PHMSA Gas Integrity Management
Time: 11/23/2009 10:29 PM

Notification Listing

Status Response
Date
Operator Type Title/Synopsis ID
Pressure
Not Required 04/13/2009 Energy Transfer Company Pressure Pressure reduction to exceed 365 days
Final repair of identified anomalies will be by replacement and rerouting. Pressure reduction will remain in place until the replacement is completed.
183
Program
Acknowledged   Crosstex Energy Services, LTD Program Pipeline system sold
Notifies PHMSA that a pipeline system with no HCAs has been sold to another operator.
164
No Objection 03/29/2005 El Paso Field Services, L.P. Program Change in Program Scope due to Acquired Assets
Operator reports that it has acquired pipeline of another operator, which will be included in its IM Program
5
Acknowledged 07/13/2005 CenterPoint Energy Program Change in Method for Determining HCA
The operator revised its method for determining HCAs from method 1 to method 2, and also reviewed certain previously identified HCA locations. Resulting changes reduced HCA miles by 32%.
14
Acknowledged 08/31/2005 Southern California Gas Company & San Diego Gas & Electric Program Change in method for identifying HCA
Operator changed from a combination of method 1 and 2 to method 2 only for identifying HCAs,
15
Acknowledged 09/22/2005 Southern Natural Gas Company Program Sale of Pipeline Including HCAs
Operator reported a significant change in its IM program owing to sale of pipeline including 61 HCAs totalling over 22 miles.
16
Acknowledged 10/31/2005 Atlanta Gas Light Company Program Additional HCA mileage due to purchase of pipeline assets
The operator reported a change to its program adding 62 miles of high consequence area as a result of a purchase of pipeline assets from another operator.
29
Not Required 12/16/2005 We Energies Program Corrections to submitted performance measure data
Clerical error and change in criteria for when a direct assessment is "complete" let to a need to change data previously submitted in semi-annual performance measure report.
30
Acknowledged 01/06/2006 PECO Energy Company Program Removal of line reclassified as non-transmission (20% SMYS)
Review of operational records identified that a line with MAOP of 250 psig (20.1% SMYS) had never operated above 235 psig (18.9% SMYS). MAOP was reduced. Valve changes were made at the pressure reducing station. The line was removed from the IM program.
31
Acknowledged 02/15/2006 Kern River Gas Transmission Company Program Change in Risk Calculation Method
Implementation of GeoFields Risk Frame Modeler.
33
Acknowledged 02/20/2006 ConocoPhillips Program Sale of Intrastate Pipeline Assets
Gas IM program changed due to sale of intrastate pipelines in CA subject to Subpart O. Limited remaining pipeline subject to the rule is in LA.
35
Acknowledged 02/20/2006 Laclede Gas Program Change in Method for Determining HCA
Operator changed from Method 1 to Method 2 for determining HCAs. Resulted in 26% recduction in HCA mileage.
36
Acknowledged 02/27/2006 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY Program Change in Baseline Assessment Schedule
Changes in detailed schedule for performing assessments. 50% and 100% deadlines not affected.
34
Acknowledged 03/08/2006 Portland Natural Gas Transmission System Program Consolidation of IM Programs, HCA method
IM programs for Portland Natural Gas Transmission System, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation, and North Baja Pipeline have been combined. Method for determining HCAs changed from method 1 to method 2.
40
Acknowledged 03/08/2006 Gas Transmission Northwest Program Consolidation of IM Programs, HCA method
IM programs for Portland Natural Gas Transmission System, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation, and North Baja Pipeline have been combined. Method for determining HCAs changed from method 1 to method 2.
41
Acknowledged 03/08/2006 North Baja Pipeline Program Consolidation of IM Programs, HCA method
IM programs for Portland Natural Gas Transmission System, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation, and North Baja Pipeline have been combined. Method for determining HCAs changed from method 1 to method 2.
42
Acknowledged 05/05/2006 South Carolina Pipeline Corporation Program Transfer of pipeline assets
Operator transferred a total of 551 miles of pipeline to other pipeline operators.
48
Acknowledged 07/25/2006 Gas Transmission Northwest Program Change from Individual to Societal risk measure, update of HCAs
New IMP plan implemented. Revises risk assessment methodology from use of individual risk measure to societal measure for prioritizing segments. HCAs revised through annual update.
51
Acknowledged 07/25/2006 North Baja Pipeline Program Change from Individual to Societal risk measure, update of HCAs
New IMP plan implemented. Revises risk assessment methodology from use of individual risk measure to societal measure for prioritizing segments. HCAs revised through annual update.
52
Acknowledged 07/25/2006 Portland Natural Gas Transmission System Program Change from Individual to Societal risk measure, update of HCAs
New IMP plan implemented. Revises risk assessment methodology from use of individual risk measure to societal measure for prioritizing segments. HCAs revised through annual update.
53
Acknowledged 09/25/2006 Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company Program Change in risk assessment method and BAP
Operator has implemented a change in the method by which it evaluates risk. The new risk evaluation resulted in creation of a revised baseline assessment plan.
58
Acknowledged 10/09/2006 Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company Program Implementation of ICAM
Operator has implemented the Integrity Compliance Activity Manager platform (ICAM) to serve as its Integrity Management Program.
