Gas DistributionPHMSA 49 CFR 191 & 192PHMSA Included

PHMSA Compliance,
Built for Gas
Distribution

A Compliance Team Inside Your Dashboard

GridGuard gives pure gas distribution operators a single platform for all 8 PHMSA program areas โ€” DIMP, Incidents, OQ, Leak Survey, ERP, PAP, CRM Subpart M, and Readiness Scoring. Replace spreadsheets, shared drives, and manual Word documents with an audit-ready compliance command center.

PHMSA49 CFR 19149 CFR 192API RP 1162
8
PHMSA Program Areas Covered
49 CFR
Parts 191, 192 & 195
60%
Reduction in Audit Prep Time
$8,500
Integrity Plan / Month
Designed For

Built for Pure Gas Distribution Operators

GridGuard's Integrity Plan is purpose-built for operators whose entire regulatory footprint is PHMSA โ€” no electric grid obligations, no NERC CIP, just gas distribution compliance done right.

SoCalGas
Southern California Gas Company
Spire
Spire Inc. (Missouri, Alabama, Mississippi)
Atmos
Atmos Energy Corporation
NW Natural
Northwest Natural Holding Company
Laclede
Laclede Gas / Spire Missouri
Questar
Questar Gas (Dominion Energy Utah)
Regulatory Coverage

Every PHMSA Obligation, One Platform

GridGuard maps directly to the federal pipeline safety regulations that govern gas distribution operations โ€” from annual reporting to integrity management and public awareness.

PHMSA

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

49 CFR 191

Annual, Incident & Safety-Related Condition Reports

49 CFR 192

Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline

API RP 1162

Public Awareness Programs for Pipeline Operators

8 Program Areas

Complete PHMSA Coverage for Gas Distribution

Every module maps directly to a federal pipeline safety regulation โ€” structured for audit readiness from day one.

DIMP Module

49 CFR 192 Subpart P

Structured threat register covering all 8 PHMSA threat categories with likelihood ร— consequence risk scoring. AI-assisted self-evaluation narrative generation replaces the manual Word document process most gas distribution teams use today.

  • All 8 threat categories: corrosion, natural forces, excavation damage, outside force, material/weld failure, incorrect operations, weather, and other
  • Likelihood ร— consequence risk matrix with auto-calculated risk tier
  • AI-generated self-evaluation narratives aligned to PHMSA guidance
  • Threat lifecycle: Open โ†’ Under Evaluation โ†’ Mitigated โ†’ Closed

Incident Report Manager

49 CFR 191.9 / 191.15

End-to-end incident lifecycle management from initial notification through PHMSA Form 7100.1 submission. Tracks reportable incidents, near-misses, and significant events with auto-calculated reporting deadlines.

  • PHMSA Form 7100.1 pre-fill from structured incident data
  • Automatic 30-day and annual report deadline tracking
  • Root cause analysis workflow with corrective action assignment
  • Incident classification: reportable vs. non-reportable determination

Operator Qualification (OQ) Tracker

49 CFR 192 Subpart N

Centralized OQ program management for all covered tasks. Tracks individual qualifications, evaluation methods, re-evaluation schedules, and abnormal operating condition (AOC) responses across your entire workforce.

  • Covered task library mapped to 49 CFR 192 Subpart N requirements
  • Individual qualification records with expiration alerts
  • AOC recognition and response documentation
  • Third-party evaluator and contractor qualification tracking

Leak Survey Manager

49 CFR 192.723

Structured leak survey scheduling and documentation for all distribution mains and services. Tracks survey frequency compliance by pipe material, operating pressure, and leak history โ€” with mobile-ready field data entry.

  • Survey frequency matrix by pipe material (steel, cast iron, plastic) and pressure class
  • Leak grading (Grade 1/2/3) with escalation and repair scheduling
  • Route-based survey planning with GPS-linked segment tracking
  • Automated compliance gap alerts when surveys fall behind schedule

Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

49 CFR 192.615

Living ERP document management with version control, annual review workflows, and drill/exercise tracking. Ensures your emergency procedures stay current, accessible, and audit-ready at all times.

  • Structured ERP sections aligned to 49 CFR 192.615 requirements
  • Annual review and approval workflow with e-signature capture
  • Drill and exercise scheduling, execution logging, and after-action reports
  • Personnel notification list management with contact verification

Public Awareness Program (PAP)

49 CFR 192 Subpart L

End-to-end public awareness campaign management covering all four stakeholder audiences. Tracks message delivery, response rates, and annual program effectiveness evaluations in a single audit-ready workspace.

  • Four-audience tracking: affected public, emergency officials, excavators, and local officials
  • Baseline and supplemental message delivery scheduling
  • Response tracking and program effectiveness measurement
  • Annual program evaluation documentation aligned to API RP 1162

Control Room Management (CRM) โ€” Subpart M

49 CFR 192 Subpart M

Comprehensive CRM program documentation for SCADA-monitored gas distribution systems. Manages controller qualifications, fatigue mitigation plans, alarm management, and change management records.

  • Controller qualification and training record management
  • Fatigue risk management plan documentation and shift scheduling compliance
  • Alarm management: rationalization, prioritization, and performance metrics
  • Change management log for SCADA modifications and procedure updates

PHMSA Readiness Score

All Applicable Parts

Live compliance health dashboard aggregating status across all 7 PHMSA program areas. Generates an overall readiness score with drill-down by regulation, program area, and open action item โ€” built for both field managers and executive reporting.

  • Weighted readiness score across DIMP, IMP, OQ, Leak Survey, ERP, PAP, and CRM
  • Open action item heat map by program area and due date
  • Executive-ready one-page compliance summary export
  • Trend analysis: readiness score over the past 12 months
Measured Outcomes

Gas Compliance Outcomes

Quantified improvements across PHMSA gas distribution and transmission programs using GridGuard.

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Faster DIMP Self-Evaluation Cycles

AI narrative generation for DIMP threat assessments replaces Word-document workflows

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OQ Record Visibility

Real-time operator qualification tracking with 90-day expiry alerts and covered task mapping

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Reduction in Audit Prep Time

Centralized PHMSA evidence repository eliminates last-minute document scrambles

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PHMSA Regulatory Parts Covered

Parts 192, 193, 195, and 199 โ€” distribution, LNG, transmission, and drug testing

Metrics based on program-level outcomes observed across GridGuard deployments at large investor-owned utilities and transmission operators.

Integrity Plan

Purpose-Built for Gas-Only Operators

The Integrity Plan gives pure gas distribution operators every PHMSA compliance tool they need โ€” and nothing they don't. No electric grid modules, no NERC CIP overhead.

$8,500/monthยท 15% off annual