RCP Inc. services
Audits Services
RCP`s approach to audits and assessments is typically either consultative or enforcement oriented depending upon the client`s needs.
Acquisition Support and Due Diligence Services
RCP can identify issues important to the acquisition decision making process (i.e. `deal-killers`, significant compliance gaps, significant future regulatory liabilities/costs, etc.). RCP will evaluate the pipeline`s operating and maintenance history, its environment, and other factors to identify any unusual risks or liabilities. This can include, for example, problems identified during previous in-line inspections which have not been corrected.RCP can check the previous operator`s documentation to ensure that all the required information is available. And by highlighting any omissions, you will know if the necessary information is available, and if not, can require the previous operator to produce it before the sale takes place. RCP can also ensure that the necessary information is actually located and transferred with the property, and not left behind in the previous operator`s files.
Regulatory Interpretation Services
When it comes to determination of which regulatory agency has jurisdiction over your facilities and assets, we are the experts. If you don`t know whether you are regulated, you run the risk of finding out the hard way with little to no time to get into compliance before regulatory agency inspectors show up at your door. On the flip side, you shouldn`t spend money and resources for regulations that really do not apply to your facilities. Be fully aware of pending rule changes that could stop your facility in its tracks before it ever begins operation. These are all issues that should be handled by a regulatory specialist.Engineering Specification Development Services
Although not necessarily prescribed in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, expectations have increased by the DOT that pipeline operators have engineering standards that go beyond routine operations and maintenance procedures. RCP can develop reference manuals that provide detailed specifications for various maintenance activities, including appendices of common abbreviations, definitions, forms, specific design rules, etc.Integrity Management Services
RCP has the tools and expertise to assist with the implementation of the oftentimes complex requirements in your Integrity Management Plan. RCP provides ongoing support services for many large and small pipeline companies.
GIS and Mapping Services
RCP`s staff includes GIS and mapping experts that conduct high consequence area (HCA) identifications, risk assessments, class location analysis, underwater inspections, NPMS/RRC submittals, as well as other spatial analysis projects. Some of our GIS and mapping specialties are: