80 FR 48955 - Pipeline Safety: Public Workshop on Hazardous Liquid Integrity Verification Process

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 157 (August 14, 2015)

This notice is announcing a public workshop to be held on the concept of ``Hazard Liquid Integrity Verification Process (HL IVP).'' The HL IVP is to confirm the Maximum Operating Pressure when pipeline records are not traceable, verifiable, or complete. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) held a similar workshop in August 2013 on the Integrity Verification Process for gas transmission pipelines to help address several mandates in the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 and National Transportation Safety Board recommendations. At this one day workshop, PHMSA will present the latest information for a proposal for HL IVP and have presentations of perspectives from pipeline operators, state regulatory partners, and the public. Earlier draft material provided to stakeholders along with comments in response from the American Petroleum Institute and the Association of Oil Pipelines are available via the same docket for this workshop.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 157 (Friday, August 14, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48955-48956]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-20065]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[Docket No. PHMSA-2014-0150]


Pipeline Safety: Public Workshop on Hazardous Liquid Integrity 
Verification Process

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice is announcing a public workshop to be held on the 
concept of ``Hazard Liquid Integrity Verification Process (HL IVP).'' 
The HL IVP is to confirm the Maximum Operating Pressure when pipeline 
records are not traceable, verifiable, or complete. The Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) held a similar 
workshop in August 2013 on the Integrity Verification Process for gas 
transmission pipelines to help address several mandates in the Pipeline 
Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 and National 
Transportation Safety Board recommendations. At this one day workshop, 
PHMSA will present the latest information for a proposal for HL IVP and 
have presentations of perspectives from pipeline operators, state 
regulatory partners, and the public. Earlier draft material provided to 
stakeholders along with comments in response from the American 
Petroleum Institute and the Association of Oil Pipelines are available 
via the same docket for this workshop.

DATES: The public meeting will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the Crystal City Marriott at 
Reagan National Airport, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA, 
22202. A limited block of rooms is available at the government rate of 
$162 per night. The deadline to book a room in the block is August 6, 
2015, or when the block is filled, whichever comes first. More 
information and a link to reserve a room are available on the meeting 
Web site. You can also call the hotel directly at 1-703-413-5500 and 
ask for the ``U.S. Department of Transportation Meeting'' block.
    The event will also be Webcast. A link to the Webcast will be 
provided via the meeting Web site when available, but no later than the 
day of the workshop.
    Registration: Members of the public may attend this free workshop. 
To help assure that adequate space is provided, all attendees are 
encouraged to register for the workshop in advance via the meeting Web 
site at: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=103. 
Onsite registration will also be available.
    Comments: Members of the public may also submit written comments 
either before or after the workshop. Comments should reference Docket 
No. PHMSA-2014-0150. Comments may be submitted in the following ways:
     E-Gov Web site: http://www.regulations.gov. This site 
allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice 
issued by any agency. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail: Docket Management System, U.S. Department of 
Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, 
Washington, DC 20590.
    Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System, Room W12-140, on the 
ground floor of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.
    Instructions: Identify the docket number at the beginning of your 
comments. If you submit your comments by mail, submit two copies. If 
you wish to receive confirmation that PHMSA has received your comments, 
include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Internet users may submit 
comments at http://www.regulations.gov.

    Note: Comments will be posted without changes or edits to http://www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided. 
Please see the Privacy Act Statement heading below for additional 
information.

    Privacy Act Statement: Anyone may search the electronic form of all 
comments received for any of our dockets. You may review DOT's complete 
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published April 11, 2000, 
(65 FR 19477).
    Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For 
information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, please 
contact Max Kieba at 202-493-0595 or by email at [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Max Kieba, Office of Pipeline Safety, 
at 202-493-0595 or by email at [email protected], regarding the subject 
matter of this notice.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: More details on this meeting, including the 
location, times, and agenda items, will be available on the meeting 
registration

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Web site at https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=103 
as they become available. Please note that the public workshop will be 
webcast, and presentations will be available via the meeting Web site 
after the conclusion of the meeting. The workshop will be open to 
members of the public.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 11, 2015, under authority 
delegated in 49 CFR 1.97.
Alan K. Mayberry,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Policy and Programs.
[FR Doc. 2015-20065 Filed 8-13-15; 8:45 am]
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