82 FR 23714 - Pipeline Safety: Meeting of the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 98 (May 23, 2017)
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 98 (May 23, 2017)
| Page Range | 23714-23715 | |
| FR Document | 2017-10621 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 98 (Tuesday, May 23, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 23714-23715] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10621] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA-2016-0136] Pipeline Safety: Meeting of the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee, also known as the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC). The GPAC will meet to continue discussing topics and provisions for the proposed rule titled ``Safety of Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines.'' DATES: The committee will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Tuesday, June 6, 2017, and Wednesday, June 7, 2017. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Westin Arlington Gateway, 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203. The meeting agenda, and any additional information will be published on the following pipeline advisory committee meeting and registration page: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=123. The meetings will not be webcast; however, presentations will be available on the meeting Web site and posted on the E-Gov Web site, http://www.regulations.gov, under docket number PHMSA-2016-0136 within 30 days following the meeting. Public Participation This meeting will be open to the public. Members of the public who wish to attend in person are asked to register at the meeting links above no later than Friday, June 2, 2017 in order to facilitate entry and guarantee seating. Members of the public who attend in person will also be provided an opportunity to make a statement during the meeting. Written comments: Persons who wish to submit written comments on the meeting may submit them to the docket 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. Fax: 1-202-493-2251. Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: Room W12-140 on the ground level of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. Instructions: Identify the docket number PHMSA-2016-0136 at the beginning of your comments. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). Therefore, consider reviewing DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477), or view the Privacy Notice at http://www.regulations.gov before submitting any such comments. Docket: For access to the docket or to read background documents or comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or to Room W12- 140 on the ground level of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you wish to receive confirmation of receipt of your written comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard with the following statement: ``Comments on PHMSA-2016-0136.'' The docket clerk will date stamp the postcard prior to returning it to you via the U.S. mail. Privacy Act Statement In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. [[Page 23715]] Services for Individuals with Disabilities: The public meeting will be physically accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals requiring accommodations, such as sign language interpretation or other ancillary aids, are asked to notify Cheryl Whetsel at [email protected] by Friday, June 2, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the meeting, contact Cheryl Whetsel by phone at 202-366-4431 or by email at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Meeting Details and Agenda The GPAC will be considering the proposed rule titled, ``Safety of Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines,'' which was published in the Federal Register on April 8, 2016, (81 FR 20722) and on the associated regulatory analysis. In the proposed rule, PHMSA is proposing the following changes to Part 192:Require periodic assessments of pipelines in locations where persons are expected to be at risk that are not already covered under the integrity management program requirements. Modify the repair criteria, both inside and outside of high consequence areas (HCAs). Require inspections of pipelines in areas affected by extreme weather, man-made and natural disasters, and other similar events. Provide additional specificity for in-line inspections, including explicit requirements to account for uncertainty of reported inspection data when evaluating in-line inspection data to identify anomalies. Expand integrity assessment methods to explicitly address guided wave ultrasonic inspection and excavation with direct in-situ examination. Provide clearer functional requirements for conducting risk assessments for integrity management, including addressing seismic risks. Expand the mandatory data collection and integration requirements for integrity management, including data validation and seismicity. Add requirements to address management of change. Repeal the use of API Recommended Practice 80 for gathering lines. Apply Type B requirements along with emergency requirements to newly regulated greater than 8-inch Type A gathering lines in Class 1 locations (GAO Recommendation 14-667). Extend the reporting requirements to all gathering lines. Expand requirements for corrosion protection to specify additional post-construction quality checks, and periodic operational and maintenance checks to address coating integrity, cathodic protection, and