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On March 28, 2013, EPA proposed updates to its 2012 VOC performance standards for storage tanks used in crude oil and natural gas production to facilitate compliance with the standards and clarify requirements.
The updates would:
- Adjust requirements for tanks built before today's proposal is published in the Federal Register;
- Establish alternative emission limits for tanks where emissions have dropped;
- Clarify test protocols for control equipment;
- Clarify the types of tanks subject to the rule;
- Streamline compliance monitoring requirements while EPA addresses monitoring issues raised in reconsideration petitions; and
- Update requirements for submitting annual reports.
EPA anticipates taking final action on this proposal by July 31, 2013. For more information please visit the EPA website.
www.epa.gov
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"I want to express my thanks to you for your expeditious service. This went very smooth and I appreciate you taking care of our RAVS program in a timely and professional manner. Take care and I look forward to working with you again the future."
Kevin King
King Pipeline & Utility Co., Inc.
"It's always such a pleasure working with ENERGY worldnet, Inc. The customer service team is so prompt and helpful with all of our questions and needs."
Christine Richards
Harris-Mcburney Company
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Operator Qualification (OQ) Services
Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA)
Washington, DC
Storti Quality Consulting, Inc.
Willow Grove, PA
Sullivan & Merritt
Hermon, ME
Tetra Tech Construction, Inc.
Portland, ME
Hunt Contractors
Yoakum, TX
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Services
Tri-State Utility Contractors, Inc.
Senatobia, MS
Compliance Management Services (CMS)
May Sandbasting and Painting, Inc.
Hoyt, KS
Seven Springs Excavation
Cadiz, KY
General Leasing Corporation
Waco, TX
Dickson Underground Utility Construction, LLC.
San Angelo, TX
Rade Utility Contractors
Garland, TX
King Pipeline & Utility
Nashville, TN
Cross Utilities, LLC.
Fort Worth, TX
MS Construction
Pineville, LA
Saunders Construction
Lubbock, TX
Pipeline Construction Company
Nashville, TN
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Don't Dig Into Danger!
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April is National Safe Digging Month
Pipelines located underground deliver most of the energy we use to help operate our homes on a daily basis. PHMSA Administrator, Cynthia Quarterman notes, "There are millions of miles of pipelines and utility lines like cable and power under our yards, streets and communities. Striking one of these lines while digging can cause major inconveniences for you and your neighbors. And if you hit a natural gas pipeline, death and serious injury are also possible."
Excavation damage is the number one cause of pipeline incidents involving death or serious injury. April 2013 will once again be National Safe Digging Month, the time to communicate how important it is that professionals and homeowners alike call 811 and follow the safe digging process to help prevent injuries, property damage and inconvenient outages.
Call 811 from anywhere in the country a few days prior to digging, and your call will be routed to your local One Call Center. Tell the operator where you're planning to dig, what type of work you will be doing and your affected local utilities companies will be notified about your intent to dig. In a few days, they'll send a locator to mark the approximate location of your underground lines, pipes and cables, so you'll know what's below - and be able to dig safely. |
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This Week in History
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March 26, 1930
"Wild Mary Sudik" Makes Headlines
What will become one of Oklahoma's most famous wells strikes a high-pressure formation about 6,500 feet beneath Oklahoma City - and oil erupts skyward. The Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's Mary Sudik No. 1 well will flow for 11 days before being brought under control.
March 27, 1855
Canadian Chemist Invents Kerosene
Canadian chemist Abraham Gesner patents a process to distill bituminous shale and cannel coal into kerosene. When it is found that kerosene can also be distilled from crude oil, it becomes America's principle source of illumination until commercial electricity arrives.
March 27, 1975
Work begins on Alaskan Pipeline
Construction began on the largest private construction project in American history -the 789-mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline system. By 2009, the pipeline which costs $8 billion to construct, including terminal and pump stations will have carried almost 16 billion barrels of oil.
March 28, 1886
Indiana Natural Gas Boom Begins
A natural gas boom came to Portland, Indiana, when the Eureka Gas and Oil Company found gas at 700 feet. For a time, the state became the world's leading natural gas producer. By April 1887, five miles of pipe supplies natural gas to offices, residences and 50 large torches or "flambeaux" for street lighting.
March 29, 1819
Birthday of the Father of the Petroleum Industry
March 29 was the birthday of Edwin Laurentine Drake (1819-1880) who became the "father of the petroleum industry" when he drilled America's first commercial oil well in 1859 near Titusville, Pennsylvania.
courtesy of aoghs.org
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Making A Difference!
Alagasco's Montgomery Division Employees
Volunteer at HBDA Fundraiser
Alagasco sponsored Montgomery's first "Unveiled: Who is the Real River Region Iron Chef?" competition on March 23, 2013. Employees from the Montgomery Service Center volunteered to help at the event, which served as a fundraiser for Hemophilia and Bleeding Disorders of Alabama, Inc. (HBDA). Alagasco provided four grills to local celebrities who were participating in the competition and donated one grill to be used as a door prize.
Alagasco employees, Brenda Atcheson, Timothy Ivory, Eric Sandlin, Cedric Douglas and Lisa Wilson represented Alagasco by cooking hot dogs for the public. "Our Service Center cooking team volunteered our time to cook for the people paying to attend the event," Atcheson said. Leisa Ratcliffe, Manager Sales/New Business Development was responsible for the team's involvement.
