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
8:00 - 10:00 AM	Exhibitor Move-in/Setup
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Registration
1:00 - 1:15 PM	Welcome Address	Sue Guidy, LGA & Steven Giambrone, LDNR
1:15 - 2:00 PM	PHMSA Regulatory Update	Bill Lowry, PHMSA CLS
2:00 - 3:00 PM	Cybersecurity	John Ransom, DHS
3:00 - 3:30 PM	Networking Break
3:30 - 4:00 PM	Safety Management Systems	Kelsey Klingler, Energy Worldnet
4:00 - 5:00 PM	O&M Basics	Sam Hollenbaugh, 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	Sam Hollenbaugh, PHMSA TQ Brian Pierzina, PHMSA AID
9:00 - 10:00 AM	Incidents/Accidents or Pipes Act 202	Sarah Kreitzer, LDNR
9:00 - 10:00 AM	DOT Engagement with other Agencies	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 Integrated Solutions Tyler Dean, PHMSA TQ
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Lunch, On Your Own
1:00 - 2:00 PM	Damage Prevention Enforcement	Steven Giambrone & Greg Galle, LDNR
2:00 - 3:00 PM	CRM/Cybersecurity	Byron Coy, PHMSA
3:00 - 3:30 PM	Networking Break
3:30 - 4:30 PM	API RP 1162 Rewrite	John Erickson, APGA
3:30 - 4:30 PM	OPT: Preparing for an Audit	Warren Miller, WMELLC
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	Bill Lowry, PHMSA CLS
8:00 - 9:00 AM	D&A Programs	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	Brian Pierzina, PHMSA AID Tyler Dean, 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
10:30 - 11:30 AM	How Does OQ Relate to Accidents	Warren Miller, WMELLC
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Lunch, On Your Own
1:00 - 2:00 PM	HAZARD LIQ: MAOP Design - Steel/Plastic	Tyler Dean, PHMSA TQ
1:00 - 2:00 PM	OPT: OQ	Dennis Kuhn, ASTAR
2:00 - 3:00 PM	SW Region Update	Mary McDaniel, PHMSA SW Region
2:00 - 3:00 PM	Dig Law Amendments	Brent Saltzman, Thelma Coleman, & Cole Vanderlick
3:00 - 3:30 PM	Networking Break
3:30 - 5:00 PM	Exhibitor Teardown/Move-out
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 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:   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)