gas quality monitoring. Require operators to report maximum allowable operating pressure exceedances. Require safety features on in-line inspection tool launchers and receivers. Add certain types of roadways to the definition of ``identified sites'' (NTSB P-14-1). Address grandfathered pipe and pipe with inadequate records. The GPAC meeting agenda will include a discussion on the following topics as time permits: --Corrosion control. --Records. --IM Clarifications. --Strengthened assessment requirements. --Assessments outside of HCAs. --Repair criteria revisions. --Material documentation. --Integrity Verification Process for grandfathered segments. The agenda will be published on the PHMSA meeting page https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=123, once it is finalized. II. Committee Background The GPAC is a statutorily mandated advisory committee that advises PHMSA on proposed gas pipeline safety standards and their associated risk assessments. The committee is established in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, as amended) and 49 U.S.C. 60115. The committee consists of 15 members with membership evenly divided among federal and state governments, the regulated industry, and the general public. The committees advise PHMSA on the technical feasibility, reasonableness, cost-effectiveness, and practicability of each proposed pipeline safety standard. Issued in Washington, DC, on May 18, 2017, under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.97. Alan K. Mayberry, Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. 2017-10621 Filed 5-22-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-60-P
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this notice and determined that granting If the exemption is still effective at the meeting may submit them to the docket
the exemption will create a level of end of the 2-year period, the person may in the following ways:
safety equal to or greater than not apply to FMCSA for a renewal under E-Gov Web site: http://
granting the exemptions. A second procedures in effect at that time. www.regulations.gov. This site allows
anonymous commenter stated that Issued on: May 17, 2017. the public to enter comments on any
anybody who uses or abuses alcohol or Larry W. Minor, Federal Register notice issued by any
drugs with this exemption should no agency.
Associate Administrator for Policy.
longer qualify for the exemption. In Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
[FR Doc. 2017–10563 Filed 5–22–17; 8:45 am]
addition, they should not be able to Mail: Docket Management Facility;
reapply until they can prove at least 5 BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
U.S. Department of Transportation
years of drug and/or alcohol (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
rehabilitation. As stated previously, West Building, Room W12–140,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FMCSA has reviewed the pertinent Washington, DC 20590–0001.
medical records and driving history of Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Hand Delivery: Room W12–140 on the
each driver on this notice and Safety Administration ground level of the DOT West Building,
determined that granting the exemption 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
will create a level of safety equal to or [Docket No. PHMSA–2016–0136] Washington, DC, between 9:00 a.m. and
greater than not granting the 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
exemptions. Assessment and evaluation Pipeline Safety: Meeting of the Gas
Pipeline Advisory Committee except on Federal holidays.
for drug and alcohol abuse is provided Instructions: Identify the docket
during the medical certification AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous number PHMSA–2016–0136 at the
examination process by certified Materials Safety Administration beginning of your comments. Note that
medical examiners on FMCSA’s (PHMSA), DOT. all comments received will be posted
National Registry of certified medical ACTION: Notice of advisory committee without change to http://
examiners (MEs). Only drivers who meeting. www.regulations.gov, including any
meet the remaining physical personal information provided. Anyone
qualification standards in the Federal SUMMARY: This notice announces a can search the electronic form of all
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations [49 public meeting of the Technical comments received into any of our
CFR 391.41(b)(1)–(13)] and are found Pipeline Safety Standards Committee, dockets by the name of the individual
‘‘otherwise qualified by the ME are also known as the Gas Pipeline submitting the comment (or signing the
eligible to apply for a vision exemption. Advisory Committee (GPAC). The GPAC comment, if submitted on behalf of an
will meet to continue discussing topics association, business, labor union, etc.).
VI. Conclusion
and provisions for the proposed rule Therefore, consider reviewing DOT’s
Based upon its evaluation of the 18 titled ‘‘Safety of Gas Transmission and complete Privacy Act Statement in the
exemption applications, FMCSA Gathering Pipelines.’’ Federal Register published on April 11,
exempts the following drivers from the DATES: The committee will meet from 2000 (65 FR 19477), or view the Privacy
vision requirement in 49 CFR 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Tuesday, Notice at http://www.regulations.gov
391.41(b)(10): June 6, 2017, and Wednesday, June 7, before submitting any such comments.
