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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-24 Correspondence - Pipeline Association for Public Awareness - Pipeline Awareness r Pipeline Association for Public Awareness _= 00 ::� ;U � � N 0 C- � X ;a -n August 2024COX = D 1 — zN0M0 o N z Z -i M —i = u' D — G° DDT z Dear Official, 00 _ � — N , On behalf of our participating member companies who operate = C gas and liquids pipelines in your area, we are pleased to provide = O you with a copy of the 2024 Pipeline Awareness newsletter containing Safety Information for Public Officials. = 0 On the reverse side of this letter, you'll find a listing of our C member companies in Gallatin County, Montana. The newsletter includes important information to help you in your role of keeping those in your community safe. • The purpose of various types of pipelines and how to find the location of pipelines in your area 0 • Land use practices, one call requirements and safe excavation m W co o 70K-0-0z procedures involving pipeline rights-of-way O D o A Cnm�DO • Potential hazards associated with pipelines and the actions CO> m pp D that should be taken in the event of an emergency • Actions operators are required to take to ensure the safety and reliability of their systems • How you can provide feedback to the Association or request additional information from member pipeline operators Thank you for taking time to review the enclosed materials. Please share them with others in your organization. /�olrtaffa Li9uids aid�as IUipefi'4te 14ssaciatioff ayd Pawticpa6r /ffelff6ews www.mlgpa.pipe]ineawareness.org See reverse side for a listing of pipeline members in Gallatin County, Montana. PO Box 60719,Colorado Springs,CO 80960-0719 www.pipelineawareness.org Member Companies operating pipeline facilities in Gallatin County, Montana Gallatin County, Montana Company Products/Facilities Emergency Non-Emergency Cenex Pipeline,LLC Hazardous Liquids Facilities (800)421-4122 (406)628-5443 CHS Inc.Terminals Petroleum Liquids,Ethanol and Asphalt (800)421-4122 (855)424-7747 Energy West Montana Natural Gas and Propane Pipelines (800)570-5688 (406)791-7500 NorthWestern Energy-MT Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Facilities (888)467-2669 (406)497-2446 Phillips 66 Pipe Line Company Hazardous Liquids Pipeline Facilities. (877)267-2290 (406)441-4749 001 Pipeline Association Volume 19, Summer 2024 fill"Public Awareness AWARENESS . . • Safety Information for Leaders Planning 000 Management nnn HAZMAT COMMANDER SHARES BEST PRACTICES FOR PIPELINE INCIDENT RESPONSE r � Ron AM c` tv i Collaborationbetween pipeline opera' Meet Mike Wallingford, a dedicated fireman with nearly 30 years of experience serving his community. For the first 9 years of his career, Mike was part of a volunteer fire department,and for the past 20 has been a career fireman,currently serving as the Captain of the Jefferson Town Fire Department in Louisville, Kentucky. He also holds the critical role of one of Metro Louisville's HAZMAT Commanders. Reflecting on memorable incidents, Captain Wallingford recounted the harrowing experience of responding to a high-pressure gas line leak. Although these types of incidents are rare, being prepared is critical. 0 "The sound of gas escaping from a high-pressure line is 1' ' a sound that will stay with a responder his entire career." continued on back e- V.0. o I Information for Emergency f:. • • , ,WNL ,X. Preparedness • • • ' _prepared Table of Contents Am Am Lessons Learned in the Trenches.............I • Resources for Local Officials........................2 0 • ❑ .; DI Pipeline Right-Of-Way Questions..........3 • - •' ••- • - • • • '- • - PipelineMaps.......................................................4 Pipeline Maps&Information Tools PIPELINE EMERGENCY TRAINING Pipeline Emergency Preparedness Best T Practices Webinar.............................................5 ti The Pipeline Association for Public Awareness offers free training and scenarios for fire, law enforcement and 911 Safeguarding Communities......................6 center personnel online at:grco.de/PAPA_Training Excavation Safety Tips....................................7 . . Know the Hazards..............................................8 • Leak,Hazard&Emergency pu_ S • Response Information..................................9 •-• - • • - • - • •- - • • • • ••- Enhancing Community Safety.................10 ••• • '•• • • • Proposed Rulemaking to Enhance Existing Regulations for the Safe Transportation of CO2...................................11 PIPELINE MAPS & The Six P's of Emergency Planning.......12 P C EVACUATION DISTANCE i�%! Access maps that show location of pipelines and evacuation 24/7 Utility Safety..............................................13 distance considerations at:qrco.de/Access_Pipevision Pipelines In Your Community...................14 Pipeline Marker Anatomy.............................15 • Request Information....................................15 