PHMSA on National Registry of Pipeline and Liquefied Natural Gas Operators
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a notice advising owners and operators of pipeline facilities of PHMSA’s plan regarding the implementation of the national registry of pipeline and liquefied natural gas operators. The national pipeline operator registry became effective on January 1, 2012. It is primarily applicable to operators that file electronic reports. The registry will be used by pipeline operators to obtain an Operator Identification (OPID) Number and notify PHMSA of certain actions. Operators will use the OPID number for electronic submissions such as incident and annual reports. The national pipeline operator registry will also be used to provide PHMSA with operator notifications related to actions such as company name changes, certain construction activities, and project planning. For more information, contact Jamerson Pender, Information Resources Manager at Jamerson.Pender@dot.gov.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-01-13/html/2012-618.htm