Audits Services Brochure

RCP is a registered professional engineering corporation with extensive experience in all types of pipeline risk management and regulatory compliance consulting. Our comprehensive range of services includes: integrity management, compliance assurance program, training, and risk management, as well as implementation assistance and ongoing, long-term support. RCP AUDITS RCP’s approach to audits and assessments is typically either consultative or enforcement oriented depending upon the client’s needs. In either case, RCP will identify opportunities for improvement and track each item to closure using RCP’s CMS Audit Tracking tool. ? The Consultative Approach is typically viewed by clients as a cooperative effort that assesses regulatory compliance status in concert with operational and maintenance issues. This method provides feedback on existing management practices versus industry standards. ? An Enforcement Approach gives the client an idea of how well a facility can manage an agency audit and how likely it would be for an agency inspector to issue a Notice of Violation. For more information, please contact Jessica Roger at (713) 655-8080, or jroger@rcp.com or visit our website at www.rcp.com PHMSA Integrated Inspection The Integrated Inspection protocols are very comprehensive, essentially encompassing several existing inspection protocols (pipeline integrity, operations & maintenance, operator qualification, public awareness, new construction, etc.) into one format. In addition, the Integrated Inspection includes several queries that are new or have not been included in previous routine inspection protocols. These inspection protocols have only recently been issued and only a handful of operators have gone through these inspections. Many more are schedule in the near future. RCP has the experience and resources to assist operators prepare for PHMSA Integrated Inspections. Agency Inspection Preparation Many clients contact RCP requesting a mock audit to help identify any significant issues that need to be addressed prior to an agency inspection. RCP conducts these audits of programs and records against the published federal and state inspection protocols. A thorough gap analysis and report is provided at the conclusion of the audit that includes any deficiencies and suggestions for improvement. This report also serves as a good reference during the agency inspection, since the agency inspectors will essentially be asking the same questions from the same inspection protocols that RCP utilized during the mock audit. Post Inspection Support & Agency Response Assistance If an agency inspection identifies deficiencies or in their interpretation of the rules, feel there are some deficiencies, RCP can provide post-inspection support. If there are post-inspection responses or hearings, RCP is experienced in guiding companies through the process and preparing effective response strategies to bring outstanding inspection deficiencies to closure. Our success rate in helping clients reduce (or eliminate) fines is based on years of regulatory involvement with agencies and industry associations. RCP is a registered professional engineering corporation with extensive experience in all types of pipeline risk management and regulatory compliance consulting. Our comprehensive range of services includes: integrity management, compliance assurance program, training, and risk management, as well as implementation assistance and ongoing, long-term support. For more information, contact: Jessica Roger Direct (832) 255-7809 Email: jroger@rcp.com RCP Headquarters: 801 Louisiana, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77002 Main: (713) 655-8080 Fax: (713) 655-8083 Website: www.rcp.com Other locations: Anchorage Baton Rouge Denver Knoxville Oklahoma City Seattle Tulsa RCP is a registered trademark of RCP Inc. Internal Compliance Audits ? Regulatory Compliance Check-Up's - Check for Major Compliance Elements (Programs, Workflow Processes, Documentation, Training) ? Comprehensive Regulatory Compliance Audits - Compliance program gap analysis - Recordkeeping evaluation - Field inspections ? Regulatory Agency Jurisdictional Determinations, Interpretations & Audits - Design and Construction Validation - Integrity Management Program - Operator Qualification - Operations & Maintenance - Facility Response Plans Compliance Process Mapping RCP has developed the Compliance Process Matrix which is an effective tool used to identify how each regulatory requirement is currently being managed. During the Compliance Process Mapping exercise, RCP will identify each: ? regulated task, ? existing procedures, ? personnel assignments and responsibilities, ? task trigger mechanisms, ? recordkeeping mechanisms, and other key elements. When complete, the Compliance Process Matrix will not only identify existing process flow that is functioning properly, but more importantly, it will identify where the process deficiencies exist for each regulatory requirement. For example, your company may have great procedures in place, but inconsistent implementation at various field offices. The Compliance Process Matrix will clearly identify these deficiencies. This is a critical step in determining where to focus attention for program and implementation improvement. Inspection Management System (IMS) RCP's IMS captures data, comments and findings associated with the audit. The (IMS) is a proprietary web-based application which includes PHMSA inspection protocols and FAQ’s. The IMS also includes an optional action item tracking mechanism which allows assignments of any corrective actions for each finding. The system tracks corrective actions through completion which improves accountability and helps ensure all deficiencies were addressed appropriately.