59
Acknowledged 10/09/2006 Florida Gas Transmission Company Program Implementation of ICAM
Operator has implemented the Integrity Compliance Activity Manager (ICAM) platform as its IM program.
60
Acknowledged 10/09/2006 Transwestern Pipeline Program Implementation of ICAM
Operator has implemented the Integrity Compliance Activity Manager (ICAM) platform as its IM program.
61
Acknowledged 10/09/2006 Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company Program Implementation of ICAM
Operator has implemented the Integrity Compliance Activity Manager (ICAM) platform as its IM program.
62
Acknowledged 10/09/2006 Trunkline Gas Company Program Implementation of ICAM
Operator has implemented the Integrity Compliance Activity Manager (ICAM) platform as its IM program.
63
Acknowledged 10/09/2006 Sea Robin Pipeline Company Program Implementation of ICAM
Operator has implemented the Integrity Compliance Activity Manager (ICAM) platform as its IM program.
64
Acknowledged 10/09/2006 Lee 8 Gas Storage Program Implementation of ICAM
Operator has implemented the Integrity Compliance Activity Manager (ICAM) platform as its IM program.
65
Acknowledged 10/31/2006 ALASKA PIPELINE COMPANY Program Change in risk-rank basis
The operator's baseline assessment schedule is revised to risk rank by HCA vs. by pipeline.
66
Acknowledged 10/31/2006 Duke Energy Field Services, Inc. Program HCA mileage reduced due to sale of assets and change to method 2
Major reductions in HCA miles occurred as a result of selling pipelines containing HCAs and changing from method 1 to method 2 for defining HCAs on remaining pipeline.
68
Acknowledged 10/31/2006 Chevron Pipe Line Company Program Rewrite of IM program as a result of internal audit findings
The IM manual was revised as a result of internal audit findings and to allow the gas transmission and hazardous liquid IM programs to be managed from a common document.
69
Acknowledged 12/18/2006 ANR Pipeline Co Program Change in risk prioritization process
Change in treatment of manufacturing defect threat (to better reflect stable conditions) and model weighting factors.
71
Acknowledged 12/18/2006 Colorado Interstate Gas Co Program Change in risk prioritization process
Change in treatment of manufacturing defect threat (to better reflect stable conditions) and model weighting factors.
72
Acknowledged 12/18/2006 El Paso Natural Gas Co Program Change in risk prioritization process
Change in treatment of manufacturing defect threat (to better reflect stable conditions) and model weighting factors.
73
Acknowledged 12/18/2006 Southern Natural Gas Company Program Change in risk prioritization process
Change in treatment of manufacturing defect threat (to better reflect stable conditions) and model weighting factors.
74
Acknowledged 12/18/2006 Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co Program Change in risk prioritization process
Change in treatment of manufacturing defect threat (to better reflect stable conditions) and model weighting factors.
75
Acknowledged 01/16/2007 Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio Program Change from Method 1 to Method 2 for HCA identification
Change to use of potential impact circles resulted in 53% reduction in HCA miles.
76
Acknowledged 01/16/2007 Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana, North Program Change from Method 1 to Method 2 for identifying HCAs
The change to use of potential impact circles resulted in 55% reduction in HCA miles.
77
Acknowledged 01/16/2007 Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana, South Program Change from Method 1 to Method 2 for identifying HCAs
The change to use of potential impact circles resulted in a 67% reduction in HCA miles.
78
Acknowledged 01/16/2007 Equitrans L.P. Program Change from Method 2 to Method 1 for identifying HCAs
Change to method 1 for one pipeline, increasing HCA mileage as a result. HCA identification continues to be by Method 2 for the remainder of the system.
79
Acknowledged 01/16/2007 Hutchinson Utilities Commission Program Reduction in MAOP reduces potential impact radius
The MAOP of the pipeline system has been reduced, reducing the size of the potential impact radius
80
Acknowledged 01/31/2007 South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Program Purchase of pipeline assets adds HCA mileage to IM program
Approximately 6 miles of HCA were added as a result of purchasing other pipeline. The 50% completion deadline will not be affected.
83
Acknowledged 01/31/2007 Dominion East Ohio Program MAOP downrating results in reduction in HCA mileage
Downrating MAOP resulted in elmination of HCA mileage. Affected segments have been removed from the IM program.
84
Acknowledged 02/26/2007 PPL Gas Utilities Corporation Program Reclassification to distribution reduces HCA mileage
Operator conducted further research on pipe properties to demonstrate that pipe operated below 20% SMYS. The lines were reclassified to distribution, removing them from the transmission IM program.
86
Acknowledged 02/26/2007 Crosstex Energy Services, LTD Program Field review removes identified sites and related HCAs from IM program
Field reviews including detailed measurements and interviews with facility personnel resulted in elimination of some identified sites and removal of related HCAs from the IM program.
87
Acknowledged 02/28/2007 DominionPeoples Program Pipeline determined susceptible to SCC
Assessment procedures have been modified to include assessement for SCC wherever disbonded coating is observed, regardless of temperature and %SMYS.
