API RP 1162 Compliance Solutions
(*see also CFR 49 192 and 195)

June 20, 2005 - The Department of Transportation's (DOT) Public Awareness final rule regarding API RP 1162 went into effect. This Final Rule addresses pipeline efforts to improve public awareness of pipeline operations and safety issues through enhanced communications with:

• The public (including residents and places of congregation, such as businesses, schools, hospitals, prisons, and other places where people gather) in the pipeline vicinity and its associated rights-of-way and pipeline facilities

• State and local emergency response and planning officials (e.g., State and County emergency management agencies (EMAs) and local emergency planning committees (LEPCs)) and first responder organizations

• Local public officials and governing councils of affected municipalities and school districts

• Excavators

The RP 1162 rule addresses the requirements of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act (PSIA) of 2002 and references the guidelines provided in the American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice (RP) 1162, "Public Awareness Programs for Pipeline Operators."

For More Information, Contact Us Today!

1-800-634-6549

The Service Center and Above & Below Ground Consultants use their experience and creativity to deliver turnkey Public Awareness Programs for all your pipeline safety activities, including CFR 49 and RP 1162 DOT regulations. Together, we work diligently on your behalf to ensure that both your CFR 49 192 - 195 and RP 1162 Public Awareness Program exceeds industry standards for compliance, education and safety, as well as stay within your corporate budget and timetable.