Transfers of Ownership: The Devil Is in the Details

During the lifespan of a pipeline, it will most likely undergo several generations of acquisition, divestiture and other company transitions. This poster session commences with an overview of what is involved in a company name change. The reader is then taken through a detailed presentation of the steps required for name change completion. Topics covered in this progression include: inventorying, agencies to contact, company personnel to be interviewed, forms to complete, required fees, required signatures and report preparation. Methodology is presented in a strategically designed format that allows one to complete this process in a timely and efficient manner. Information in this presentation will make one realize that a name change goes far beyond the relettering of company signs.