88
Acknowledged 03/16/2007 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY Program
89
Acknowledged 03/16/2007 Enterprise Products Operating L.P. Program Consolidation of IM programs for 3 operators
IM programs for Enterprise Products L.P., GulfTerra L. P. and TEPPCO have been combined.
90
Acknowledged 04/25/2007 ANR Pipeline Co Program Change in program due to sale of assets
Sale of one pipeline previously subject to the operator's IM plan results in a change in scope.
91
Acknowledged 05/03/2007 ExxonMobil USProduction Company, a division of ExxonMobil Corporation Program Removal of covered segments from IMP
A pipeline of approximately 6 miles that had been considered an HCA over its entire length was sold. Another 1-mile covered segment was removed from the IMP since on-site house count with accurate measurements identified less than 20 houses within the PIR.
97
Acknowledged 05/22/2007 Crosstex Mississippi Pipeline L.P. Program Reduction in HCA miles due to detailed survey of identified sites
Change in IMP program involving reduction in covered mileage due to completion of detailed field evaluation of potential identified sites.
101
Acknowledged 05/22/2007 Crosstex Industrial Gas Sales L.P. Program Addition of HCA miles due to detailed survey of identified sites
Change in IMP program involving addition of covered mileage due to completion of detailed field evaluation of potential identified sites.
102
Acknowledged 05/22/2007 ANR Pipeline Company Program Change in program due to procurement of pipeline assets
Change to parent company IMP program due to purchase of this pipeline. Transition to parent IMP plan to be made over time.
104
Acknowledged 05/22/2007 Dominion East Ohio Program
107
Acknowledged 05/31/2007 Northern Border Pipeline Company Program Change in program due to procurement of pipeline assets
Change to parent company IMP program due to purchase of n this pipeline. Transition to parent IMP plan to be made over time.
103
Acknowledged 05/31/2007 Great Lakes Gas Transmission System Program Change in program due to procurement of pipeline assets
Change to parent company IMP program due to purchase of an interest in this pipeline. Transition to parent IMP plan to be made over time.
105
Acknowledged 05/31/2007 Tuscarora Gas Transmaission Company Program Change in program due to procurement of pipeline assets
Change to parent company IMP program due to purchase of an interest in this pipeline. Transition to parent IMP plan to be made over time.
106
Acknowledged 06/11/2007 Florida Gas Transmission Program Program modification to include ECDA
Operator has modified its IM program to include ECDA as an acceptable assessment method. Procedures for use of ECDA have been drafted.
108
Acknowledged 06/11/2007 Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company Program Program modification to include ECDA
Operator has modified its IM program to include ECDA as an acceptable assessment method. Procedures for use of ECDA have been drafted.
109
Acknowledged 06/11/2007 Trunkline Gas Company Program Program Modification to include ECDA
Operator has modified its IM program to include ECDA as an acceptable assessment method. Procedures for use of ECDA have been drafted.
110
Acknowledged 06/11/2007 Sea Robin Pipeline Company Program Program modification to include ECDA
Operator has modified its IM program to include ECDA as an acceptable assessment method. Procedures for use of ECDA have been drafted.
111
Acknowledged 06/11/2007 Lee 8 Storage Partnership Program Program modification to include ECDA
Operator has modified its IM program to include ECDA as an acceptable assessment method. Procedures for use of ECDA have been drafted.
112
Acknowledged 07/06/2007 Elizabeth Town Gas Company Program
114
Acknowledged 07/13/2007 Dominion East Ohio Program Reduction in HCA mileage due to MAOP reductions
115
Acknowledged 07/13/2007 Penn Jersey Pipeline Company Program Acquisition and conversion to distribution system removes system from IM
Operator has been acquired and the system will henceforth be operated as a distribution system. As such, its IM program has been terminated.
116
Acknowledged 07/13/2007 Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. Program Change in risk model
The operator is revising its program to use a more-detailed risk model.
118
Acknowledged 07/31/2007 Crosstex Energy Gulf Coast Transmission, LTD Program Reclassification of lines to gathering reduces HCA mileage
The new gathering rule and API-RP-80 resulted in reclassification of pipeline previously considered transmission. A significant reduction in HCA miles covered under the transmission IM program resulted.
119
Acknowledged 07/31/2007 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc Program Update in IM program based on experience
Operator has updated several processes that are part of its IM program and will discuss changes with PHMSA.
120
Acknowledged 09/12/2007 Dominion East Ohio Program
125
Acknowledged 10/15/2007 Energen Resources Corporation Program New gathering line definition eliminates previous transmission line
The new definition of gathering lines resulted in reclassification of the only transmission line subject to IM to a gathering line. The company's IM program is discontinued.
127
Acknowledged 10/15/2007 Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co Program Addition of buffer to PIR
Operator has added a 25' buffer to its Potential Impact Radius calculations to account for geographical uncertainties in locating pipeline/structures.
131
Acknowledged 10/15/2007 Colorado Interstate Gas Co Program Addition of buffer to PIR
Operator has added a 25' buffer to its Potential Impact Radius calculations to account for geographical uncertainties in locating pipeline/structures.
134
Acknowledged 10/15/2007 El Paso Natural Gas Co Program Change from Method 1 to Method 2 for identifying HCAs
Operator has revised its program to use potential impact circles (method 2) to identify HCAs instead of class location (method 1).
