Agenda

       
 Please note that this agenda is not final, as we are adding additional tracks & sessions. The agenda below is subject to change and will be updated here when necessary.
 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Time	Event/Topic	Speaker
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Registration
1:00 - 1:15 PM	Welcome Address	LGA & Steven Giambrone, LDNR
1:15 - 2:00 PM	PHMSA Regulatory Update	Bill Lowry, PHMSA CLS
2:00 - 3:00 PM	Cybersecurity	Chuck Phillips, DHS/TSA
3:00 - 3:30 PM	Networking Break
3:30 - 5:00 PM	O&M Basics	Wayne St. Germain, PHMSA TQ
5:00 - 7:00 PM	Welcome Reception

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Time	Event/Topic	Speaker
7:30 - 8:00 AM	Registration & Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 AM	GAS TRANS/DIST:  Regulators & Opp Design Requirements HAZARD LIQ:  Safety Bulletin Vol. 3. No. 1	Wayne St. Germain, PHMSA TQ Chris Ruhl, PHMSA AID
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Pipeline Security for Rural Communities Seminar [SEE INFO BELOW]	All Hazards Training Center at The University of Findlay
9:00 - 10:00 AM	Incidents/Accidents or Pipes Act 202	Mark Champagne, LDNR or Bill Lowry, PHMSA CLS
10:00 - 10:30 PM	Networking Break
10:30 - 11:30 AM	GAS TRANS/DIST:  Leak Detection/Methane Emissions HAZARD LIQ:  Breakout Tanks	Al Giordano, G2 Partners Wayne St. Germain, PHMSA TQ
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Lunch, On Your Own
1:00 - 2:00 PM	Damage Prevention Enforcement	Steven Giambrone, LDNR
2:00 - 3:00 PM	CRM/Cybersecurity	Byron Voy, PHMSA
3:00 - 3:30 PM	Networking Break
3:30 - 4:30 PM	API RP 1162 Rewrite	John Erickson, APGA
4:30 - 5:00 PM	API RP 1185 Public Engagement	Steven Giambrone, LDNR
5:00 - 9:00 PM	LGA Reception

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Time	Event/Topic	Speaker
7:30 - 8:00 AM	Registration & Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 AM	GAS TRANS:  Gas Mega Rule Implementation GAS DIST/HAZ LIQ:  D&A Program	Bill Lowry, PHMSA CLS Dennis Kuhn, ASTAR
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Pipeline Security for Rural Communities [SEE INFO BELOW]	All Hazards Training Center at the University of Findlay
9:00 - 10:00 AM	GAS TRANS/DIST:  Safety Bulletin Vol.1 No. 6 HAZARD LIQ:  Overpressure Protection	Chris Ruhl, PHMSA AID Wayne St. Germain, PHMSA TQ
10:00 - 10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 - 11:30 AM	PHMSA Interpretations or How Does OQ Relate to Accidents?	Steven Giambrone, LDNR or Warren Miller, WMELLC
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Lunch, On Your Own
1:00 - 2:00 PM	MAOP Design - Steel/Plastic	Wayne St. Germain, PHMSA TQ
2:00 - 3:00 PM	SW Region Update	PHMSA
3:00 - 3:30 PM	Networking Break
3:30 - 5:00 PM	State Presentations & Conference Wrap	State Program Managers
5:00 - 6:00 PM	Happy Hour

 

  
Questions? Contact LGA at LGA@TatmanGroup.com or (225) 218-6885.

 

UNIQUE SESSION AVAILABLE - LIMITED SPOTS! The Pipeline Security for Rural Communities course provides basic knowledge on the recognition of pipeline security threats and the identification of protection measures and mitigation strategies necessary to secure this critical infrastructure, utilizing a scenario-based training environment. This course is designed for all rural pipeline security stakeholders including emergency responders, emergency management personnel, and pipeline industry representatives. Topics covered:  - Pipeline components  - Review of pipeline security incidents & terrorism against pipelines - Regulations & federal guidelines applicable to the pipeline system - Current security threat protocols - Collaborative response protocols Who should attend:  - All first responders, especially law enforcement & fire service professionals - Pipeline industry stakeholders - Community emergency management personnel - Security infrastructure personnel - Public works professionals

Attendees can attend the course on either Tuesday or Wednesday, as the same sessions are offered on both days. REGISTRATION IS SEPARATE FROM PSC REGISTRATION but is free. Limited to 40 attendees on each day. Register online here:   TUESDAY (11/2/21) SESSION: INFO  |  REGISTER WEDNESDAY (11/3/21) SESSION: INFO  |  REGISTER

 

Thank you to our co-hosts:
- Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LA DNR)
- Alabama Public Service Commission (AL PSC)
- Arkansas Oil & Gas Commission (AOGC)
- Arkansas Public Service Commission (AR PSC)
- Mississippi Public Service Commission (MS PSC)
- New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NM PRC)