DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop (Full Course)

What you will Learn:

Participants will gain a foundational understanding of gas and liquid 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 (49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195 and 199)
• Roles of State and Federal Agencies in Pipeline Safety
• PHMSA Jurisdiction, Inspections, and Enforcement Processes
• Engineering Concepts such as Stress-Strain Relationships and %SMYS (Specified Minimum Yield Strength)
• Design and Construction Requirements
• Corrosion Control Principles and Requirements
• Operations and Maintenance Requirements
• Emergency Response and Damage Prevention Programs
• Operator Qualification, Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
• Public Awareness and Safety Communication Programs
• Integrity Management (Gas and Liquid) Programs
• Control Room Management Programs