The competition was such a success that the Montgomery Mayor wants to make it an annual event and wants to keep his seat as one of the competition judges. "Our team had a blast and was happy to participate in something for such a good cause." Atcheson said.
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The first deadline in the implementation phase of the Hazard Communication Standards (HCS) must be implemented by December 1, 2013. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) changed its hazard communication standard to align with the United Nations' global chemical labeling system.
The HCS was updated to provide a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets. On March 20, 2012, OSHA published required phase-in dates for the implementation of the revised standard.
The first deadline in the implementation phase is Dec.1, 2013. Employers must train workers on new label elements and the safety data sheet format. Training on the new labels must include information on the following elements:
- Product identifiers,
- Signal words,
- Pictograms,
- Hazard statements,
- Precautionary statements, and
- Contact information of the chemical, manufacturer, distributor, or importer.
Information that employers must provide employees include the 16-section format, and how information on the label is related to the safety data sheet.
For more detailed information on the required training, please visit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's website:
http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html
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EWN Commends Recent MECP Graduates!
 Congratulations to ENERGY worldnet, Inc.'s most recent graduates of the Master Evaluator Certification Program (MECP). This program was held on March 12, 2013 at ENERGY worldnet Inc.'s main office in Decatur, TX. Toward the end of the program, students get the opportunity to apply what they have learned in a live performance evaluation. Pictured on the right is Aaron Hale administering a performance evaluation to Dustin Asher
 | | The most recent graduates of the MECP program are: standing, left to right, Geoff Isbell, Instructor, Graduates: Matt Barton, Joe Jones, Michael Pendley, John Roberts, Dustin Asher, Aaron Hale, and Steve Parker |
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EWN Welcomes our Newest Team Members
 One of our newest members to the ENERGY worldnet, Inc. family is Amanda Goll. She is stepping into the role of Professional Service Specialist. Before joining the EWN team, Amanda worked as an Administrative Assistant in Stephenville, TX. Amanda is a native Texas, and she currently lives in Boyd. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Tarleton State University in 2012. When Amanda is not at work, she likes to spend time with her family and ride horses. Amanda has one younger sibling and three older siblings.
 Our other new member to the ENERGY worldnet, Inc. family is Michael Pendley. He is stepping into the role of Technical Communication Specialist as he writes our OQ and OSHA safety courses. Michael has taught in the Oil and Gas Technology Department for North Central Texas College in Bowie Texas. Some courses that Michael has taught include: Introduction to the Petroleum Industry and Natural Gas Recovery and Production.
Michael grew up in the DFW area and graduated from the University of North Texas in May of 2011. He is married and has one son and two daughters. When he is not at work, he likes spending time with his family. Normally, they all go out to the pool and go swimming or something outdoors. This time of year, his kids' sports activities keep him pretty busy.
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MASTER EVALUATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The Master Evaluator Certification Program is an evaluator/proctor course that provides participants with the principles for conducting effective evaluations and provides opportunities to apply these principles by practicing them in a comfortable environment. This is achieved by discussing individual testing techniques and performance observation techniques; reviewing various Operator Qualification Plan Evaluation requirements; and by providing practice using actual evaluation tools. Upon completion of this course, participants will understand the requirements of 49 CFR 192 and 195 as it relates to written and performance evaluations, know how to prepare for an evaluation, know how to perform and evaluation and know how to properly document an evaluation and maintain records.
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING
The System Administrator Training Course provides designated OQ plan administrators and/or supervisors with a hands-on review of the EWN system and prepares them to effectively manage their OQ program utilizing the ENERGY worldnet system and services. This is achieved by discussing the overall layout and navigation of the EWN system for Operators and Contractors; reviewing the features and function of the system and assisting with the setup of custom options and settings; and by providing practice using actual functions, tools and processes.
 MECP Class: May 1, 2013
Location: Leak City, Athens, AL
Leak City - City of Athens Gas Department
807 East Sandefer Road
Athens, AL 35611
Instructor: Jeremy Green, Director of Business Development, ENERGY worldnet, Inc.
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April 9, 2013: Master Evaluator Certification Program, (MECP): Decatur, TX
April 10, 2013: Basic System Administrator Training: Decatur, TX
April 11, 2013: Advanced System Administrator Training: Decatur, TX
April 11 & 12, 2013: Instructional Design and Authoring (2 day course): Decatur, TX
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April Training Events Decatur, TX
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May 2013
May 14, 2013: Master Evaluator Certification Program: (MECP), Decatur, TX
May 15, 2013: Basic System Administrator Training: Decatur, TX
May 16, 2013: Advanced System Administrator Training: Decatur, TX
May 16 & 17, 2013: Instructional Design and Authoring (2 day course): Decatur, TX
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May Training Events Decatur, TX
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Contact Us
Our telephones are answered Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central time. We can also be contacted by e-mail also at support@energyworldnet.com
ENERGY worldnet, Inc.
P.O. Box 2106
Decatur, TX 76234
Office - 940-626-1941
Toll free-1-855-396-5267
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