135
Acknowledged 10/15/2007 Mojave Pipeline Operating Company Program Addition of buffer to PIR
Operator has added a 25' buffer to its Potential Impact Radius calculations to account for geographical uncertainties in locating pipeline/structures.
136
Acknowledged 10/15/2007 Southern Natural Gas Co Program Addition of buffer to PIR
Operator has added a 25' buffer to its Potential Impact Radius calculations to account for geographical uncertainties in locating pipeline/structures.
137
Acknowledged 10/15/2007 Bear Creek Storage Co Program Addition of buffer to PIR
Operator has added a 25' buffer to its Potential Impact Radius calculations to account for geographical uncertainties in locating pipeline/structures.
138
Acknowledged 10/15/2007 ANR Pipeline Company Program Changes to method for identifying HCA
The operator has changed from method 1 to method 2 and will include a 25-ft buffer in its calculation of potential impact radius to account for uncertainties in the location of the pipeline and nearby structures.
139
Acknowledged 10/29/2007 Chevron Pipe Line Company Program Including ECDA in integrity management program
Operator is revising its program to include use of ECDA as an assessment method.
141
Acknowledged 10/31/2007 Tuscarora Gas Transmission Company Program Purchased pipeline will be part of new owners IM
Pipeline will be treated under the IM plan of its new owner subsequent to change in ownership.
142
No Objection 12/07/2007 Northern Utilities, Inc. Program Reduction in MAOP removes line from IM scope
A reduction in MAOP results in a reclassification from transmission to distribution affecting all pipeline within Maine formerly subject to IM.
144
Acknowledged 12/15/2007 Dominion East Ohio Program
143
No Objection 12/15/2007 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Program Rescheduling of high-risk assessments
Several high-risk segments/stations will not be assessed by 12/17/2007 as previously planned.
145
Acknowledged 12/31/2007 Dominion Peoples Program Downrates reduce HCA mileage
MAOP downratings resulted in reclassification of pipeline from transmission to distribution and reduction in HCA mileage in the transmission IM program.
146
Acknowledged 12/31/2007 PPL Gas Utilities Corporation Program Change from Method 1 to Method 2
Change from method 1 (class locations) to method 2 (impact circles) reduced HCA mile from 15 to 4 miles
147
Acknowledged 12/31/2007 Dominion Hope Program Pipeline removed from IM program after downrating
Downrates resulted in reclassifying pipe as distribution. The mileage was removed from the IM program.
148
Acknowledged 12/31/2007 Dominion East Ohio Program MAOP Downrates result in removing pipe from IM program
MAOP downrates resulted in reclassifying pipeline and reducing mileage and HCAs under the IM program.
149
Acknowledged 01/31/2008 Public Service Company of North Carolina Program Reduction in HCA mileage due to improved analysis and MAOP reductions
HCA mileage has been reduced approximatetly 50% due to improvements in the original analysis and reductions of MAOP that resulted in reclassifying some segments from transmission to distribution.
151
Acknowledged 01/31/2008 Atmos Energy Program Reduction in IM program mileage due to reduced MAOP
Reduction of MAOP resulted in reclassification of a line to distribution and corresponding reduction of the mileage in the IM program.
153
Acknowledged 02/29/2008 USG Interiors Inc. Program Line removed from IM program due to reduction in MAOP
Reduction in MAOP results in reclassification of line from transmission to distribution. Line is accordingly dropped from IM plan.
154
Acknowledged 04/08/2008 Crosstex LIG LLC Program Reduction in HCA miles due to field verification
Field verification of nearby structures and improving accuracy of pipeline location determination resulted in significant reduction in HCA mileage
156
Acknowledged 05/30/2008 Orange and Rockland Utilities Program Elimination of IM program by reduction in pressure and use of Method 2
Operator will reduce pressure to reclassify some pipelines as non-transmission and will apply method 2 to remaining pipelines to determine HCAs. Preliminary evaluations indicate no HCAs will remain.
163
Acknowledged 05/30/2008 Crosstex Energy L.P. Program Gathering line definition leads to classification as transmission line
Application of new gathering line definition has resulted in a line previously treated as gathering being classified as transmission. No HCAs have been identified.
166
Acknowledged 06/30/2008 Dominion East Ohio Program Sale of pipelines in IM program
Operator reports sale of some pipelines included in its IM program. Operator will continue to operate the lines for a specified period, and they will remain in the IM program over that period.
167
Acknowledged 08/14/2008 Sacramento Municipal Utility District Program Addition of new HCA segment to IM program
Additional pipeline segment identified as HCA by population density survey.
168
No Objection 08/27/2008 Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP Program Three-month extension of baseline assessments
Operator has requested from the jurisdictional regulatory authority (TX RRC) a 3-month extension of the deadline for conducting baseline assessments to accommodate customer needs.
159
No Objection 11/06/2008 Northern Illinois Gas Program Conversion of line from transmission to distribution
20" line converted from transmission to distribution status, removing HCAs from transmission IM program.
175
No Objection 12/23/2008 El Paso CGP Gas Transmission Company Program Delay in reassessment
Reassessment under Texas IM rule will be delayed due to need to modify line for pigging.