James E. Demgard (NJ) 2017. Docket: For access to the docket or to
David L. Erickson (SD) ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at read background documents or
Ray A. Fields (KS) the Westin Arlington Gateway, 801 comments, go to http://
Jeffrey L. Gardner (CA) North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203. www.regulations.gov at any time or to
Thomas A. Grigsby (AR) The meeting agenda, and any additional Room W12–140 on the ground level of
Eugene C. Hamilton (NC) information will be published on the the DOT West Building, 1200 New
Jay A. Harding (OR) following pipeline advisory committee Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC,
Melvin L. Hispley III (MD) meeting and registration page: https:// between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Charlie E. Hoggard (TX) Monday through Friday, except Federal
primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/
Richard S. Huzzard (PA) holidays.
MtgHome.mtg?mtg=123.
Kenneth E. Lewis (CA) The meetings will not be webcast; If you wish to receive confirmation of
George J. Paxson, III (DDE) however, presentations will be available receipt of your written comments,
Harlie C. Perryman, III (FL) on the meeting Web site and posted on please include a self-addressed,
Menno H. Reiff (PA) the E-Gov Web site, http:// stamped postcard with the following
Steven R. Richter, Jr. (MN) www.regulations.gov, under docket statement: ‘‘Comments on PHMSA–
Robert R. Schwabe (WA) number PHMSA–2016–0136 within 30 2016–0136.’’ The docket clerk will date
Phillip Shelburne (TX) days following the meeting. stamp the postcard prior to returning it
Wade C. Uhlir (MN) to you via the U.S. mail.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) Public Participation
and 31315, each exemption will be valid Privacy Act Statement
This meeting will be open to the
for 2 years unless revoked earlier by public. Members of the public who wish In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c),
FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked to attend in person are asked to register DOT solicits comments from the public
if: (1) The person fails to comply with to better inform its rulemaking process.
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at the meeting links above no later than
the terms and conditions of the Friday, June 2, 2017 in order to facilitate DOT posts these comments, without
exemption; (2) the exemption has entry and guarantee seating. Members of edit, including any personal information
resulted in a lower level of safety than the public who attend in person will the commenter provides, to
was maintained before it was granted; or also be provided an opportunity to make www.regulations.gov as described in the
(3) continuation of the exemption would a statement during the meeting. system of records notice (DOT/ALL–14
not be consistent with the goals and Written comments: Persons who wish FDMS), which can be reviewed at
objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. to submit written comments on the www.dot.gov/privacy.
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Services for Individuals with • Expand requirements for corrosion DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Disabilities: The public meeting will be protection to specify additional post-
physically accessible to people with construction quality checks, and Office of Foreign Assets Control
disabilities. Individuals requiring periodic operational and maintenance
accommodations, such as sign language Sanctions Actions Pursuant to
checks to address coating integrity,
interpretation or other ancillary aids, are Executive Order 13382
cathodic protection, and gas quality
asked to notify Cheryl Whetsel at monitoring. AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets
cheryl.whetsel@dot.gov by Friday, June Control, Treasury.
2, 2017. • Require operators to report
maximum allowable operating pressure ACTION: Notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
exceedances. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the
information about the meeting, contact
Cheryl Whetsel by phone at 202–366– • Require safety features on in-line Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets
4431 or by email at cheryl.whetsel@ inspection tool launchers and receivers. Control (OFAC) is publishing the names
dot.gov. • Add certain types of roadways to of one or more persons whose property
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the definition of ‘‘identified sites’’ and interests in property are blocked
(NTSB P–14–1). pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.)
I. Meeting Details and Agenda 13382.
• Address grandfathered pipe and
The GPAC will be considering the DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
pipe with inadequate records.
proposed rule titled, ‘‘Safety of Gas section for effective date(s).
Transmission and Gathering Pipelines,’’ The GPAC meeting agenda will FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The
which was published in the Federal include a discussion on the following Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign
Register on April 8, 2016, (81 FR 20722) topics as time permits: Assets Control: Associate Director for
and on the associated regulatory —Corrosion control. Global Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420;
analysis. In the proposed rule, PHMSA Assistant Director for Sanctions
is proposing the following changes to —Records.
Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–
Part 192: —IM Clarifications. 2490; Assistant Director for Licensing,
• Require periodic assessments of tel.: 202–622–2480; or the Department
—Strengthened assessment
pipelines in locations where persons are of the Treasury’s Office of the General
requirements.
expected to be at risk that are not Counsel: Office of the Chief Counsel
already covered under the integrity —Assessments outside of HCAs.
(Foreign Assets Control), tel.: 202–622–
management program requirements. —Repair criteria revisions. 2410 (not toll free numbers).
• Modify the repair criteria, both
inside and outside of high consequence —Material documentation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
areas (HCAs). —Integrity Verification Process for Electronic Availability
• Require inspections of pipelines in grandfathered segments.
The Specially Designated Nationals
areas affected by extreme weather, man-
The agenda will be published on the and Blocked Persons List and additional
made and natural disasters, and other
PHMSA meeting page https:// information concerning OFAC sanctions
similar events.
primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/ programs are available on OFAC’s Web
• Provide additional specificity for
MtgHome.mtg?mtg=123, once it is site (www.treas.gov/ofac).
in-line inspections, including explicit
requirements to account for uncertainty finalized. Notice of OFAC Actions
of reported inspection data when II. Committee Background On May 17, 2017, OFAC’s Acting
evaluating in-line inspection data to Director determined that the property
identify anomalies. The GPAC is a statutorily mandated and interests in property of the
• Expand integrity assessment advisory committee that advises following persons are blocked:
methods to explicitly address guided PHMSA on proposed gas pipeline safety
wave ultrasonic inspection and standards and their associated risk Individuals
excavation with direct in-situ assessments. The committee is 1. RUNLING, Ruan (a.k.a. RUAN, Ricky;
examination. established in accordance with the a.k.a. RUNLING, Ricky); DOB 02 Apr 1982;
• Provide clearer functional Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 nationality China; Additional Sanctions
requirements for conducting risk U.S.C. App. 2, as amended) and 49 Information—Subject to Secondary
assessments for integrity management, Sanctions; Passport P01519268 (China)
U.S.C. 60115. The committee consists of expires 15 Feb 2017 (individual) [NPWMD]
including addressing seismic risks. 15 members with membership evenly
• Expand the mandatory data [IFSR].
divided among federal and state Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii) of
collection and integration requirements
governments, the regulated industry, E.O. 13382 of June 28, 2005, ‘‘Blocking
for integrity management, including Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction
data validation and seismicity. and the general public. The committees
advise PHMSA on the technical Proliferators and Their Supporters’’ because
• Add requirements to address he has provided, or attempted to provide,
management of change. feasibility, reasonableness, cost- financial, material, technological, or other
• Repeal the use of API effectiveness, and practicability of each support for, or goods or services in support
Recommended Practice 80 for gathering proposed pipeline safety standard. of SHIRAZ ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES, an
entity whose property and interests in
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lines. Issued in Washington, DC, on May 18,
• Apply Type B requirements along 2017, under authority delegated in 49 CFR
property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13382.
with emergency requirements to newly 2. AHMADI, Rahim; DOB 07 Sep 1956;
1.97. nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions
regulated greater than 8-inch Type A Information—Subject to Secondary
Alan K. Mayberry,
gathering lines in Class 1 locations Sanctions; Passport A0033560 (Iran);
(GAO Recommendation 14–667). Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
Director, Shahid Bakeri Industries Group
• Extend the reporting requirements [FR Doc. 2017–10621 Filed 5–22–17; 8:45 am] (individual) [NPWMD] [IFSR] (Linked To:
to all gathering lines. BILLING CODE 4910–60–P SHAHID BAKERI INDUSTRIAL GROUP).
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| Dates | The committee will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Tuesday, June 6, 2017, and Wednesday, June 7, 2017. | |
| Contact | For information about the meeting, contact Cheryl Whetsel by phone at 202-366-4431 or by email at [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 23714 |
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