The Commission’s Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Program and Damage Prevention Program assure compliance with federal and District of Columbia regulations and codes by:
- Assigning a PHMSA-trained and certified Pipeline Safety Program Manager to lead, direct and champion the programs
- Deploying three PHMSA-trained and certified pipeline safety engineers/inspectors to conduct daily inspections of pipeline construction and maintenance sites, operational records, and pipeline facilities
- Deploying one Damage Prevention Inspector to conduct daily excavation damage prevention inspections
- Conducting accident investigations
- Implementing enforcement actions
- Assessing risks and developing regulations and standards to facilitate natural gas pipeline safety and excavation damage prevention
- Monitoring the training and verifying the operator qualifications of the gas utility personnel
- Promoting natural gas pipeline safety and excavation damage prevention through public education and communication programs (in collaboration with the Office of Consumer Services).
Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Documents - District of Columbia Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Regulations are found in: