engineering fundamentals, and the critical compliance requirements necessary for ensuring pipeline safety. The course is designed to equip participants with a solid understanding of how the regulatory landscape functions, focusing on the DOT pipeline regulations, PHMSA jurisdiction, and enforcement processes.

Workshop topics include

  • Overview of DOT/PHMSA Compliance Requirements
  • Roles of State and Federal Agencies in Pipeline Safety
  • Maneuvering Through the Code (Key Definitions)
  • Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) for Natural Gas Pipelines
  • Regulators & Over Pressure Protection
  • Subpart L – Operations
  • Subpart J – Test Requirements
  • Subpart M – Maintenance
  • Corrosion Control Requirements
  • Gas Transmission Integrity Management (TIMP)
  • Distribution Integrity Management Programs (DIMP)
  • Operator Qualifications (OQ)

Agenda

Our instructors will progress through the curriculum at a pace that aligns with the class’s needs. Breakfast will be available starting at 7:30 AM, and the class will begin at 8 AM. Lunch will be served around 11:30 AM, with coffee and snack breaks provided throughout the day. Each day’s session will conclude around 5 PM.

When

August 5 – 7, 2025

Training location

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

Instructors

  • Mr. DeWitt Burdeaux
    Mr. DeWitt Burdeaux
  • Mr. Erich Trombley
    Mr. Erich Trombley
Group (3+) Discount Code: Please contact PSI at info@pipelinesafetyinstitute.com.

Course Content

About Instructor

Shreyas Rajashekhara

RCP Inc.

73 Courses

+9 enrolled
Not Enrolled
$2,000

Course Includes

  • 1 Presentation
  • Course Certificate
Mr. DeWitt Burdeaux

Sr. Executive Consultant, RCP Inc.

Mr. Burdeaux has over 45 years of experience and progressive responsibility in pipeline safety compliance, training, and consulting. His qualifications include direct involvement or oversight of the development of required regulatory compliance programs meeting or exceeding OSHA, FMCSA, PHMSA/HazMat, PHMSA/Pipeline Safety while working in the private-sector. He performed oversight and served in an advisory role to pipeline engineering/operations groups regarding design standards, O&M activities, and integrity management programs for gas distribution, hazardous liquids and gas transmission pipeline systems.

Mr. Erich Trombley

Mr. Trombley has over three decades of experience in the natural gas industry.  An engineering professional with extensive experience in pipeline safety regulatory compliance (Title 49 CFR Parts 190, 191, 192, 193 & 196), Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse prevention plans (Title 49 CFR Parts 199 & 40), distribution integrity management, O&M of distribution and transmission pipelines, LNG facilities, and failure investigation.  He serves on the Board of Directors of the Western Regional Gas Association and is a voting member of the ANSI GPTC Z380 Gas Piping Technology Committee. Mr. Trombley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from California Polytechnic University, Pomona, and is a licensed Professional Engineering in the State of California in Mechanical Engineering.