OUR SERVICES
Pipeline Regulatory Audit Support
Pipeline audits conducted by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and state agencies like the Texas Railroad Commission and California State Fire Marshal represent high-stakes scenarios for operators. These inspections, governed by 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195, along with state-specific codes, demand rigorous documentation, updated procedures, and demonstrable compliance.
For small to mid-sized operators, this can be daunting. Incomplete records, inconsistent training logs, or outdated Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals often trigger audit findings, enforcement actions, or steep fines, sometimes exceeding thousands of dollars per violation. State agencies frequently impose additional regulatory expectations, increasing the complexity of compliance. In audits or post-incident investigations, any oversight can lead to reputational damage, operational disruption, or safety vulnerabilities.
Our Solution:
Full-Spectrum Regulatory Audit Preparation
Elemental Compliance offers targeted Pipeline Regulatory Audit Support designed to equip operators with a fortified compliance posture and audit-ready confidence. Backed by decades of experience supporting PHMSA and state-level inspections, our team provides hands-on, end-to-end support tailored to your operational scale, asset type, and jurisdiction.
We begin with an in-depth evaluation of your compliance documentation, including O&M procedures, Emergency Response Plans (ERPs), Integrity Management Programs (IMPs), and Control Room Management (CRM) systems. Our assessments ensure alignment with 49 CFR Parts 192, 194, 195, and 199, and state regulations such as California’s Pipeline Safety Program and Louisiana’s intrastate pipeline mandates.
Our services include:
Pre-Audit Readiness Assessments
We perform comprehensive gap analyses to identify nonconformities in documentation, procedural adherence, or recordkeeping. These assessments yield actionable remediation strategies and ensure alignment with both federal and state regulatory frameworks.
Real-Time Audit Support
Whether in-person or remote, our consultants provide real-time support during inspections. We help operators respond to inspector queries with precision, helping minimize audit findings and reduce regulatory exposure.
Mock Audit Simulations
We simulate PHMSA and state-level inspection protocols, modelled after real-world audit procedures, covering critical areas like operations and maintenance, emergency response, CRM compliance, and 49 CFR Part 199 drug and alcohol testing. Our simulations prepare your team for the intensity and detail of live audits.
Corrective Action Planning
When findings arise, we develop robust, regulator-accepted corrective action plans. These plans are technically sound, swiftly implemented, and designed to close gaps in a way that satisfies agency scrutiny and strengthens internal controls.
Our approach is expert-driven and compliance-specific having navigated numerous audits of various subjects with different agencies. We leverage PHMSA’s enforcement guidance and state-specific program requirements, ensuring that your documentation and procedures withstand even the most rigorous audits. We also offer custom training for frontline and compliance personnel, increasing awareness, consistency, and audit performance.
Whether you're managing natural gas systems, hazardous liquid pipelines, LNG terminals, or UNGS facilities, our embedded team provides practical, scalable support tailored to your regulatory environment.
Why Elemental Compliance?
At Elemental Compliance, we don’t just prepare you for audits; we empower your operation to embrace them as opportunities to showcase compliance excellence. Unlike generic consulting solutions, our services are operator-centered and engineered for impact. We understand the regulatory intricacies of PHMSA audits, from jurisdictional disputes to facility-specific recordkeeping.
We are deeply familiar with state-specific expectations, from the Texas RRC to California’s CPUC pipeline safety regulations, and we proactively design strategies to anticipate enforcement trends. Our precision-guided audit support helps you avoid costly missteps while maintaining continuity of operations and safeguarding reputational integrity.
Be Audit-Ready. Always.
Audits aren’t just regulatory hurdles; they’re litmus tests for your compliance culture. With Elemental Compliance as your partner, you’ll be equipped to meet and exceed expectations at every stage of the process.
Connect with our experts at www.elementalcompliance.com to begin your tailored audit support journey today.