r Provide Feedback.............................................15 - - •- - •• - - • • •• - • - • - 811 vs 911...................................................................16 CGA's Best Practices for Underground Safety..........................................................................16 o d PIPELINE MEMBER DIRECTORY • Access contact information for pipeline operators in your o community who participate in the Pipeline Association for The Pipeline Awareness Newsletter is Public Awareness at:grco.de/Member_Directory published annually by: Pipeline Association for Public Awareness • • • • • 8601 W Cross Dr PMB 302 Unit F5 Littleton,CO 80123-2200 www.pipelineawareness.org Manufactured and printed in the United States of America.The contents of this publication may not be reproduced by SAFETY CHECKLIST any means,in whole or in part, without the prior consent of Pipeline Download an excavation safety checklist for projects near Association for Public Awareness. pipelines at:qrco.de/Digging_Checklist If you have questions about the Pipeline Association for Public COPIES OF MATERIALS PROVIDED Awareness,our programs or need TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OR Follow more information from any of our Us on members,please visit EMERGENCY RESPONSE OFFICIALS pipelineawareness.org. Pipeline members will send you copies of the Social public awareness materials they provide to the general public or emergency officials in your area.Email your request to the com- pany contact person listed in the Pipeline - - 0 0 Member Directory.Access the directory at: • I grco.de/Member_Directory PIPELINE RIGHT� OF� WAY r-)n r-) • • • FIVE COMMON QUESTIONS Want to know the location of pipelines in your community and the products they transport? Access to pipeline maps differs from state-to-state, but the following resources can assist public officials in requesting maps from pipeline operators and accessing available maps online. OWhat requirements are O How do I help protect important normally included in easement structures,foliage or animals on agreements? aright-of-way? Most easement agreements In most cases, issues related to prohibit storing vehicles or existing structures,foliage or flammable materials, require animals on or near the right-of- special procedures for digging way are resolved before pipeline and limit or prohibit building construction and addressed structures and planting trees on within the easement agreement. If the right-of-way. Exceptions can not, landowners, permitting, be granted through a specific planning,zoning and emergency encroachment agreement with management officials should the pipeline operator. contact the pipeline operator to discuss options. This could include © Who maintains the pipeline relocating a structure,arranging _'. right-of-way? to inspect the right-of way at ground level,testing or other The pipeline operator is typically accommodations. responsible for ensuring the right of-way is visible from the air and © What special procedures may be easily accessible on the ground. needed to build roads or install Maintenance may include utilities on an existing right-of- mowing,trimming trees or way? removing trees or structures. "a Construction plans may require © How can I help protect people hydro excavation to confirm the living and working near location of existing pipelines pipelines? before installing new roads or utilities. Pipeline operators may Planning/zoning officials,city request to be onsite during engineers and other public construction activity.Always officials can help prevent pipeline contact 811 before beginning a emergencies. Encourage builders project near an existing pipeline The Pipeline and developers to consider the right-of-way even if your agency Informed Planning location of pipeline rights-of-way is typically exempt from state One Alliance (PIPA) in their development plans and Call requirements. provides information encourage property owners to and resources for contact 811 and notify pipeline , local officials at: operators before building or grco.de/PIPA-Info digging near the right-of-way. 0 0 • 3 O o...• e • PIPELINE MAPS ENHANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY Want to know the location of pipelines in your community and the products they transport? Access to pipeline maps differs from state-to-state, but the following resources can assist public officials in requesting maps from pipeline operators and accessing available maps online. NATIONAL PIPELINE '�'"Y NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MAPPING SYSTEM PIPELINE SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety National Association of Pipeline Safety Administration (PHMSA) provides access to Representatives (NAPSR) provides regulatory maps through the National Pipeline Mapping oversight for natural gas and gas utility lines in all System (NPMS). Local, state,tribal and federal states, and sometimes hazardous liquids