176
Acknowledged 03/31/2009 Dominion East Ohio Program Pipeline reclassification reduces HCA mileage
Reclassification resulted in pipeline no longer treated as transmission. Pipeline was removed from IM program, reducing total covered mileage.
182
No Objection 04/13/2009 Crosstex Gulf Coast Transmission LTD. Program Lease expires, line returns to IM program
Lease expired on line leased to another operator. Reponsibility returns to owning operator. No HCAs on line.
169
Acknowledged 06/04/2009 Dominion East Ohio Program Sold assets removed from IM program
Pipeline was sold to another operator but continued to be operated by the original operator under agreement. The agreement has been terminated and the pipelines are being removed from the original operator's IM program.
185
Acknowledged 06/22/2009 Texas Gas Transmission, LLC. Program IM program to be combined under common parent company program
Operator's IM program to be combined with other subsidiaries into a single program of the parent company.
187
Acknowledged 06/30/2009 GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP Program IM program to be combined under common parent company program
Operator's IM program to be combined with other subsidiaries into a single program of the parent company.
186
Acknowledged 07/28/2009 SMUD Program Changes in physical assets at regulating station
Operator has changed meter and pipe diameter at a regulating station.
200
Not Required 09/04/2009 Entergy New Orleans, Inc. Program Change in IM plan - ILI for pressure test/DA
Operator will modify a pipeline to allow ILI vs performing assessment using a combinaton of pressure test and DA.
205
Acknowledged 09/10/2009 Crosstex Alabama Gathering System L.P. Program Pipelines sold
Operator sold pipelines formerly included in its IM program.
209
Acknowledged 10/19/2009 Texas Gas Transmission, LLC. Program Addition of Direct Assessment as routine assessment method
Operator reports that it has modified its program to include procedures for use of direct assessment (ECDA, ICDA, SCCDA) for IM assessment.
201
Acknowledged 10/19/2009 Cheniere Creole Trail Pipeline, L.P. Program Change in risk model
Operator has implemented a new risk model integrated with its GIS.
202
Acknowledged 10/19/2009 Marathon Pipe Line Program Consolidation of ownership
Operator reports that it has assumed ownership of pipelines previously under other operators.
207
Acknowledged 10/19/2009 Crosstex Mississippi Pipeline, L.P. Program Pipelines sold
Operator sold pipelines formerly included in its IM plan.
208
Acknowledged 10/19/2009 Crosstex Gulf Coast Transmission Ltd. Program Pipelines sold
Operator sold pipelines formerly included in its IM program.
210
Acknowledged 10/19/2009 Crosstex CCNG Transmission Ltd. Program Pipelines sold
Operator sold pipelines formerly included in its IM program.
211
Acknowledged 10/19/2009 Crosstex CCNG Gathering Ltd. Program Pipelines sold
Operator sold pipelines formerly in its IM program.
212
Acknowledged 10/19/2009 Mid-Continent Market Center Program Subsidiary IM program incorporated into Parent
The IM program of a wholly-owned subsidiary have been incorporated into that of the parent operator.
214
Acknowledged 11/18/2009 Kern River Gas Transmission Co Program HCA identificaton method changed
HCA identification method changed to reduce manual review and modification of HCAs determined by software tool
218
Acknowledged 11/19/2009 SMUD Program Pipeline Reroute in HCA
Operator reports it has re-routed pipeline within an HCA.
216
Acknowledged 11/19/2009 SMUD Program Reroute of pipeline within HCA
Operator reports it has re-routed a portion of a pipeline in an HCA.
217
Repair
Not Required 12/16/2005 Union Oil Company of California Repair Delay in repair of immediate anomaly outside HCA; permits needed
Anomaly meeting immediate repair criteria was identified outside HCA in an inaccessible area of National Wildlife Refuge. Permits are required to excavate and are being obtained.
23
No Objection 04/30/2008 Energy Transfer Company Repair Inability to repair immediate conditions in 5 days
Ten immediate conditions were identified by ILI. Operator was unable to excavate all ten within 5 days. Pressure reduction taken.
158
No Objection 12/23/2008 BP Pipelines (North America), Inc. Repair Assessment deferred until 2011
Assessment will not be conducted until 2011
174
Not Required 11/18/2009 Redding Electric Utility Repair Operator will not meet 50% assessment deadline
Operator will not meet regulatory deadline for assessing 50% of covered pipe.
184
Technology
Under Review   Florida Gas Transmission Technology Use of guided wave ultrasound for pipe in casing and under parking lot
Guided wave ultrasound will be used in a go/no-go mode for pipe in casing and under parking lot pavement.
98
Under Review   Florida Gas Transmission Technology Use of guided wave to assess pipe in casing
Long-range guided wave ultrasound will be used to assess cased pipe on a go/no-go basis.
99
Under Review   Atmos Energy Technology Use of guided wave for cased pipe (Intrastate: GA)
Operator plans to use standard procedures, submitted for review, to conduct assessments using guided wave ultrasound on pipe in casings.
188
Under Review   Atmos Energy Technology Use of guided wave for cased pipe (Intrastate: MO)
Operator plans to use standard procedures, submitted for review, to conduct assessments using guided wave ultrasound on pipe in casings.
