2011 PHMSA/RRC Texas Pipeline Safety Seminar dates and registration materials

This year, you and your fellow pipeline professionals will be able to receive the PHMSA/RRC training in Texas.

This year’s Seminar will be held at the La Torretta Conference Center on beautiful lake Conroe, located midway between Conroe and Montgomery, Texas on Highway 105

Dates for the seminar will be:
June 15 – 16, 2011 for the natural gas industry and
June 16 – 17, 2011 for the hazardous liquids industry.

This seminar immediately follows the Texas Gas Associations Operations and Management Annual Conference, June 12 – 15, 2011.

For the second year the TGA is proud to facilitate the PHMSA seminar in Texas. This seminar has proven to be a very successful event, providing a great deal of information on the intricacies of regulatory compliance. Information provided by PHMSA and the RRC gave good insights into requirements and means of compliance. Most attendees and exhibitors surveyed rated this event is well worth their time and commitment and are absolutely ecstatic that it is now conveniently-located in Texas in Texas and they are looking forward the it again this year.

In addition to the excellent presentations by the leaders, you will have an anple opportunity to network and interface with your peers in the industry. It will be a great time to talk about best practices and the things that work for you. You will also have the opportunity to see, touch and feel the “latest and greatest” in current technologies, products and services on display from the vendors participating in the seminar.

The meeting will provide many opportunities for your personal growth and education. La Torretta offers a great place for lots of family entertainment and activities.

Please, take time to review the links below for information and the materials for registration. Should you need more information please call the TGA office at 281.497.8427, we will be happy to assist you.

There is something here for you!

Bring the family and see you at La Torretta!

Restaurants near La Torretta

Attendee Registration Form

Event Sponsor Information

PHMSA Agenda

Registration Desk Hours

Exhibition Registration Form

Exhibitor Guidelines

Exhibition Shipping Information

La Torretta (Hotel) Information

Information and Registration Materials available for 2011 O & M Conference

The Operation and Management Conference is just around the Corner.

The Conference will be June 12 – 15, 2011

Location: The La Torretta Conference Center, on Lake Conroe, between Conroe and Montgomery, Texas.

The Conference Center meets the needs of the Association in presenting a great conference, with lots of space, breakout rooms, good food and other amenities for the meeting. In addition, it is a great facility for you and your family. The facility has a water park, lake activities, putt-putt golf, a great spa and a superb exercise facility. This is a great time to bring all of your family for the Conference!

You can follow the following links to download registration materials, informational packages, sponsorship forms, golf, fishing, sporting clay registrations, children’s programs and registrations for shopping in old town Spring:

Restaurants near La Torretta
Conference Registration Form
Conference Agenda
Breakout Sessions
Registration Desk hours
Conference Shirt Order Form
Door Prize Sponsorship
Exhibitor Registration Form

Exhibitor Guidelines
Exhibitor Shipping Information
Door Prize Sponsorship
La Torretta Registration Information

Event Sponsor Forms

Scholarship Auction Donor and Buyer Form

Additional Activities: (The links below will show information and details about the additional activities offered at the Conference. Registration for these events must be done on the Registration form.)

Children’s Program
Golfing Information
Lake Fishing Information
Sporting Clay Information
Shopping in Old Town Spring

TGA On the Road Meetings Planned

On February 22, 2011, the Railroad Commission approved the changes to Chapter 8, Specifically 8.209, Replacement of Facilities.

The effective date of the rule is March 14, 2011.

The rule requires the development of a risk-based program to address the most problematic parts of a distribution system. The program must be in place and submitted to the Safety Division no later than August 1, 2011.

The TGA is traveling around the state in our “TGA on the Road” meetings to aquaint our membership with the rule and the requirements for compliance.

The current scheduled dates are:

March 16, 2011
Lufkin Texas
In conjunction with the East Texas Gas Association meeting

March 17, 2011
San Angelo

March 22, 2011
Corpus Christi

March 24
Dumas

March 31
Midland/Odessa

2011 Spring Board Meeting Planned

Final plans are coming together for the TGA Spring Board Meeting.

While you’re thinking about it, put it on your calendar. This meeting is a warm-up for the Operations and Management meeting which will also be held at La Torretta Conference Center.

The La Torretta facility offers a great opportunity for a family-oriented activity. La Torretta is located between Conroe and Magnolia, Texas off of highway 105. It is about 30 minutes from Bush Intercontinental by taking IH-45 north.

if you would like to see the facility, follow this link to their website.

We are currently finalizing the agenda and schedule for your use and we will have the download here.

Put it on your calendar