Certified Petroleum Safety, Health & Environmental Administrator - Drilling & Servicing (CPSHEA)

Course Description

Pipeline companies are responsible for the safety of pipelines operating under a comprehensive series of regulations from construction to operation and maintenance. Federal and state pipeline inspectors evaluate whether operators are being diligent in meeting regulatory requirements, conducting proper inspections, and making necessary repairs.

Regulatory Framework
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issues pipeline safety regulations addressing construction, operation, and maintenance, inspects pipeline operators, and enforces violations of pipeline safety laws and regulations.

PHMSA's Jurisdiction: PHMSA regulates interstate and intrastate hazardous liquids transmission pipelines, except that it approves some state agencies to exercise interstate inspection authority and/or intrastate inspection and enforcement authority. States may issue regulations over intrastate pipelines if they are consistent with federal regulations. These state pipeline safety agencies are usually members of the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR).

Onshore Gathering Pipelines: PHMSA also regulates onshore crude oil gathering pipelines that could impact highly populated areas, cross commercially navigable waterways, or affect rural, unusually sensitive areas. Specifically, PHMSA regulates gathering lines greater than 6 5/8” diameter in all “non-rural” areas and rural areas (1) within a quarter-mile of an “unusually sensitive area” and (2) operating above a certain pressure. Unusually sensitive areas are determined by PHMSA and include drinking water sources and ecological resources unusually sensitive to environmental damage from a liquids release. Other gathering lines can be regulated by states or the Interior Department.

Course Objectives
This 5-day course provides awareness-level training for engineers new to the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas liquids (NGLs) pipeline systems.

This course will cover pipeline systems located in the United States and integrates seven topics into the life cycle of pipelines and related facilities.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for: Human Resource Personnel Oil and Gas Drilling Contractors Safety, Health, and Environmental Professionals Site Safety Committees and Representatives Training Managers Industrial Hygienists