[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 79 (Monday, April 25, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 22944]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-9955]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[Docket ID PHMSA-2011-0084]


Pipeline Safety: Notice of Public Webinars on Implementation of 
Distribution Integrity Management Programs

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

ACTION: Notice of Public Webinars.

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SUMMARY: Members of the state and Federal Distribution Integrity 
Management Program Implementation Team (Team) recently completed a 
series of pilot inspections of gas distribution operators' distribution 
integrity management programs (DIMP). The purpose of the two separate 
and distinct webinars is to discuss the Team's findings and general 
observations from the pilot inspections; the expectations for operators 
in implementing their plan; the DIMP inspection forms; and a question 
and answer session.

DATES: The webinars will be held on May 10, 2011, between 10:30 a.m. 
and 12:30 p.m. EDT and June 8, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. EDT. 
Refer to the DIMP Web site for additional information: http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/dimp/index.htm. Copies of the presentations will 
be available on the DIMP website within 30 days following the webinar.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Mclaren by e-mail at 
[email protected] or by phone at 281-216-4455.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose: The DIMP Team is a collaboration of 
state and Federal regulators to support improvements in the integrity 
of the Nation's gas distribution pipeline systems through development 
of inspection methods and guidance for the evaluation of an operator's 
DIMP. The Team recognizes the individual characteristics of each 
state's oversight program and operating conditions as well as the 
evolutionary process that distribution system operators will go through 
in building an integrity management culture from a prescriptive, 
compliance-based culture. Due to the high level, risk-based, 
performance oriented nature of the regulations contained in 49 CFR 
192.1001-1015, the Team recognizes that operators are seeking guidance 
in implementing their programs. Two webinars are being sponsored to 
provide operators with information and to direct operators to resource 
material.
    The material presented at this webinar was created by the Team 
through a consensus process. States will implement the DIMP rule under 
their individual state statutory authority in accordance with the 
applicable certification under 49 U.S.C. 60105 or agreement under 
section 60106. States may establish their own procedures, inspection 
forms, and guidance in implementing the DIMP rule. Since regulatory 
structures differ among states, operators should contact the state 
authority regulating their distribution pipeline system for more 
information.

Preliminary Webinar Agenda

May 10, 2011--DIMP Implementation Webinar Agenda

     Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
     DIMP Pilot Inspection Findings
     DIMP Web Site Navigation & Contents
     Presentation of the Inspection Form
     Question & Answer Session
     Session Concludes

June 8, 2011--DIMP Implementation Webinar Agenda

     Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
     Industry Perspective
     Performance Data From CY 2010 DIMP Annual Reports
     DIMP Implementation Topics
     Question & Answer Session
     Session Concludes
    Registration: Members of the public may attend this free webinar. 
To help assure that adequate space is provided, all attendees are 
required to register for the webinar at http://opsweb.phmsa.dot.gov/webinars. Upon registration, the webinar information will be 
distributed. Due to the limited capacity, we encourage and request that 
parties at the same location share a webinar link. The Webinars will 
use the internet link for the visual and audio capabilities and not a 
standard phone line.
    Comments: Members of the public may also submit written comments, 
either before, during, or after the webinar. Comments should reference 
Docket ID PHMSA-2011-0084. Comments can be submitted during the webinar 
through the provided internet link. Instructions describing how to 
submit questions will be given at the beginning of the webinar.
    Comments may be submitted before or after the webinar in the 
following ways:
     DIMP Web site: http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/dimp/comment.htm. This site allows the public to enter comments about DIMP 
before or after the webinar. Follow the instructions for submitting 
comments.
     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: 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. Please see the Privacy Act heading in 
the Regulatory Analyses and Notices section of the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION for additional information.
    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 during the webinar, 
please contact Chris Mclaren at 281-216-4455 by May 3, 2011.

    Issued in Washington, DC on April 20, 2011.
Alan K. Mayberry,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Field Operations.
[FR Doc. 2011-9955 Filed 4-22-11; 8:45 am]
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