ViaData Releases 2011 Edition Of WinDOT, The Pipeline Safety Encyclopedia

Online, April 24, 2011 (Newswire.com) - ViaData LP, Sugar Land, TX, announces the latest release of WinDOT, The Pipeline Safety Encyclopedia.

The March 2011 edition includes the current federal pipeline safety regulations 49 CFR 190-199 and Part 40, including amendments, interpretations, waivers and Advisory Bulletins. Using the Rapid Update Service allows subscribers stay current with all proposed and final rulemakings to these regulations.

The latest version of WinDOT includes the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Enforcement Manuals for corrosion, operations and maintenance and integrity management. The manuals are linked to pertinent code sections and include guidance on compliance and interpretation of the regulations.

WinDOT also includes the complete Gas Piping Technology Committee Guide for gas piping, an industry developed guidance manual for complying with 49 CFR Parts 191 and 192. The inclusion of the GPTC and PHMSA manuals makes WinDOT the most complete pipeline safety regulatory reference available.

Users can easily search by word or phrase to find regulations, interpretations and guide material to assist them in compliance programs and research.

Subscribers can add state regulations and over 55 pipeline industry standards through a quick and easy online registration. The History of the Regulations application recreates each version of the codes for each amendment. Subscribers can quickly see the text of the regulations for any time period.

WinDOT is the #1 regulatory reference used by operators and inspectors. It is available as a single user or network installation.

Contact ViaData at 800-817-6649 or support@viadata.com for more information. An online demo can be viewed at www.viadata.com/demo.