SGA Operating Conference,

Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, GA

Workshop - Distribution Integrity Management (DIMP)

An AGA workshop

Workshop - Pipeline Repair Methods

Class forming

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Federal Register - June 25, 2008

- Distribution Integrity Management Program

The comment period is 90 days (due Sep 23, 2008)

Texas Final Rule – Coupling and Leak Surveys

The adopted rules require Texas gas distribution companies to establish a risk-based schedule of increased leak inspections; standardize leak grading and repair time frames; and repair or remove and replace certain compression couplings due to leaks or serviceability.

Effective date of September 1, 2008

From:

Jeff Weise - July 2008

Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation

Subject: DIMP Webcast Announcement

I am writing today to announce the debut of PHMSA's video webcast describing our recently released Distribution Integrity Management (DIMP) notice of proposed rulemaking. This notice published in the Federal Register on June 25th. The webcast is organized in self-contained "chapters" so viewers need only watch, or rewatch if needed, those chapters in which they are interested.

The webcast is available for viewing at the following URL:

http://phmsa.dot.gov/pipeline/imp

PHMSA has also recorded the webcast in DVD format. We will gladly make a copy of this DVD available to you if you want to provide copies to any of your members who may not have broadband internet access. Please let us know if you would like a master copy.