COURSE INTRODUCTION TO PIPELINE SAFETY REGULATIONS Octber 20-21, 2016 Crwn Plaza Hustn Galleria Hustn, TX EUCI is authrized by IACET t ffer 1.0 CEUs fr the curse. 1
Octber 20-21, 2016 Hustn, TX OVERVIEW Pipeline safety is a rapidly develping and increasingly imprtant area f law and fcus f the gas and il industry. In light f recent well-publicized incidents, the Department f Transprtatin (DOT) and state agencies have ramped up enfrcement and have taken steps t strengthen existing regulatins, clse lphles, and add new safety initiatives and requirements. These changes create uncertainty and impact prject planning and new cnstructin. This curse, instructed by an attrney with unique experience in pipeline cmpliance and litigatin, will highlight changes in the law and explain hw cmpanies can adapt t this dynamic situatin. This curse will specifically fcus n the statutry and regulatry regime gverning pipeline safety. This includes an emphasis n the nature and scpe f the substantive and prcedural requirements, recent pipeline initiatives that went int effect, and changes n the hrizn. We will lk at majr initiatives that directly affect pipeline cmpanies, such as integrity management. We will als discuss hw t create and enhance regulatry cmpliance prgrams and prepare fr regulatry audits. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Attrneys In-huse cunsel O&G executives and managers Pipeline prject mangers Safety managers Cmpliance managers Regulatrs and regulatry affairs persnnel Engineers Risk-management cnsultants Energy cnsultants LEARNING OUTCOMES Discuss the legal implicatins f pipeline safety regulatry nn-cmpliance Describe regulatry inspectin and enfrcement trends Evaluate hw t meet pipeline O&M regulatry requirements Explain OQ regulatry requirements Detail integrity management regulatins Express CRM regulatins Review meaningful metrics fr develping and enhancing yur wn regulatry cmpliance prgram Address internal prgram audits Discuss prcess and effectiveness reviews Prepare fr regulatry audits 2
Octber 20-21, 2016 Hustn, TX AGENDA Thursday, Octber 20, 2016 8:00 8:30 a.m. Registratin and Cntinental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Curse Timing 12:00 1:00 p.m. Grup Lunchen Intrductin Legal Risk: Mre than Just Penalties Explring the Implicatins f Regulatry Nn-Cmpliance Including Litigatin Risk Inspectin & Enfrcement Trends Inspectin/enfrcement fcus PHMSA trends Penalties Nuts and Blts Understanding Pipeline Safety Requirements O&M Meeting requirements Review f the 9 essential elements f an O&M plan Explanatin f required written cntent, training, dcumentatin and review requirements and why an ff-the-shelf O&M plan will suffice Dcumentatin f O&M and cde required tasks fr cmpliance Operatr Qualificatin Understanding the Operatr Qualificatin Rules under 49 CFR 192 Subpart N and Part 195 Subpart G, including dcumentatin, review, and OQ inspectin issues Integrity Management IMP DIMP Public Awareness Cntrl Rm Management (CRM) The rule Inspectin prtcl Emergency Management 3
Octber 20-21, 2016 Hustn, TX AGENDA Friday, Octber 21, 2016 8:00 8:30 a.m. Cntinental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Curse Timing Develping and Enhancing yur Cmpliance Prgram Meaningful metrics Objectives, gals and targets Why metrics matter Leading vs. lagging indicatrs PHMSA guidance n prgram evaluatin and meaningful metrics What t d with the guidance t make yur prgrams mre effective Internal Prgram Audit Prcess and Effectiveness Reviews Preparing fr Regulatry Audits INSTRUCTOR Charlene B. Wright / Managing Member / Wright & Assciates PLLC Ms. Wright fcuses n regulatry matters and litigatin arising frm the cnstructin and peratin f natural gas, crude il, refined prducts and gas liquids pipelines and the transprtatin and strage f hazardus materials in Nrth America. She advises clients n cmplex federal and state laws, agency regulatins and industry standards including the Pipeline Safety Act, Federal Hazardus Materials Transprtatin law, Occupatinal Safety and Health Act, (OSHA) Txic Substances Cntrl Act, (TSCA), the PCB Mega Rule, LP Gas Cde and NFPA Standards. She represents clients in cmpliance, enfrcement and permitting matters include thse under the authrity f the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardus Materials Safety Administratin (PHMSA), Federal