Partners

The persons and companies listed below are working associates of ViaData LP. They use WinDOT and provide editorial and product development assistance.

These associates are available as independent consultants to assist you in pipeline safety and regulatory compliance. Please view their website or information page (see left) and contact them directly for information.

• Leading Edge Compliance
  
  
• PanAm Pipeline
  
  
• Technical Toolboxes
  
  
• Caldwell & Associates

Leading Edge Compliance 

LEC Distribution software is the most comprehensive suite of paperless wireless software on the market.  The LEC software is designed to increase the productivity and efficiency of the user by providing your company with instant access to information, available at any time from anywhere in the world.

Leak Investigation and Tracking Module – Provides the user with the ability to track leaks from the dispatching of the leak to resolution or final repair.  The program allows the user to document in detail all construction damage.

Customer Service Module – Provides instant access to Customer Service Orders including Non-pay Disconnects as they are worked.  Orders can be reassigned to Service Workers as workloads change.

Compliance Inspection Module - Provides automatic compliance inspection and scheduling of
Cathodic Protection, Flow Control Valves, Leak Surveys, Malodorant Tests and Regulator Inspection. 

The LEC program provides anytime status analysis/reporting of operations, maintenance and compliance.  All with one time data entry and with all trips to the site linked to one document.  The modules have editable dropdown lists and automatic date insertion and order numbering

PanAm Pipeline Technology, Inc.
Cesar de Leon, PE
President

Mr. de Leon is nationally recognized as an expert on the federal pipeline safety regulations. He worked in the Office of Pipeline Safety for over 20 years, serving as manager, including Director and Deputy Associate Administrator. He authored many of the interpretations in WinD.O.T, has been of invaluable help to ViaData in obtaining documents for inclusion in WinDOT Cesar can be a valuable asset to your organization for regulatory compliance issues.

Technical Toolboxes, Inc.
Joseph R. Summa
President & CEO

Mr. Summa has over 25 years experience in the energy software and solutions business. He is one of the founders and President of Technical Toolboxes, Inc.(TTI) and subsidiaries, a leading supplier of integrated software solutions for the energy market. TTI integrates various ViaData supplied regulations and standards within TTI's "Toolbox" line of products. TTI and ViaData work together in a strategic partnership on various products and projects including Operator Qualifications, international regulations and standards, and on-line electronic documentation and internet solutions.

Caldwell & Associates
Joseph C. Caldwell
President

Consultants in Pipeline Safety
and Pipeline Safety Regulations

Specializing in:

• DOT/State Regulations & Regulatory Compliance
• Industry Standards Compliance
• Operations & Safety Audits
• Accident Investigations
• Litigation
• Expert Witness
• Training
• Record Keeping
• Government Liaison

Mr. Caldwell has over 35 years experience in hazardous liquid and natural gas pipeline safety with over 20 years being in pipeline safety regulations. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas Tech University and has specialized training in construction and operation of oil and gas pipeline facilities, environmental quality and natural resources, and environmental regulations. With the establishment of the U.S. Department of Transportation in 1967, Mr. Caldwell was involved in the drafting of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968. After the passage of this Act he became the Deputy Director of the newly created Office of Pipeline Safety and later the first Director. This office was responsible for the development of the federal pipeline safety regulatory program and the initial pipeline safety regulations for natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines.

Caldwell & Associates provides consulting services on pipeline safety regulations and standards for hazardous liquid (petroleum & products) and natural gas pipelines. These include the design, construction, operation, testing and maintenance of petroleum and gas transmission and gas distribution pipelines. The firm has over 15 years experience in providing consulting services to a wide range of clients including industry, government, private and public organizations. The organization provides a strong and diverse base of institutional knowledge and experience in the fields of pipeline safety regulation, industry standards and pipeline operation. This background can be applied effectively in:

• Review and analysis of compliance or noncompliance with federal or state pipeline safety regulations and industry standards
• Performing full operations and safety audits
• Performing comprehensive accident or failure investigations
• Analysis or development of litigation strategy
• Providing expert witness testimony
• Interfacing with federal and state government regulatory agencies.

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