In August 2022, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a Final Rule regarding the safety of gas transmission pipelines. These new requirements amend 49 CFR 192 and will take effect on May 24, 2023. This final rule updates regulations surrounding integrity management, extreme weather events, management of change and corrosion control. Here’s…
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Why choose Viscous Elastic over Traditional when it comes to Coatings and Sealants Viscous elastic coatings easily overcome many of the common issues that cause traditional coatings to fail. They offer immediate adhesion without the need for primer, require minimal surface preparation and form a homogenous, continuous self-healing protective layer. The materials bond at an…
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EPA Raises Environmental Civil Penalties for 2021 U.S. EPA slightly increased its maximum monetary civil penalties for violations of air, water, chemical, and hazardous waste programs on December 23, 2020. The increases in maximum penalty amounts were implemented to keep pace with inflation. The new maximum penalty amounts shown below will apply to environmental violations…
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The PHMSA Gas Mega Rule Part 1 contains changes to the regulations for gas transmission lines and new requirements for the verification of pipeline materials. This part of the rule aims to improve safety with transportation and operation of onshore gas transmission pipelines. Part 2 of the Gas Mega Rule contains new repair requirements for…
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The Problem The corrosion on this Natural Gas Pipeline that fuels a Blast Furnace in an aluminum plant was in critical need of a corrosion resistant repair that would also build up a wall thickness. The pipeline had to be repaired in-place to make sure no unscheduled outages would occur, costing the plant time and…
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