pipelines officials can access detailed maps of and gas utility lines in all states. hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines in their jurisdiction by registering for NAPSR members can help state and local NPMS's Pipeline Information Management government officials access and request pipeline Mapping Application (PIMMA). Register for mapping information for their jurisdiction. Contact PIMMA access to view maps and request your state's NAPSR program manager for mapping files at: qrco.de/Access_PIMMA assistance requesting pipeline maps and for access to state-specific resources at: qrco.de/NAPSR-Resources Clio • PIPELINE ASSOCIATION FOR STATE ONE CALL Before • PUBLIC AWARENESS CENTERS Youpig The Pipeline Association for Public Awareness The 811 system and state One Call centers are a offers its more than 300 pipeline and utility hub for connecting public works departments, operator members the ability to share pipeline community planners and other local and tribal location information with local, state and tribal officials with pipeline location information. Learn officials online through the Pipelines Nearby and more about 811 in your state at: the password-protected PipeVision application. qrco.de/one_Call_Laws Access Pipelines Nearby at: qrco.de/Pipelines_Nearby and Pipe Vision at:qrco.de/Access_PipeVision i PIPELINE MAPS & W9A INFORMATION TOOLS Pipeline maps are available to local emergency and public officials in a variety of online resources. The table below compares features and information available through four different information sources for local public and emergency officials. Pipeline operators are always the best resource for information about their lines in your community. Informations r Includes evacuation distance guidance v GIS data files available for request v Includes operator emergency contact information NO 40 Includes operator non-emergency contact information Includes pipeline product information 11111110 VOv Identifies location of transmission pipelines 1111110v v Identifies location of distribution mains v v Identifies location of gathering pipelines VO Identifies location of offshore pipelines v v Allows local officials to help operators locate identified sites4 near pipelines in their community 40 Password-protected access to data Data is available for the public v 1.Public Viewer and PIMMA are managed by the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and 3.Pipeline markers indicate the approximate,but not exact location of underground lines.Permanent Hazardous Material Safety Administration as part of the National Pipeline Mapping System(NPMS). pipeline markers are located along transmission pipelines,but they may not be located continuously Information in NPMS is updated annually and limited to transmission pipelines. along gathering,distribution or offshore pipelines. 2.PipeVision is managed by the Pipeline Association for Public Awareness.PipeVision is limited to 4."Identified Sites"refers to indoor or outdoor places near a pipeline where a large number of data submitted by members of the Association. individuals regularly gather(i.e.parks,stadiums,shopping malls,etc.) PIPELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS i • EST PRACTICES FOR x" 13 COMMUNITYEDUCATION FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS& EMERGENCY RESPONDERS Wednesday, October 9, 2024 12 PM MT - FREE i■ r• n_} w ,, .� i is Hosted. Emergencies . . . --- • 5 SAFEGUARDING COMMUNITIES Promoting • • • • Directional DrillingPractices In the wake of the Infrastructure Bill, Clear communication and collaboration are communities nationwide are poised for a surge essential to prevent conflicts and ensure that in construction projects aimed at fortifying our construction activities proceed smoothly. By nation's infrastructure. Amidst this wave of facilitating dialogue between stakeholders, public progress,it's important to bring safety to the officials can help mitigate risks and address any forefront, particularly when it comes to concerns that may arise during the course of the Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD),a vital project. technique for installing pipelines and utilities underground. In addition to coordination and communication, ongoing education and training are crucial Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is a components of promoting safety in HDD operations. construction technique where a borehole is Public officials should work to raise awareness drilled horizontally under a designated area within their communities about the potential and a utility is pulled through that borehole.A hazards associated with HDD and the importance of drill head guides the drilling pipe electronically following established safety protocols. By to ensure angle, depth,and the exit point empowering residents with knowledge, public adhere to designed engineering plans. officials can foster a culture of safety that extends beyond the construction