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Advancing the United States' Sustainable & Clean Energy Transition
The United States has an extensive network of approximately three million miles of natural gas pipelines and more than 1,600 miles of...
Oak Tree Group
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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Examples of Master Meter Systems
Examples of Regulated and Non-regulated Master Meter Gas Systems
Oak Tree Group
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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What part of methane recovery at a landfill is jurisdictional to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration?
What part of methane recovery at a landfill is jurisdictional to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Oak Tree Group
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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Merrimack Valley Gas Incident-The Importance of Natural Gas Safety Practices to Prevent and Minimize Risk of Accidents
The Merrimack Valley gas explosions occurred on September 13, 2018, from excessive pressure
Oak Tree Group
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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Master meter compliance
Many master meter operators consist of apartment complexes, universities, or housing authorities where operating a gas master meter...
Oak Tree Group
Nov 10, 20232 min read
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How does PHMSA define Gathering, Transmission, Distribution, & Production Pipelines?
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) classifies different types of pipelines according definitions in 49 CFR...
Oak Tree Group
Oct 29, 20235 min read
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PHMSA Advisory Bulletin- Recall on TDW Leak Repair Clamps Due to Defective Seal
HMSA is issuing an Advisory Bulletin to alert all pipeline operators of a T.D. Williamson, Inc. (TDW) Leak Repair Clamp (LRC) recall issued
Oak Tree Group
Oct 27, 20231 min read
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PHMSA Advisory Bulletin- Dangers of Abnormal Snow and Ice Build-Up on Gas Distribution Systems
Advises owners and operators of petroleum gas and natural gas facilities of the need to take the appropriate steps...
Oak Tree Group
Oct 27, 20233 min read
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Is my propane system considered a jurisdictional system under PHMSA rules?
This article will help explain what propane pipelines are jurisdictional under PHMSA regulations.
Oak Tree Group
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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What Does the 2021 PHMSA Gas Gathering Rule Require of Operators?
2021 PHSMA Gas Gathering rule regulatory requirements by pipeline type- Type A, Type B, Type C and Type R.
Oak Tree Group
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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Does my company have to have a Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP)?
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) exempts the following types of pipelines from having a DIMP: (1)...
Oak Tree Group
Oct 23, 20231 min read
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What is a Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) required by 49 CFR 192.1001
Distribution Integrity Management (DIM) in 49 CFR 192.1001 refers to a set of regulations established by the United States Department of...
Oak Tree Group
Oct 23, 20232 min read
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What part of a natural gas pipeline is a master meter operator responsible for?
49 CFR 191.3 defines a master meter system as: pipeline system for distributing gas within, but not limited to, a definable area, such as...
Oak Tree Group
Oct 22, 20232 min read
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What does an OQ covered task list required by 49 CFR 192 look like?
The code of federal regulations, Subpart N in 49 CFR Part 192 requires the IDENTIFICATION OF COVERED TASKS The covered tasks have been...
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Oct 22, 20232 min read
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How can compliance with 49 CFR 192 federal safety regulations reduce risk to a master operator?
Compliance with federal gas pipeline safety regulations, such as 49 CFR 192 can significantly reduce the risks associated with master meters
Oak Tree Group
Oct 21, 20232 min read
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What are some safety risks natural gas master meter pipelines systems could have?
Natural gas master meter pipelines systems, like any other infrastructure, can pose several safety risks. Here are some
Oak Tree Group
Oct 21, 20232 min read
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Sample Oak Tree Group- Operations and Maintenance Procedures Manual for a Master Meter Operator
master meter operations & maintenance procedure manual TOC
Oak Tree Group
Oct 21, 20230 min read
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What is operator qualification according to 49 CFR 192.801 as it pertains to master meter operators?
OQ pertains to the qualification of individuals who perform covered tasks on a pipeline facility that is subject to regulation by the U.S. D
Oak Tree Group
Oct 21, 20232 min read
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What are master meter operators required to do for compliance per 49 CFR 191 & 192?
These are 10 items master meter operators need to do to be in compliance with CFR 191 & 192
Oak Tree Group
Oct 21, 20232 min read
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What Does Natural Gas and Propane Pipeline Safety Involve?
natural gas and propane pipeline safety compliance with regulations 49 CFR 191, 192, 193, 195. public awareness, OQ emergency response
Oak Tree Group
Oct 16, 20230 min read
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