Spear Pipeline Compliance, LLC
Spear Pipeline Compliance, LLC
SPC EXPERIENCE FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING:
o Due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
o Construction Records
o Jurisdictional analysis
o O&M activity setup/scheduling
o DOT Programs/ Manuals
o PHMSA Annual Reporting
o NPMS Annual Reporting
o Integrity Management
o Operator Qualifications
o Public Awareness
o Damage Prevention
o Internal gap analysis
o Audit support
SPC TAKES PRIDE IN:
REGULATORY EXPERTISE: SPC has a deep knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 191-199 and various state requirements.
OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE: SPC ensures adherence to procedures for maintenance and operations.
AUDIT SUPPORT: SPC works with operators for federal and state audits and offer audit support if required.
PROVIDING REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS: SPC provides solutions primarily for small to midsize operators that lack in-house compliance teams.
SPC currently supports operators in the Permian, Bakken, Fayetteville and Eagle Ford regions and would welcome the chance to discuss ways in which we can support your operations.
Services
Program Support
SPC offers the following written manuals and programs generated for your specific operational needs:
Hazardous Gas Operations & Maintenance Manual
Hazardous Liquid Operations & Maintenance Manual
Public Awareness Program
Damage Prevention Program
Operator Qualification Program
O&M
SPC provides jurisdictional analysis and will then generate schedules for operations and maintenance activities to ensure compliance. We will provide specific O&M forms to document the required activities for record retention. We can also perform an internal gap analysis which will provide insight to any compliance gaps.
Reporting
SPC provides support for PHMSA hazardous gas and liquid annual reporting. We will also assist with NPMS hazardous liquid and gas transmission annual reporting along with state specific reporting.
Audit Support
SPC will complete an internal gap analysis in advance of a PHMSA or state audit. This allows any potential gaps to be examined and reviewed. We are also available to provide support during the audit for your operations and/or regulatory personnel.
Due Diligence
SPC will assist with M&A support which includes reviewing construction records, cathodic protection records, reporting records, and jurisdictional analysis. We can also participate in field inspections if needed.
Get to know us
Benjamin Malotte
Sr. Compliance Advisor
Ben has more than six years of experience at Environmental Resources Management (ERM), where he built a strong foundation in environmental, health, and safety compliance. He earned the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) credential and obtained the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
Ben later joined Anadarko Petroleum and Western Midstream, serving as the DOT Compliance Officer. In this role, he acted as the primary point of contact for both federal and state regulators and led company compliance audits. Throughout his tenure, Ben developed a deep understanding of DOT rules and regulations and demonstrated the ability to clearly translate regulatory requirements for company operators, as well as for federal and state auditors. Ben holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University.
Ronnie Speer
Founder
Ronnie spent 24 years with Air Liquide working in telecommunications, pipeline operations, and DOT regulatory compliance. From Air Liquide he moved to Arrington Oil and Gas to oversee the compliance department in the Barnett Shale and Permian Basin operations. He then directed compliance operations for Chesapeake Energy, Statoil, Anadarko and Western Midstream. Ronnie garnered extensive experience with oil and gas pipelines and breakout tanks. He started Spear Pipeline Compliance to help operators meet complex federal (PHMSA/DOT) and state safety regulations. Ronnie received his BS in Industrial Engineering from Lamar University.