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Implementing Damage Prevention Reform in Texas
Date: Tuesday, March 25 Time: 4:15 - 5:15

Presenter(s):
Lindsay Sander, Texas Pipeline Safety Coalition, Sander Resources

Session Description
In 2005, the Texas State Legislature approved legislation that permitted the Railroad Commission of Texas (the \\\"RRC\\\") to implement rules relating to the \\\"movement of earth in the vicinity of pipelines.\\\" Over the course of two years, the RRC held public meetings with impacted stakeholders to identify issues and possible solutions resulting in a new damage prevention rule, Chapter 18 of the RRC Rules, which became effective on September 1, 2007. The presentation will cover a brief history of damage prevention efforts in Texas, the new regulatory process and some of the issues now facing stakeholders as they implement this new rule. The discussion will also cover possible solutions to these pending issues and the next steps from the perspectives of the pipeline industry, RRC and other stakeholders.

Industries / Areas of Interest:
Gas and Oil •Excavation •Damage Prevention •One-Call •

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