Supporting Compliance with CFR 191/192, 195, State and Local Regulations for Pipeline Safety

Industry-leading pipeline regulatory and compliance solutions.

Collectively, TRC’s pipeline regulatory team has more than 100 years of experience as leaders in the pipeline safety industry. They have developed interpretations and have trained operators in pipeline safety and integrity compliance courses.

Our PHMSA regulatory team includes former pipeline transmission and distribution operators, and former senior PHMSA regulators and trainers who guide our integrity services from dig planning to geographic information systems (GIS) migrations.

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Get Expert Results With TRC’s PHMSA Consultants

At TRC, pipeline safety compliance is one of our top priorities. By improving safety and reliability through the implementation and monitoring of PHMSA regulations, TRC helps prevent the failure of critical infrastructure at vital junctions. Our unmatched expertise has been curated through decades of on-the-job experience. As we evaluate your pipeline operations, we will go above and beyond to ensure it meets all applicable regulations, whether they are local suggestions or federal mandates. Furthermore, we learn your in-house guidelines and verify your operations are running exactly as planned.

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Pipeline Compliance Services From Concept to Completion

Our compliance services cover everything you need for a successful operation. Our team will work side-by-side with your developers and project managers to set and maintain a budget and timeline that suits your preferences. Our comprehensive services include:

Program Analysis and Plan Development:

TRC is proud to work with you from concept to completion of every project. Our work begins with an analysis of your site and plan development based on our findings. Our pipeline compliance services will help you achieve:

  • Jurisdictional Analysis and Regulatory Determination
  • Evaluation of Existing Programs for Completeness and Compliance with Regulatory Requirements
  • Integrity Management Plan Gap Analysis and Program Development
  • Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manual Review
  • EPA and OSHA Program Review
  • Pipeline Safety Management System Assessments

Regulatory Support:

Compliance is about more than meeting regulations — for PHMSA and most other regulatory bodies, you will be required to prove your compliance often and upon request. We help companies meet regulations and document their compliance, ensuring you are prepared for an audit whenever the need arises.

  • Annual Report Support
  • Pre-audit Evaluation and Support
  • Representation During Federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and State Partner Agency Audits
  • New Regulatory Program Representation, Guidance and Planning
  • Correspondence with Regulatory and Legislative Bodies
  • Expert Witness and Compliance Support for Legal Proceedings

Operator Qualification (OQ) Support:

Your pipeline operators are in charge of some of your most critical operations and expensive equipment. TRC offers evaluations, training and continuing education support so that pipeline operators are up to the task:

  • Analysis and Recommendations for OQ Programs
  • Online and In-person Training and Material Development
  • Knowledge Tests, Skills Evaluations and Organize Delivery of Training
  • Task List Updates and Conversions
  • Records Management and Document Performance Competency

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Frequently Asked Questions

At TRC, we invite you to get to know our expertise before you commit to our partnership. These frequently asked questions offer more insight into our offerings and can help us start consulting on your pipeline sooner.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is a crucial part of the Department of Transportation (DoT). Its goal is to safeguard and regulate the more than 1.2 million hazardous material shipments sent through the United States every day through our 3.3 million miles of pipeline and other transportation methods. The agency is responsible for setting the guidelines that contribute to safer working conditions in these areas and enforcing them for the safety of operators and the greater community.

While PHMSA sets strict regulations for working on pipelines and with hazardous materials, they also hold the power to permit organizations to work outside these restrictions. Operations that require unique working circumstances must apply for special permits and receive approval.

TRC is uniquely suited to help you navigate these complexities, thanks to our history with this administration and other regulatory bodies. Our PHMSA consultants are previous PHMSA employees and similar professionals, giving us exclusive insights into how approvals work and what we can do to encourage permitting.

PHMSA is just one of many agencies TRC has firsthand experience with. We work with a range of local, state and federal laws during our projects and hire tested practitioners with experience in regulations through ASTM, FHWA, AASHTO and other guidelines that span the scope of industrial, commercial and private projects.

Our past has enabled us to work with manufacturers, construction teams, infrastructure projects, developers, utility companies and others across the United States, instilling an unparalleled knowledge of on-the-job conditions and how they affect various site requirements. TRC’s pipeline compliance services will integrate everything we know about your needs and develop compliance plans and permit requests to keep you safe and protected throughout the duration of your operations.

Achieve Pipeline Safety Compliance With TRC

TRC’s PHMSA regulatory consulting services are just one aspect of our commitment to advancing safer, more compliant pipeline operations that increase efficiency and drive results. When you work with essential, hazardous or valuable materials, pipeline safety compliance is about more than meeting regulations. It’s about protecting your interests and ensuring the health and wellness of your community. Contact TRC today and secure PHMSA consultants who

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