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Magazine March, 2010

NEW DISTRIBUTION INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (DIMP)

REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION PIPELINES

On December 4, 2009, the Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration amended the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act to require operators of gas distribution pipelines to develop and implement Integrity Management (IM) programs. The stated purpose of these programs is to enhance safety by identifying and reducing pipeline integrity risks. The final rule took effect February 2, 2010. Gas distribution operators must develop and implement an Integrity Management program that includes a written Integrity Management plan as specified in 49 CFR Part 192 Paragraph 192.1007 no later than August 2, 2011. The purpose of the IM program for distribution pipelines is to enhance safety by identifying and reducing pipeline integrity risk. The rule uses a simple risk-based approach to pipeline integrity; however, obtaining all the pertinent data for development of the program may prove to be very difficult for many operators. With the development of commercially available model plans, creation of a written Distribution Integrity Management plan should not be complicated, while remaining economically feasible. Southern Cathodic Protection is ready to assist in obtaining the data for populating these model plans. Call us today. Together, we can make a difference in pipeline safety.

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Registered as Professional Engineers and NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) International Corrosion Specialists, SOUTHERN CATHODIC PROTECTION engineers have experience working on virtually every type of metallic structure found in a diverse range of environments. Some are experts in pipeline work; others specialize in UST's, water and wastewater equipment, industrial plants, concrete structures, and marine facilities. Our collective expertise enables Southern Cathodic Protection Company to offer its clients the finest corrosion engineering services available.

President and CEO: John L. Piazza, II
B.S. Mechanical Engineering; M.B.A.
Registered Professional Engineer
NACE certified Corrosion Specialist
More than 45 years experience in cathodic protection/corrosion control engineering including offshore and international

Executive Vice President: Joseph F. Fogel
B.S. Physics; Graduate work in metallurgy
NACE certified Corrosion Specialist
NACE certified Cathodic Protection Specialist
In-house expert on PipeCamp Survey
More than 39 years experience in corrosion control engineering including the Caribbean and Latin America

Our support personnel include experienced corrosion engineers, field engineers, technicians, and draftsmen. Our knowledgeable sales department is ready to serve you. In addition, we have a vast network of associates established through years of experience in this field to whom we can refer you should you require service outside our scope.