191
Under Review   Atmos Energy Technology Use of guided wave for cased pipe (Intrastate: TN)
Operator plans to use standard procedures, submitted for review, to conduct assessments using guided wave ultrasound on pipe in casings.
192
Under Review   Atmos Energy Corporation - West Texas Technology Use of guided wave for cased pipe (Intrastate: TX)
Operator plans to use standard procedures, submitted for review, to conduct assessments using guided wave ultrasound on pipe in casings.
194
Under Review   Atmos Energy Corporation - Colorado/Kansas Technology Use of guided wave for cased pipe (Intrastate: CO)
Operator plans to use standard procedures, submitted for review, to conduct assessments using guided wave ultrasound on pipe in casings.
195
Under Review   Atmos Energy Corporation - Mississippi Technology Use of guided wave for cased pipe (Intrastate: MS)
Operator plans to use standard procedures, submitted for review, to conduct assessments using guided wave ultrasound on pipe in casings.
198
Under Review   Atmos Energy Technology Use of guided wave for cased pipe (Intrastate: KY)
Operator plans to use standard procedures, submitted for review, to conduct assessments using guided wave ultrasound on pipe in casings.
199
Under Review   Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP Technology Use of guided wave for cased pipe assessed otherwise by ECDA
Operator has developed ECDA procedures that include use of Guided Wave ultrasound for cased crossings.
203
Under Review   Texas Gas Transmission, LLC Technology Use of guided wave for cased pipe assessed otherwise by ECDA
Operator has developed ECDA procedures that include use of Guided Wave ultrasound for cased crossings.
204
Under Review   Northern Natural Gas Co Technology Use of GWUT for cased crossings
Guided wave ultrasound will be used to assess cased crossings in pipe otherwise assessed using direct assessment.
206
Under Review   Targa Resources Operating, LP Technology Use of Guided Wave for Cased Crossing
Guided wave ultrasound will be used for 100 ft. cased crossing.
215
Objections Noted 04/19/2005 Atmos Energy Technology Use of Guided Ultrasonic Technology
Proposal to use guided ultrasonic technology "in situation appropriate circumstances".
6
Objections Noted 04/26/2005 Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company Technology Plan to use Guided Wave Ultrasound for Cased Crossings (12
Plan to use Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing to assess four cased railroad crossings on interstate pipeline in Montana.
7
Objections Noted 06/08/2005 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Technology Use of Guided Wave Ultrasound for hydrogen pipeline in casings
Operator proposes to use a standard procedure to emply guided wave ultrasound to assess cased pipe carrying hydrogen gas.
4
No Objection 06/15/2005 Laclede Gas Company Technology Proposed use of Guided Wave Ultrasound
Operator proposes to use guided wave ultrasound to assess 13 ft pipe segment in casing.
3
Objections Noted 06/24/2005 East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC Technology Use of Guided Wave Ultrasound for assessment in casing
Intent to use guided wave ulatrasound to assess a 22" pipeline in casing, 76 feet in length.
12
Objections Noted 06/24/2005 East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC Technology Use of Guided Wave Ultrasound on Cased pipeline - 3 locations
Intent to use long-range guided wave ultrasound on three portions of cased pipeline (206', 114', and 47') in a section otherwise to be assessed using ECDA.
13
Objections Noted 08/31/2005 Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. Technology Use of Electrical Surveys and DCVG/ACVG to screen pipe in casings
Use of electrical surveys and Pipeline Current Mapper to screen pipe in casings for holidays. Cased pipe determined likely to exhibit holidays, or which is shorted, will be examined using guided wave ultrasound.
11
Objections Noted 10/13/2005 National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation Technology Use of Teletest torsional or linear guided wave ultrasound in casings
Plan to use guided wave when casing is shorted.
18
Objections Noted 10/13/2005 National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation Technology Use of Teletest linear or torsional guided wave for casings
Plans to use when casing is shorted.
19
Objections Noted 10/13/2005 National Fuel Gas Supply Corpooration Technology Use of Teletest linear or torsional guided wave ultrasound in casings
Plans to use where casings are shorted.
20
Objections Noted 10/13/2005 National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation Technology Use of Teletest linear or torsional guided wave ultrasound in casings
Plans to use where casing is shorted.
21
Objections Noted 10/13/2005 National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation Technology Use of Teletest linear or torsional guided wave ultrasound in casings
Plans to use where casing is shorted.
22
No Objection 01/10/2006 Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. Technology Use of Guided Wave Ultrasound for Casings
Corrosion leak occurred on line previously assessed by pressure testing. Operator intends to use ECDA and to use guided wave ultrasound for pipeline in casings
17
No Objection 03/28/2006 Northern Illinois Gas Technology Use of long-range guided wave ultrasound for 15 cased crossings
Use of long-range guided wave ultrasound based on GTI/AGA study.
45
No Objection 03/28/2006 Northwest Natural Gas Company Technology Use of Teletest Guided Wave on Cased Segment
Use of Teletest guided wave to assess 16" transmission pipeline segment in 20" casing under railroad track.