site and into the HDD allows for the installation of underground community at large. pipes and conduits with minimal surface disruption,offers numerous benefits, including As stewards of public safety, public officials must reduced environmental impact and less lead by example, prioritizing safety in all disruption to communities. However, it also infrastructure projects, including HDD. By advocating presents unique safety challenges,especially for the responsible use of HDD techniques, when conducted near existing pipelines and promoting adherence to safety guidelines,and utilities. facilitating collaboration between stakeholders, public officials can ensure that development Public officials play a pivotal role in promoting projects proceed safely and sustainably, benefiting safe work practices within their communities, both present and future generations. especially in the context of HDD operations. One of the most critical steps in ensuring safety during HDD projects is by calling or clicking 811, the national "Call Before You Dig" service, before 'Psi I ta excavation begins.This initiates the process of locating and marking underground pipelines and utilities,allowing contractors to work with confidence and avoid accidental damage. , d Furthermore, public officials must advocate for robust coordination between contractors and utility operators throughout the HDD process. .` .x • g • • - EXCAVATION SAFETY •• •- •• •- • • - • • TIPS FOR PUBLIC WORKS, • • • • •- - •• •- • MUNICIPAL&COUNTY OFFICIALS • • • • • • - -• - • • . Public Works and other municipal • • • • •- • • • - •- . - . .. , , excavation activities often require • , _ , _ , _ , ,_ , _, , , , _ „ _ coordination with pipeline and utility companies.Encourage work crews •• • • •• • _� •• • • to adopt the following critical safety • • • - ' - '• - • • • • • - steps when excavating near • - •--' • ' ' • underground lines. • • 81 ALWAYS CALL OR CLICK 811 BEFORE DIGGING Call or click 811 or contact your •_••_• _ • • • •• • state's One Call center at least 2-3 • • • - ' days before digging,grating or ' • • • - • - • • '• - • - - •-• - excavating in compliance with state • • • • ' law to request a"dig ticket"For large or unusual projects,request • • ••- -• • • • • --• • - . . . , planning,design and meet tickets ••- ..- . . . . , , , , , _ _ , _ , „ _ before starting your project.These tickets are available in most states and can be requested during the project planning phase. e PRE— EXCAVATION PREITFORO E ATORS WAIT FOR OPERATORS TO MARK LINES CHECKLISTIdentify the excavation area for line locators by pre-marking or white- lining using white marking paint. Wait to start your job until all pipeline and utility operators mark ❑ the location of their lines or indicate Download an excavation "all clear." safety checklist for DIG WITH CARE& • '` BACKFILL PROPERLY projects near pipelines at: Dig with care using appropriate qrco.de/ES Checklist hand and vacuum-digging tools near pipelines and utility lines. Eackhoes,augers and other mechanical equipment should not be used to expose underground r' lines.Maintain temporary flags, stakes or paint marks until you have roTME� • s,a� finished digging.If you expose a pipeline,a pipeline or utility representative will typically request to be onsite to inspect the pipe before you backfill and compact the soil. ® REPORT DAMAGE OR LEAKS •" - • If a pipeline is dented,scraped or -• • • I • • damaged while digging or you suspect a pipeline leak,immediately •' • • • • leave the area and warn others to • •- • •' • • stay away.From a safe location,call • „ _• - . •_ _ . • • 9-1-1 and notify the pipeline or utility p owner.In some states,you may be • • •- ••• • required to also notify the One Call • • • - . • . - center.Do not operate mechanical equipment in an area where you suspect a leak. . . ;t KN-OW THE HAZARDS PRODUCTS AND FACILITIES SAFETY Sean here for our INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS Response Emergency Checklist NATURAL GAS when LPG is offloaded to a distribution produce,petroleum,beverage is a naturally occurring resource pipeline system or transport tanks to industries.Under normal conditions, formed millions of years ago because facilitate leak detection.Ethylene and carbon dioxide is stable,inert and of heat and pressure acting on propylene do have a faint natural nontoxic.However,it acts as decayed organic material.It is odor like petroleum. asphyxiant when released in large extracted from wells and transported concentrations to the atmosphere. through gathering pipelines to PETROLEUM D WIDS ETHANOL processing facilities.From these is abroad term covering many facilities,it is transported through products,including:crude oil,gasoline, (also called ethyl alcohol)is a transmission pipelines to distribution diesel fuel,aviation gasoline,jet fuel, colorless liquid that is widely used as pipeline systems.The main ingredient fuel oil,kerosene,naphtha,xylene and an additive to automotive gasoline.It