[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 211 (Tuesday, November 2, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 67450]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-27564]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[Docket ID PHMSA-2010-0294]


Pipeline Safety: Control Room Management Implementation Workshop

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), 
DOT.

ACTION: Notice of workshop.

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SUMMARY: PHMSA is conducting a workshop in conjunction with the 
National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR) on the 
implementation of pipeline control room management. The workshop is 
intended to foster an understanding of the Control Room Management Rule 
issued by PHMSA on December 3, 2009, and is open to the public. Panel 
discussions will provide insight on topics associated with fatigue 
management and maximum hours of service, alarm management, and adequate 
information. Those attending the workshop will have the opportunity to 
ask questions about the rule while engaging in open discussions with 
various stakeholders including representatives from the public, 
regulatory, and industry. This workshop will also provide PHMSA input 
to further refine guidance material currently in development.

DATES: The workshop will be held on November 17, 2010. Name badge pick 
up and on-site registration will be available starting at 7:30 a.m., 
with the workshop taking place from 8 a.m. until approximately 5:15 
p.m. Refer to the meeting website for updated agenda and times at 
https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/Mtg67.mtg. The workshop will not 
be a live webcast, however, all workshop presentations and an audio 
recording will be available on the PHMSA meeting website. Workshop 
presentations will also be available on the meeting docket.

ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel, 
2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027. Hotel reservations under the 
``USDOT CRM Meeting'' room block for the nights of November 16 and 17, 
2010, can be made at 1-800-316-8645. A daily base rate of $109.00 is 
available. The meeting room will be posted at the hotel on the day of 
the workshop.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Butler at 816-329-3835, or by e-
mail at [email protected].

ADDRESSES: Registration: Anyone may attend this free workshop. To help 
ensure that adequate space is provided, all attendees are encouraged to 
register for the workshop at https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/Mtg67.mtg. Hotel reservations must be made by contacting the hotel 
directly.
    Comments: Anyone may submit written comments, either before or 
after the workshop. Comments should reference Docket ID PHMSA-2010-
0294. 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, 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 ID 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.
    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 Karen Butler at 816-329-3835, or by e-mail at 
[email protected] by November 5, 2010.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 3, 2009, (74 FR 63310) PHMSA 
issued a final rule ``Control Room Management/Human Factors'' which 
became effective on February 1, 2010. The final rule amended the 
Federal pipeline safety regulations to address human factors and other 
aspects of control room management for certain pipelines where 
controllers use supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) 
systems. Under the final rule, pipeline operators must implement 
methods to reduce the risk associated with controller fatigue. In 
addition, certain operators must define the roles and responsibilities 
of controllers and provide controllers with the necessary information, 
training, and processes to fulfill these responsibilities. Affected 
operators must also manage alarms, ensure control room considerations 
are taken into account when changing pipeline equipment or 
configurations, and review reportable incidents for accidents to 
determine whether control room actions contributed to the event.
    The workshop will include presentations highlighting several 
topical areas and the sharing of specific solutions based on initial 
feedback received from stakeholders. The panel format will offer the 
opportunity for dialogue and sharing of ideas to help PHMSA generate 
guidance material.

Preliminary Workshop Agenda

    The preliminary agenda for the workshop includes:
    (1) Introduction and Overview.
    (2) Definitions and Control Room Specifics.
    (3) Fatigue and Maximum Hours of Service (panel).
    (4) Alarm Management (panel).
    (5) Roles and Responsibilities.
    (6) Adequate Information (panel).
    (7) Remaining Code Sections.
    (8) Open Question and Answer.
    (9) Wrap Up and Path Forward.
    Refer to the meeting Web site for a more detailed agenda: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/Mtg67.mtg.

    Issued in Washington, DC on October 22, 2010.
Jeffrey D. Wiese,
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 2010-27564 Filed 11-1-10; 8:45 am]
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