46
No Objection 05/10/2006 Laclede Gas Company Technology Use of Guided Wave for cased pipe and ICDA
Use of long-range guided wave ultrasound to assess cased pipe that cannot be assessed by other methods. Based on methods validated by GTI study.
44
No Objection 06/13/2006 Northern Illinois Gas Technology Use of long-range guided wave -- additional locations
Additional locations, 2 cased and one un-cased, to be addressed by guided wave in addition to those described in earlier notification (#45)
55
Objections Noted 07/26/2006 East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC Technology Use of Guided Wave Ultrasound in Casings
Use of guided wave ultrasound for pipe in casings on line otherwise to be assessed with ECDA. Identical to other notifications submitted at the same time except for location and details of affected pipe.
39
Objections Noted 07/26/2006 East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC Technology Use of Guided Wave Ultrasound where ICDA is impractical
Two HCAs, 1307 and 579 feet in length will be assessed using long-range guided wave ultrasound and ECDA. ICDA is impractical, because required dig locations are not accessible.
49
Objections Noted 07/28/2006 Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC Technology Use of Guided Wave Ultrasound on Cased pipe
Planned use of guided wave ultrasound for 75' casing on line otherwise to be assessed using ECDA.
37
Objections Noted 07/28/2006 Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC Technology Use of Guided Wave Ultrasound on Casings
Use of Guided Wave ultrasound for casing on pipeline otherwise to be assessed by ECDA. Identical to similar notifications submitted at the same time except for location and details of affected pipe.
38
Objections Noted 10/05/2006 CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Technology Use of Guided Wave Ultrasound on Cased Crossings
Use of Guided Wave Ultrasound on 14 cased crossings in AR and LA.
47
Not Required 12/18/2006 Duke Energy Field Services, LLP Technology Use of Guided Wave Ultrasound to Assess a 2-in. lateral
Operator proposes to use guided wave ultrasound technology to assess a 434 ft., 2-in., pipeline segment.
1
Not Required 12/18/2006 Duke Energy Field Services Technology Use of Guided Wave Ultrasound on Delivery Lateral
Proposed use of guided wave ultrasound to assess an 887 ft., 12-in, lateral
2
No Objection 12/19/2006 Southern California Gas Company Technology Use of guided wave for
Guided wave ultrasound to be used to assess segments not suitable for ILI, pressure test, or DA provided equivalency is demonstrated in ability to detect a defect that would fail a hydro test meeting Subpart O requirements.
50
Objections Noted 02/27/2007 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Technology Use of long-range guided wave ultrasound for pipe in casings
Use of long-range guided wave ultrasound for pipe in casings where 1) there is evidence of metal to metal short, or 2)Where there is evidence of an electrolytic short and an operating history which points to a likelihood of atmospheric corrosion within the casing, or 3)Where the casing is found to have an electrolytic short and inadequate CP.
57
Objections Noted 04/02/2007 Paiute Pipeline Corp Technology Use of LRGW UT for inaccessible pipe (e.g., casings)
Operator plans to use long range guided wave UT to assess pipe that is not accessible for indirect inspection tools used with DA
82
Objections Noted 04/10/2007 MichCon (parent company is DTE Energy) Technology Use of long-range ultrasonic for cased segments
Operator plans to use long-range ultrasonic testing as the assessment method for 22 cased pipeline segments.
70
No Objection 05/10/2007 Chevron Pipe Line Company Technology Use of guided wave ultrasound for casings
Assessment of cased pipe in HCA (class 3) using long-range guided wave per submitted procedure.
95
No Objection 06/06/2007 Southeast Alabama Gas District Technology Use of Guided Wave at casings in conjunction with PCM/ACVG ECDA
Use of long range guided wave UT to confirm indications in casings from ECDA using pipeline current mapper and ACVG conducted on either side of the casing.
32
Objections Noted 06/14/2007 Western Farmers Electric Cooperative Technology Use of guided wave ultrasound
Use of long-range guided wave ultrasound for limited HCAs
93
Not Required 08/20/2007 Western Farmers Electric Cooperative Technology Use of Guided Wave on uncased pipe
Use of guided wave on uncased pipe
123
Objections Noted 10/16/2007 Gas Transmission Northwest Technology Use of SCCDA for near-neutral SCC
Operator plans to use SCCDA methods to address the threat of near-neutral pH SCC
113
Objections Noted 12/19/2007 CenterPoint Energy � Mississippi River Transmission Company Technology Use of SCCDA for near-neutral pH SCC
Operator plans to use SCCDA for near-neutral pH SCC on line segments that have been assessed by ILI
121
No Objection 01/23/2008 Northern Illinois Gas Technology
152
No Objection 01/29/2008 CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission and Mississippi River Transmission Technology Use of long-range guided wave for cased crossings
Operator will use long-range guided wave ultrasound to assess pipe in casings.
150
No Objection 03/03/2008 Praxair, Inc. Technology Use of GUL-3 guided wave for cased pipe on Hydrogen line
124
No Objection 03/13/2008 Northern Indiana Public Service Company - NIPSCo Technology Use of guided wave to assess pipe in casings
Use of long-range guided wave to assess cased pipe in HCA.
