DIMP Implementation Workshop

The archived webcast: http://onlinevideoservice.com/clients/phmsa/dimp/2012/

• Discuss observations from initial inspections of distribution pipeline operator implementation of integrity management requirements for gas distribution pipelines.
• Provide for panel discussions involving gas distribution pipeline industry representatives on topics relating to their experiences implementing the distribution integrity management regulation.
• Discuss current regulatory topics affecting distribution pipeline operators

1. Provide for discussions of successful methodologies that industry is employing to meet the requirements of the DIMP rule;
2. Allow participants to develop a clearer understanding of the DIMP rule provisions through the discussion of rule compliance concerns; and
3. To collect public input to identify areas where development of additional guidance and supporting materials is necessary.

June 27th

Public Meeting on Implementing Distribution Integrity Management Programs

Session #1 — Introductory Remarks and Regulatory Updates 8:00 — 9:30 AM

08:00 Introductory Remarks: Linda Daugherty, PHMSA

08:15 DIMP regulation and implementation Darin Burke, Illinois, NAPSR

08:30 DIMP regulation and implementation John McDill, Southern Gas Association (SGA), ATMOS Energy

08:45 DIMP regulation and implementation Phil Bennett, American Gas Association (AGA), ATMOS Energy

09:00 DIMP regulation and implementation John Erickson, American Public Gas Association (APGA)

09:15 Regulatory Developments affecting Distribution Operators: Mike Israni, PHMSA

As Time Allows: Questions and Answers, Panel

09:30 Break

Session #2 — NAPSR and PHMSA Regulatory Perspectives

10:00 Implementing a DIMP Inspection Program. High Level discussion of Finding Areas. Michael Thompson, Oregon, NAPSR

10:15 Lessons Learned from Inspections. Details about specific areas of concern to regulators. Don Stursma, Iowa, NAPSR

10:30 Expectations of a DIMP and Discussion on Topics of Interest. Insights of interest. Massoud Tahamtani, Virginia, NAPSR

10:45 MFFR Data Analysis Dewitt Burdeaux, PHMSA

11:10 DIMP Performance Measures and Website; Implementation of DIMP; and Discussion on Topics of Interest Chris McLaren, PHMSA

As Time Allows Questions and Answers, Panel

11:30 - 1:00 Lunch

01:00 - 2:30 Session #3 - Afternoon Breakout Sessions

• Session #3A For Small and Medium-Sized Operators, Various topics regarding the implementation of distribution IM Programs and meeting the Requirements of the DIMP Rule. Facilitators: John Erickson, APGA and Patrick Van Beek, MEA
• Session #3B for Medium and Large-Sized Operators, Various topics regarding the implementation of distribution IM Programs and meeting the Requirements of the DIMP Rule. Facilitators: Phil Bennett, AGA and Randy Randolph, SGA

Session #4 — Presentations from Breakout Sessions' Representative(s); NAPSR Regulatory Perspective; National Industry Perspective; PHMSA Closing Remarks

03:00 Feedback from Breakout Session #3A, Feedback given verbally — see webcast, Original Presentation from Session (link available soon)

03:20 Feedback from Breakout Session #3B, Feedback given verbally — see webcast, Original Presentation from Session (link available soon)

03:40 Regulatory Perspective of Implementation of DIMP Rule, Darin Burk, Illinois, NAPSR

04:00 Industry Perspective of Implementation of DIMP Rule, Christina Sames, AGA

04:30 Final Comments and Close-out, Linda Daugherty, PHMSA

As Time Allows Questions and Answers, Panel