Join the MSC and participating agencies, PHMSA, PA PUC, WV PSC and OH PUC, to learn about recent pipeline safety regulation changes.
The significance of pipeline safety has grown dramatically in recent years, primarily because of the development of the nation’s shale plays and the need for new infrastructure to get gas to market, specifically in the northeast. This growth in development has spurred new regulations from The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and its state partners.
This seminar will include an update on the recent changes to the pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA’s new reporting requirements and safety standards for onshore gas gathering lines. Representatives from PHMSA and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, and West Virginia Public Service Commission will also discuss the important initiatives at the federal and state levels. Finally, operators will provide their insights addressing pipeline safety issues in an era of rapidly evolving regulations.
5.5 Professional Development Hours available
AGENDA
9:00 am – 9:30 am | Registration and Breakfast
9:30 am – 10:30 am | Welcome and Introductions
Robert Petrilli, Vice President, Marcellus Shale Coalition
Sarah Braun, Events Manager, Marcellus Shale Coalition
What’s New in Pipeline Safety: Recent Changes to PHMSA’s Regulations
Keith Coyle, Esq., Shareholder, Babst Calland
Chris Hoidal, Esq., Shareholder, Babst Calland
10:30 am – 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 11:45 am | What’s Next in Pipeline Safety: PHMSA’s Regulatory Agenda for 2023 and Beyond
Bobby Jagger, Senior Transportation Specialist, Office of Pipeline Safety-Standards and Rulemaking Division, US Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Sayler R. Palabrica, Transportation Specialist, Office of Pipeline Safety-Standards and Rulemaking Division, US Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
11:45 am – 12:45 pm | Lunch
12:45 pm – 1:15 pm | Pennsylvania Pipeline Safety Laws and Regulations
Stephanie M. Wimer, Esq., Counsel, Office of Vice Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm | Emerging Issues: What’s the Focus for State Pipeline Safety Regulators?
Mary Friend, Pipeline Safety Director, Public Service Commission of West Virginia
Joe Dragovich, Pipeline Safety Director, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm | Break
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm | What Can We Learn from Operators: Pipeline Safety Case Studies
Jonathan Bell, Geotechnical Engineer, Williams
Tom Buck, PE, Project Manager, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Alina Lawrence, Compliance Engineer, Equitrans Midstream
EVENT DETAILS
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn under the Marcellus Shale Coalition on a first-come, first-served basis. To make a hotel reservation at the Hilton Garden Inn, call 724-743-5000.
Admission fees are non-refundable. Substitutions are accepted.