96
No Objection 04/04/2008 Consumers Energy Technology Use of Guided Wave Ultrasound
Operator proposes to use guided wave ultrasound using procedures it developed consistent with PHMSA review checklist.
160
Objections Noted 04/07/2008 Eastern Shore Natural Gas Technology Use of long-range guided wave in casings
Long-range guided wave will be used to assess cased pipe where other methods are infeasible.
85
Objections Noted 04/15/2008 Dominion Transmission, Inc. Technology Use of SCCDA for near-neutral pH SCC
Operator intends to use SCCDA to assess for near-neutral pH SCC
140
Objections Noted 04/18/2008 Cascade Natural Gas Corporation Technology Use of GWUT to assess cased pipe
Operator plans to use long-range guided wave to assess all cased pipe in HCA based on a procedure submitted with the notification.
92
No Objection 04/18/2008 Great Lakes Gas Transmission Technology Use of SCCDA for near-neutral SCC
Operator intends to use SCCDA, augmented by a risk analysis designed to identify likelihood of SCC, for near-neutral SCC.
155
No Objection 04/29/2008 Northern Illinois Gas Technology Use of Guided wave ultrasound to assess pipe in 2 casings
Long-range guided wave ultrasound will be used to assess pipe in 2 casings.
161
No Objection 06/11/2008 Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co Technology Use of NDE methods to assess manufacturing threat on small segments
Operator intends to use Magnetic Particle Examination (MT), Ultrasonic Examination(UT) and Radiographic Examination (RT) to assess the manufacturing threat for small segments not amenable to pressure testing.
157
No Objection 08/14/2008 East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC Technology Use of long-range guided wave on non-piggable segments
Operator intends to use guided wave to assess various pipeline segments that can not be inspected using ILI.
165
Objections Noted 08/18/2008 Southwest Gas Corporation Technology Use of LRGW UT for inaccessible pipe (e.g., casings)
Operator plans to use long range guided wave UT to assess pipe that is not accessible for indirect inspection tools used with DA
81
No Objection 08/18/2008 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Technology Use of TFI for Long-seam threats
Operator proposes to use a TFI ILI tool to assess threats relevant to longitudinal seams.
122
No Objection 10/16/2008 CenterPoint Energy – Mississippi River Transmission Company (12576),Cent Technology Extended use of guided wave
Extends operator's use of guided wave procedures addressed in prior notification to all cased crossings where DA would otherwise be assessment method and entire length of cased crossing can be effectively examined with guided wave.
172
No Objection 11/26/2008 CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission, Mississippi River Transmission, IGT Technology Extended use of guided wave
Extends operator's use of guided wave procedures addressed in prior notification to all cased crossings where DA would otherwise be assessment method and entire length of cased crossing can be effectively examined with guided wave.
171
Not Required 12/23/2008 Praxair, Inc. Technology Use of GUL-3 guided wave for cased pipe on Hydrogen line
126
No Objection 01/14/2009 Northern Illinois Gas Technology Use of Guided Wave for cased piping
Operator plans to use guided wave to assess cased pipe at 3 locations.
181
No Objection 01/15/2009 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Technology Use of TFI tool to assess long-seam threats
Pipeline system has experienced seam failures and thus requires assessment for this threat. TFI tool to be used.
173
No Objection 03/02/2009 Oklahoma Natural Gas Company Technology Use of Guided Wave for cased piping
Operator plans to use Guided wave ultrasound to assess cased piping, using procedures based on PHMSA guidelines.
177
No Objection 03/27/2009 Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. Technology Plan to use SCCDA as assessment method
Operator plans to use SCCDA to assess HCA segments for which SCC has been identified as a potential threat.
170
No Objection 03/31/2009 Questar Pipeline Company Technology Near-neutral pH SCCDA
Operator plans to use SCCDA, based on detailed procedures, to assess potential sites for near-neutral SCC.
117
No Objection 03/31/2009 Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. Technology Use of NDT methods to assess manufacturing threat in long seam
Operator will use magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic examinations to supplement ILI for assessment of long seam.
180
No Objection 06/22/2009 Atmos Energy Corporation - Colorado/Kansas Technology Use of guided wave for cased pipe (Intrastate: KS)
Operator plans to use standard procedures, submitted for review, to conduct assessments using guided wave ultrasound on pipe in casings.
196
No Objection 06/29/2009 Atmos Energy Technology Use of guided wave for cased pipe (Intrastate: IA)
Operator plans to use standard procedures, submitted for review, to conduct assessments using guided wave ultrasound on pipe in casings.
189
No Objection 07/01/2009 Atmos Energy Technology Use of guided wave for cased pipe (Intrastate: IL)
Operator plans to use standard procedures, submitted for review, to conduct assessments using guided wave ultrasound on pipe in casings.
190
No Objection 07/17/2009 Atmos Energy Technology Use of guided wave for cased pipe (Intrastate: VA)
Operator plans to use standard procedures, submitted for review, to conduct assessments using guided wave ultrasound on pipe in casings.
193
No Objection 09/04/2009 Atmos Energy Technology Use of guided wave for cased pipe (Intrastate: LA)
Operator plans to use standard procedures, submitted for review, to conduct assessments using guided wave ultrasound on pipe in casings.
197
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