in natural gas is methane other refined products.Crude oil is may be transported in buried (approximately 94 percent). unrefined petroleum that is extracted transmission pipelines.Ethanol has a from beneath the Earth's surface natural odor similar to gasoline and Natural gas is odorless,colorless, through wells.As it comes from the will mix easily with water. tasteless and nontoxic in its natural well,crude oil contains a mixture of oil, HYDROGEN GAS state.An odorant(called mercaptan) gas,water and other impurities,such is commonly produced from the is normally added when it is delivered as metallic compounds and sulfur. steam reformation of natural gas.It is to a distribution system.At ambient Refinement of crude oil produces frequently used near its production temperatures,natural gas remains petroleum products that we use every site,with the two main uses being lighter than air.However,it can be day,such as motor oils and gasoline. petrochemical processing and compressed(CNG)under high Crude oil is transported from wells to ammonia production.Hydrogen is a pressure to make it convenient for use refineries through gathering or flammable gas that is colorless, in other applications or liquefied(LNG) transmission pipelines.Refined odorless and lighter than air.It is under extremely cold temperatures petroleum products are transported nontoxic,but can act as an (-260°F)to facilitate transportation. in transmission pipelines to rail or asphyxiant. truck terminals for distribution to PETROLEUM GAS consumers.Odorant is not added to "SOUR' CRUDE OIL& is a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons, these products because they have a "SOUR"GAS primarily propane,butane and ethane. natural odor. These products are commonly used Ye#er to products containing high for cooking,heating and other ANHYDROUS AMMONIA concentrations of sulfur and industrial applications.They are easily is the liquefied form of pure ammonia hydrogen sulfide.Products containing liquefied under pressure and are often gas.It is a colorless gas or liquid with little or no sulfur are often referred to stored and transported in portable an extremely pungent odor.It is as"sweet"Hydrogen sulfide(H2S)is a containers labeled as Liquified normally transported through toxic,corrosive contaminant found in Petroleum Gas(LPG).When transmission pipelines and is used natural gas and crude oil.It has an transported in transmission pipelines primarily as an agricultural fertilizer or odor like the smell of rotten eggs or a they may also be identified as Highly industrial refrigerant. burnt match.Exposure to relatively Volatile Liquids(HVLs)or Natural Gas low levels of hydrogen sulfide(500 Liquids(NGLs).Vaporized LPG may CARBON DIOXIDE ppm)can be fatal. also be found in smaller gas is a heavy gas that is normally distribution systems.Typically,LPG is a transported in transmission pipelines tasteless,colorless and odorless gas. as a compressed fluid.It is a naturally When transported via transmission occurring,colorless,odorless and pipelines it normally will not have tasteless gas used in various odorant added.Odorant is added industries,including meat packaging, • 8 � - {. 5 1P LEAK, HAZARD & EMERGENCY �° °� C;� RESPONSE INFORMATION OJT SEE—liquid pooling on the ground SEE—a white vapor cloud that may look like smoke SEE—fire coming out of or on top of the ground S SEE—dirt blowing from a hole in the ground SEE—a sheen on the surface of water SEE—an area of frozen ground in the summer 0 0 ® e SEE—an unusual area of melted snow in the winter ® • SEE—an area of dead vegetation SEE—bubbling in pools of water HEAR—a loud roaring sound like a jet engine HEAR—a hissing or whistling noise SMELL—an odor like rotten eggs or a burnt match SMELL—an odor like petroleum liquids or gasoline SMELL—an irritating and pungent odor HAZARDS OF A RELEASE Highly flammable and easily ignited by heat or sparks Will displace oxygen and can cause asphyxiation Vapors are heavier than air and will collect in low areas Contact with skin may cause burns, injury or frostbite Initial odor may be irritating and deaden the sense of smell Toxic and may be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through skin Vapors are extremely irritating and corrosive Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases Runoff may cause pollution Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation without warning > > Is lighter than air and can migrate into enclosed spaces Avoid any action that may create a spark Do NOT start vehicles,switch lights or hang up phones Evacuate the area on foot in an upwind and/or uphill direction Alert others to evacuate the area and keep people away From a safe location,call 911 to report the emergency Call the pipeline operator and report the event Wait for emergency responders to arrive • Do NOT attempt to close any pipeline valves Take shelter inside a building and close all windows 0 The majority of these products are naturally odorless