Energy Regulatry Cmmissin (FERC), Bureau f Ocean Energy Management Regulatin & Enfrcement (BOEMRE), U.S. Envirnmental Prtectin Agency (EPA), Federal Mtr Carrier Safety Administratin (FMSCA), United States Cast Guard, (USCG), State and Lcal LP Gas Agencies, the Texas Railrad Cmmissin, and Transprt Canada. Her experience includes drafting cmments t prpsed rules impacting the industry and analysis f legislative initiatives. Ms. Wright defends energy clients in litigatin resulting frm rupture, leak, fire and explsin in state and federal curts. She has handled litigatin in Califrnia, Clrad, Illinis, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesta, Missuri, New Mexic, New Jersey, New Yrk, Nrth Carlina, Ohi, Oklahma, Oregn, Utah, and Wiscnsin. 4
Octber 20-21, 2016 Hustn, TX INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS Case studies, PwerPint presentatins, and grup discussin will be used in this event. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PROGRAM Participants must sign in/ut each day and be in attendance fr the entirety f the curse t be eligible fr cntinuing educatin credit. IACET CREDITS EUCI has been accredited as an Authrized Prvider by the Internatinal Assciatin fr Cntinuing Educatin and Training (IACET). In btaining this accreditatin, EUCI has demnstrated that it cmplies with the ANSI/IACET Standard which is recgnized internatinally as a standard f gd practice. As a result f their Authrized Prvider status, EUCI is authrized t ffer IACET CEUs fr its prgrams that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. EUCI is authrized by IACET t ffer 1.0 CEUs fr the curse. EVENT LOCATION A rm blck has been reserved at the Crwn Plaza Hustn Galleria, 7611 Katy Freeway, Hustn, TX 77024, fr the nights f Octber 19-20, 2016. Rm rates are $139, plus tax. Call 1-713-997-8123 fr reservatins and mentin the EUCI curse t get the grup rate. The cutff date t receive the grup rate is September 19, 2016, but as there are a limited number f rms available at this rate, the rm blck may clse sner. Please make yur reservatins early. PROCEEDINGS The prceedings f the curse will be published, and ne cpy will be distributed t each registrant at the curse. REGISTER 3 SEND 4TH FREE Any rganizatin wishing t send multiple attendees t these cnferences may send 1 FREE fr every 3 delegates registered. Please nte that all registratins must be made at the same time t qualify. 5
Please make checks payable t: PMA" EVENT LOCATION A rm blck has been reserved at the Crwn Plaza Hustn Galleria, 7611 Katy Freeway, Hustn, TX 77024, fr the nights f Octber 19-20, 2016. Rm rates are $139, plus tax. Call 1-713- 997-8123 fr reservatins and mentin the EUCI curse t get the grup rate. The cutff date t receive the grup rate is September 19, 2016, but as there are a limited number f rms available at this rate, the rm blck may clse sner. Please make yur reservatins early. INTRODUCTION TO PIPELINE SAFETY REGULATIONS COURSE, OCTOBER 20-21, 2016: US $1395 EARLY BIRD ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2016: US $1195 Hw did yu hear abut this event? (direct e-mail, clleague, speaker(s), etc.) Print Name Jb Title Cmpany What name d yu prefer n yur name badge? Address City State/Prvince Zip/Pstal Cde Cuntry Telephne Email List any dietary r accessibility needs here CREDIT CARD Name n Card Accunt Number Billing Address Billing City Billing State Billing Zip Cde/Pstal Cde Exp. Date Security Cde (last 3 digits n the back f Visa and MC r 4 digits n frnt f AmEx) OR Enclsed is a check fr $ t cver registratins. Substitutins & Cancellatins Yur registratin may be transferred t a member f yur rganizatin up t 24 hurs in advance f the event. Cancellatins must be received n r befre September 16, 2016 in rder t be refunded and will be subject t a US $195.00 prcessing fee per registrant. N refunds will be made after this date. Cancellatins received after this date will create a credit f the tuitin (less prcessing fee) gd tward any ther EUCI event. This credit will be gd fr six mnths frm the cancellatin date. In the event f nn-attendance, all registratin fees will be frfeited. In case f cnference cancellatin, EUCI s liability is limited t refund f the event registratin fee nly. Fr mre infrmatin regarding administrative plicies, such as cmplaints and refunds, please cntact ur ffices at (201) 871-0474. 6