RCP’s comprehensive Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals include both company specific operations and maintenance procedures and forms and/or pipeline-specific operating procedures for transmission, gathering and gas distribution operations. For many clients, separating general operation and maintenance requirements from pipeline specific operating procedures and regulated equipment provides both efficiency and flexibility.
- Company Specific Operation and Maintenance procedures can be used for all pipelines along with all pipeline information listed in the manual and would require revision with purchase or divestiture of a pipeline.
- Pipeline Specific Operating Manuals (PSOMs) are written for each independently operated pipeline or pipeline segment which includes operating parameters, construction information and listing of regulated equipment; along with normal, abnormal and emergency operations procedures specific to that pipeline or pipeline segment.
RCP works closely with clients to determine which regulations apply to them and the best way to comply while incorporating any existing company procedures and forms. Training is also available for appropriate personnel on the function and use of the Operation and Maintenance Program including the requirements contained within the program, each individuals responsibilities in using the program to comply with regulation, and suggestions for maintaining compliance.