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Pipeline operations power America’s energy infrastructure, delivering crude oil, natural gas, carbon dioxide, and LNG with unmatched reliability.
This critical role demands navigating stringent regulations from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), including 49 CFR Parts 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, and 199. Additionally, operators may need to comply with state-specific standards enforced by the relevant regulatory agency in each state. For small to mid-sized operators, a single compliance oversight in documentation, jurisdictional interpretation, or audit preparedness can lead to civil penalties or, even worse, safety hazards.
That’s where Elemental Compliance comes in.
As a specialized consulting firm exclusively focused on pipeline safety and regulatory alignment, Elemental Compliance partners with operators to build compliance resilience across all facets of their operations.
With decades of combined experience supporting PHMSA-regulated operators and in-depth familiarity with state-specific oversight, like the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) or California State Fire Marshall, we provide compliance support that is both technically sound and uniquely tailored.
Unlike larger firms, we embed with your team, ensuring personalized support that drives operational excellence, safety, and compliance.
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Pipeline Safety Program Support
Pipeline safety programs are foundational to any operator’s compliance strategy. Under 49 CFR 192 and 195, maintaining accurate, comprehensive documentation isn’t optional- it’s essential. However, evolving PHMSA expectations and corresponding state requirements can overwhelm operators, risking civil penalties for inadequate documentation.
In order to mitigate the risks for incidents, accidents or near misses, Elemental Compliance creates and manages specially designed programs that cover everything from Operations & Maintenance (O&M) to Integrity Management, Public Awareness, Emergency Response, Control Room Management (CRM), and Drug & Alcohol Misuse Prevention. We use proven methodologies to ensure consistency with industry best practices.
For example, we work with operators to prepare Integrity Management Programs and O&M procedures that meet both federal and state thresholds. Our gap assessments, paired with dynamic update cycles, ensure your documentation evolves with regulation, ensuring audit readiness.
Jurisdictional Analyses
Jurisdictional misclassification can be costly. Determining whether an asset is regulated, what its jurisdictional classification is, and the regulatory body in charge (federal or state) requires precision.
Elemental Compliance conducts thorough jurisdictional assessments, referencing 49 CFR 192, 194, and 195 while leveraging tools like PHMSA interpretations, P&IDs, and deep industry expertise.
Our audit-ready reports defend compliance stances before agencies like PHMSA, minimizing risks and providing clarity. Whether it’s delineating gas lines between production, gathering, and transmission or resolving regulatory disputes, we help operators stand on solid ground during reviews. Trust us to clarify your regulatory landscape.
Pipeline Regulatory Audit Support
Audits are inevitable—being unprepared isn’t. Whether you’re facing a PHMSA inspection or a Texas RRC audit, the compliance burden of proof lies with the operator. Missing or inconsistent records, inadequate training documentation, or outdated procedures can all trigger enforcement activities.
Elemental Compliance streamlines audit readiness, offering mock audits, documentation reviews, and in-person or virtual support during the inspection process. Additionally, we assist operators in responding to findings with corrective action plans.
Our operator-side experience supports clients, ensuring seamless inspections and robust corrective action plans. Partner with us to navigate audits confidently.
Mock Pipeline Audit Services
Mock audits proactively strengthen compliance, uncovering gaps before regulators do. Without realistic preparation, PHMSA or state audits can lead to costly findings, especially in complex systems.
Elemental Compliance conducts rigorous mock audits, simulating inspection protocols by reviewing written procedures against PHMSA and state regulatory code. We can assess 49 CFR 192 through 199 compliance, delivering detailed reports identifying and highlighting areas for improvement.
Mock audits are one of the smartest proactive investments an operator can make. Realistic simulations help uncover hidden vulnerabilities before regulators do, potentially saving thousands in penalties or remediation. We follow up each mock audit with coaching and mitigation planning, ensuring your team is confident and prepared.
Facility Integrity Management Services
Integrity Management Programs (IMPs) aren’t just confined to pipelines anymore, regulators expect operators to also address DOT-jurisdictional facilities. Complex threats such as corrosion, overpressure, or third-party damage, particularly in High Consequence Areas (HCAs), pose significant challenges under 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195. Facility IMPs are designed to safeguard assets by identifying, preventing, and mitigating these operational risks. PHMSA’s expectations for facility integrity emphasize the need for targeted risk modeling and customized Facility IMPs.
Elemental Compliance provides comprehensive written Facility IMPs and risk assessments. We provide assistance with program development, implementation, inspection, and revision related to facility integrity management.
Our data-driven procedures are in line with PHMSA objectives, and we provide integrity management plans that are tailored to your needs. Our plans are bespoke, transparent, and built to align with applicable federal and state regulatory frameworks. Protect your facilities with our cutting-edge solutions.