and only certain pipeline systems may be odorized.Odorant can also fade or be scrubbed out when leaking products migrate through soil. © Sheltering in place is an alternative to evacuation when the products are toxic or the risk of fire is very low. Refer to"Shelter-In- Place or Evacuate Guidance Document"provided online at:grco.de/Evacuation . g e t , s— • ;,, �. .., � -..: ram'. Ats s The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has achieved a remarkable 50% reduction in utility damages since 2017 through Key Takeaways for implementing a comprehensive workflow and collaborative approach to Puglic Officials projects that impact underground infrastructure.This case study is being provided as an opportunity for public officials who want to lead the way in 1.Collaborative Design safe,efficient community development. Review: Involve all relevant utility stakeholders in the Project Design Review.The workflow begins when a project owner submits a project design phase to project for review to CDOT's Office of Underground Coordination (OUC).All preemptively identify and I new installations in the public way must receive OUC approval before resolve potential conflicts.This moving forward.OUC staff distribute the project to 29 utility owners for collaborative approach can significantly reduce the risk of review. If a utility owner determines that the proposed installation utility damages. encroaches upon existing infrastructure,they ask the project owner to redesign the project.OUC approves the plan only after all utility owners agree 2.stringent Permitting that it can proceed. In this way,Division of Infrastructure Management (DIM) Processes: Ensure that permits reduces the likelihood of damage before excavation begins. are only issued to licensed contractors with approved Right of Way Permitting.Following project review,the project owner can projects. Integrating project review criteria into the apply for a work permit.Only licensed contractors with approved OUC permitting process helps projects can request work permits. Permits incorporate and codify the OUC maintain high safety and requirements. For example,the permit address range is limited to the specific compliance standards. sections of the right-of-way and address range is reviewed by OUC members. 3.811 Every Time:Require utilization of the 811/One Call Locating.After the Permit Office issues the work permit,the contractor can system.This ensures that excavation activities are request a dig ticket by calling (or clicking) "811."Chicago is unique in that authorized and monitored, CDOT operates Chicago's One Call center known as 811 Chicago.The upshot reducing the likelihood of of having the One Call affiliated with CDOT is that staff,technology,and laws accidental utility damages. are aligned. For example,the 811 system will not allow staff to issue a public right of way dig ticket without a valid permit.And,since the permit is 4.Effective Enforcement: considerate of OUC proscriptions,the dig ticket would necessarily be limited Establish dedicated inspection to the approved address and time parameters. units with the authority toenforce compliance and address violations. Effective Enforcement.The final step in the CDOT's workflow is enforcement. CDOT has enforcement ensures that two dedicated inspection units:public way inspections and 811 inspections. contractors adhere to safety Public way inspectors ensure contractors comply with permit terms,while 811 protocols and project inspections investigate every reported utility damage in Chicago. Both units specifications. have the authority to revoke permits and issue sanctions if necessary. CDOT's comprehensive workflow has proven effective in reducing utility damages by 50%over five years. By adopting similar strategies,public d learn more about CDOT's � officials can enhance the safety and efficiency of infrastructure development damage prevention workflow, please read the CGA's case in their own communities.Collaborative project design,stringent permitting, study:The Path to 50-in-5:811 integrated locating systems,and effective enforcement are key elements Chicago Reduced Damages by i that can contribute to safer and more efficient utility management. 50%over Five Years https://grco.de/pathto50 f • 10 I REGULATIONSPROPOSED RULEMAKING TO ENHANCE EXISTING • R THE SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF i CARBON • (CO2) Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a naturally occurringi heavy gas that is colorless,odorless,and tasteless. It is utilized across various industries,including meat packaging, produce, petroleum,and beverages. Under normal conditions,CO2 is stable, inert,and nontoxic. However,it can act as an asphyxiant when released in large concentrations EXISTING CO2REGULATIONS into the atmosphere.When CO2 is released into the air,it naturally vaporizes into a gas that is heavier than air and dissipates. 