Advisory Committee on Structural Safety of Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities; Notice of Meeting, 23931-23932 [E9-11842]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 97 / Thursday, May 21, 2009 / Notices dwashington3 on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES mechanical properties of the pipe prior to being shipped from the steel and pipe rolling mills. Low yield and tensile strength test results are defined as any test results below the minimum specified yield strength ordered, and tensile strengths below those specified for the specified grade. An example of pipe standard and grades includes API 5L, PSL 2, X70 and X80; where X–70 corresponds to steel achieving a specified minimum yield strength of 70,000 psi; and so on. II. Advisory Bulletin ADB–09–01 To: Owners and Operators of Hazardous Liquid and Natural Gas Pipeline Systems. Subject: Potential Low and Variable Yield and Tensile Strength and Chemical Composition Properties in High Strength Line Pipe. Advisory: The Federal pipeline safety regulations in 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195 require operators of natural gas transmission, gas distribution, and hazardous liquids pipeline systems to use pipe manufactured by a listed specification in the design of pipelines in accordance with §§ 192.7, 192.55 (a), 192.105, and §§ 195.3, 195.106, and 195.112. PHMSA has identified an integrity issue with respect to microalloyed high grade line pipe. Tests that have been conducted on line pipe that has been installed in pipeline systems have shown that some of the pipe material has yield strengths, tensile strengths, and/or chemical compositions that do not meet the requirements of the American Petroleum Institute, Specification for Line Pipe—5L, (API 5L), for PSL 2 and the specified pipe grade. Pipe joints produced from plate or coil from the same heat may exhibit variable chemical and mechanical properties. Yield strengths below the minimum specified yield strength have been reported and yield strengths up to 15% lower than the strength values on the pipe manufacturer produced mill test report have also been reported. In some cases, the affected pipe may successfully pass strength testing methods contained in current specifications but may lead to a future pipeline integrity issue. The presence of low yield strength line pipe installed in a pipeline system may result in increased susceptibility to excessive pipe expansion or rupture during the pre in-service field hydrostatic strength test. PHMSA wants to ensure that owners and operators of recently constructed pipeline systems are aware of the need to investigate whether their pipelines contain joints of pipe that do not meet VerDate Nov<24>2008 13:08 May 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 minimum specification requirements. Pipeline owners and operators should review all MPS mill test reports and other appropriate documentation with their pipe suppliers to determine if all specification requirements have been met. Pipeline owners and operators should be aware that small deviations in steel rolling schedule parameters can have a pronounced effect on final mechanical properties. The MPS should provide adequate information concerning process details and inspection methods to ensure that the materials are uniform and will meet all specification requirements. PHMSA advises pipeline owners and operators of in service pipelines to review their pipe specifications, pipe steel making and rolling MPS, pipe mill test reports, deformation tool results and all hydrostatic test failure results for both mill and in place hydrostatic tests to ensure that inconsistent mechanical and chemical properties are not inherent in microalloyed line pipe grades on all API 5L—PSL 2, X70 and X80 line pipe installed during recent construction projects. Pipeline owners and operators should conduct technical document reviews on all high strength microalloyed line pipe installed during this period, review hydrostatic test failures that occurred on pipelines installed during this period and consider using methods to detect pipe expansion such as running deformation tools that detect expanded pipe in these systems if they have any knowledge, findings or pipe history that lead them to believe their newly constructed high grade line pipe systems contain line pipe joints that do not meet specification requirements. Should a pipeline owner or operator have knowledge of other high grade pipe vintages supplied at early dates that are in their operating systems that may have this problem, they should consider conducting reviews as described above with these operating pipelines to ensure that operating pressures and anomaly repair procedures are not being conducted outside of their 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195 Code parameters. Authority: 49 U.S.C. chapter 601 and 49 CFR 1.53. Issued in Washington, DC, on May 14, 2009. Jeffrey D. Wiese, Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. E9–11815 Filed 5–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23931 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [AC 187–1C] Schedule of Charges Outside the United States AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing the availability of Advisory Circular (AC) 187–1C which transmits an updated schedule of charges for services of FAA Flight Standards Aviation Safety Inspectors outside the United States. The advisory circular has been updated in accordance with the procedures listed in 14 CFR Part 187, Appendix A. DATES: This AC is effective on June 1, 2009. ADDRESSES: How to obtain copies: A copy of this publication may be downloaded from: https://rgl.faa.gov/ Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/ rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/b38e4a 75d8e55cae862575b6004e937a/$FILE/ AC%20187-1C.pdf. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Geoff McIntyre, Flight Standards Service, AFS–51, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) 385–8139. Issued in Washington, DC, on May 14, 2009. John W. McGraw, Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service. [FR Doc. E9–11926 Filed 5–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Structural Safety of Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Structural Safety of Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities will be held on June 18–19, 2009, in Room 442, Export Import Bank, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The June 18 session will be from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and the June 19 session will be from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the pubic. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs E:\FR\FM\21MYN1.SGM 21MYN1 23932 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 97 / Thursday, May 21, 2009 / Notices on matters of structural safety in the construction and remodeling of VA facilities and to recommend standards for use by VA in the construction and alteration of its facilities. On June 18, the Committee will review developments in the fields of fire safety issues and structural design as they relate to seismic and other natural hazards impact on the safety of buildings. On June 19, the Committee will receive briefings and presentations on current seismic, natural hazards, and fire safety issues that are particularly relevant to facilities owned and leased by the Department. The Committee will also discuss appropriate structural and fire safety recommendations for inclusion in VA’s standards. No time will be allocated for receiving oral presentations from the public. However, the Committee will accept written comments. Comments should be sent to Krishna K. Banga, Senior Structural Engineer, Facilities Quality Service, Office of Construction & Facilities Management (00CFM1A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Those wishing to attend should contact Mr. Banga at (202) 461–8219. Dated: May 14, 2009. By Direction of the Secretary. E. Philip Riggin, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E9–11842 Filed 5–20–09; 8:45 am] dwashington3 on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 13:08 May 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Women Veterans; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans will conduct a site visit on June 8–12, 2009, at the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), 4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas. Several sessions during the site visit will be held at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham, and the Clyde W. Cosper State Veterans Home in Bonham. Sessions each day during the site visit will be open to the public, will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will end at 4:30 p.m. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding the needs of women Veterans with respect to health care, rehabilitation, compensation, outreach, and other programs and activities administered by VA designed to meet such needs. The Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding such programs and activities. On June 8, the agenda will include briefings from VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17) leadership, VISN 17 women Veterans program managers, VANTHCS leadership, and the director of the Waco Regional Office. On June 9, the Committee will receive briefings from VANTHCS program offices (primary care, women’s health clinic, medical services, surgical PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 services, long term care/hospice, radiology, mental health services and OEF/OIF services). The Committee will also be briefed by the National Cemetery Administration leadership, and will tour the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. On June 10, the Committee will meet at the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center (SRMVC) in Bonham, receive briefings from SRMVC leadership and officials of the Clyde W. Cosper State Veterans Home, along with tours of the SRMVC facilities and the Clyde W. Cosper State Veterans Home. On June 11, the Committee will receive briefings from local vet centers and will tour the VANTHCS hospital. On June 12, the Committee will meet with Dallas-Fort Worth area Veterans service organizations and other stakeholders, and conduct a town hall meeting with the women Veterans community. Any member of the public wishing to attend should contact Ms. Shannon L. Middleton at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Women Veterans (00W), 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, by phone at (202) 461–6193, fax at (202) 273– 7092, or e-mail at 00W@mail.va.gov. Interested persons may attend, appear before, or file statements with the Committee. Written statements must be filed before the meeting, or within 10 days after the meeting. Dated: May 14, 2009. By Direction of the Secretary. E. Philip Riggin, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E9–11844 Filed 5–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\21MYN1.SGM 21MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 97 (Thursday, May 21, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23931-23932]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-11842]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on Structural Safety of Department of Veterans 
Affairs Facilities; Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public 
Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of the 
Advisory Committee on Structural Safety of Department of Veterans 
Affairs Facilities will be held on June 18-19, 2009, in Room 442, 
Export Import Bank, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The June 
18 session will be from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and the June 19 session 
will be from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the 
pubic.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs

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on matters of structural safety in the construction and remodeling of 
VA facilities and to recommend standards for use by VA in the 
construction and alteration of its facilities.
    On June 18, the Committee will review developments in the fields of 
fire safety issues and structural design as they relate to seismic and 
other natural hazards impact on the safety of buildings. On June 19, 
the Committee will receive briefings and presentations on current 
seismic, natural hazards, and fire safety issues that are particularly 
relevant to facilities owned and leased by the Department. The 
Committee will also discuss appropriate structural and fire safety 
recommendations for inclusion in VA's standards.
    No time will be allocated for receiving oral presentations from the 
public. However, the Committee will accept written comments. Comments 
should be sent to Krishna K. Banga, Senior Structural Engineer, 
Facilities Quality Service, Office of Construction & Facilities 
Management (00CFM1A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Those wishing to attend should 
contact Mr. Banga at (202) 461-8219.

    Dated: May 14, 2009.
    By Direction of the Secretary.
E. Philip Riggin,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-11842 Filed 5-20-09; 8:45 am]
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