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PHMSA Advisory Bulletin Tightens the Screws on DIMP Risk Evaluations
PHMSA just issued ADB-2026-06, an advisory bulletin reminding gas distribution operators of their existing obligations under 49 CFR Part 192, subpart...
Compliance
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PHMSA Schedules July 30 Joint GPAC/LPAC Meeting
Mark the calendar. On Thursday, July 30, 2026, PHMSA is bringing the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) and the Liquid Pipeline Advisory...
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EWN Compliance Leadership Forum (July 9th)
Energy Worldnet (EWN) hosted the Compliance Leadership Forum (CLF)—a peer-to-peer space designed for candid, practical conversations about pipeline...
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PHMSA's New Approach — 40+ Rulemakings Instead of One, and What's Actually in Them
If you've been watching the PHMSA rulemaking docket lately, you may have noticed something unusual: a flood of proposed rules, all dropping around...
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The Distribution Rule Advances: What Happened at the GPAC Meeting and What Comes Next
PHMSA's Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee, also known as the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC), met on May 28, 2026, to work through...
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Span of Control - Still a Gray Area, But Getting Clearer
Span of Control - Still a Gray Area, But Getting Clearer
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EWN Compliance Leadership Forum (Feb. 18th 2026)
Energy Worldnet (EWN) hosted the first-ever Compliance Leadership Forum (CLF)—a peer-to-peer space designed for candid, practical conversations about...
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ASME B31Q 2025 is Here: What You Need to Know
The American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31Q is a widely used standard in the natural gas industry. It provides pipeline operators with...
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What Makes a Pipeline Task "Covered?" Unraveling the 4-Part Test
Ever wondered why backfilling on an active pipeline requires Operator Qualification (OQ), but backhoe maintenance does not? Or why leak investigation...