1 PipelineStandards: Transported? The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety How is it established comprehensive safety standards for the design, CO2 is typically transported in transmission construction,operation,and maint- - of pipelines as a compressed fluid. • pipelines. . .. . .- requirements - . - . materials, - .ing,pressure testing, . . Yes,carbon dioxide has long been subject to corrosionprotection .ensure the integrity safety the pipelines. regulatory oversight to ensure its safe transportation through pipelines. 2 Leak Detection Existing safety Regulations:ICO2 pipelines must .- -. ..-. with systems detect -integrity. Before the new proposed rulemaking,several safety Operators _ required conuct _• ular regulations have been in place to promote the safe inspectionsmaintenance to identifyl transportation of CO2 through pipelines.These repair any potential - • regulations are similar to the standards in place for compromise pipeline • - all regulated pipeline systems. 3 Emergency Preparedness . . . 95r.11 . . . Pipeline operators are mandated to conduct public awareness programs to inform communities about On February 1,2024,PHMSA submitted a Notice of • pipelines,potential • safety _• Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for pre- These programs .educate the public o how to publication review.This proposed NPRM aims to recognize and respond • pipeline - .- enhance existing safety standards for CO2 pipelines in anticipation of an increase in the Awareness4 Public Education: number and volume of CO2 transported. The proposed rulemaking includes updated Pipeline operators are man•• '• to conduct public out requirements for emergency preparedness and • pipelines,potential • _ty measures. response,ensuring the regulations continue to protect public safety and the environmentThese programs aim to educate _ public effectively. recognize and respond • pipeline emergencies. Process for the Proposed Rule to Become Law:To Regulatory • _ rsight and Enforcement: become law,the proposed rule undergoes several steps: PHMSA submits the NPRM to the OMB for PHMSA conducts -• • •- • • • audits of CO2 review.Once approved,it is published in the Federal pipelines to ensure compliance with safety -• • Register for public comment.After reviewing feedback,PHMSA finalizes the rule,and upon OMB Non-compliance penalties enforce _ ty - approval,it is published with an effective date. standards. Aft : Emergency Response Community: For over 40 years I have been involved in emergency response,planning,and training.I was a fire officer and HAZMAT instructor-- and my community,Wallingford, CT,has more than 14 major chemical institutions. I am writing this letter to share an important,message that I hope you will take away: •. Problems normally occur with hazardous materials when a community says,"I was unaware they were located here." Emergency planners and pipeline operators must know the chemicals,hazards,and risks.In over 40 years associated with emergency response planning,I believe there are six critical fundamentals of planning.I refer to them as The Six P's of Emergency Planning: • PREVENTION Policy serves as a guiding principle The more time we spend preventing This step is all about getting ready.Do and a defined course of action.In the emergencies from happening,the you know the pipeline operators in your context of hazardous materials and safer our community will be.The area and the products they transport in pipeline transportation,it mandates a ultimate prevention in pipelines and their pipelines?Do you have the proactive approach,emphasizing the utilities is 811 -"Call or Click Before You resources and capabilities to respond anticipation and prevention of Dig."Community leaders can prevent and mitigate the emergency you are incidents rather than merely reacting accidents by promoting and requiring planning for?Have you received training to them. the use of this free service within their or participated in drills or tabletops ! jurisdiction. around pipeline emergencies?We must ��� be prepared,and this is bolstered by all J:Z•ZC1' �: E • � A other P's as well. MNCE One of the stumbling blocks I have seen in many procedures is in 4-inch Performance means approaching binders.They are often extensive and your duties with dedication and a Ed ' used only to be compliant. sense of responsibility.High-quality Compliance does not mean performance is the result of thorough Doing a task repeatedly is exercise. competence.How can you strive for preparation and consistent practice, The more we perform a skill,the more procedures that go beyond ensuring that every task is competent we are.Successful compliance to provide practical executed with excellence and performance requires successful guidance in a pipeline emergency? precision. practice. ! By embracing the six P's,we lay the groundwork for a safer community.It's crucial that pipeline operators, emergency planners,and local emergency community planners come together at the table.As technology advances rapidly,fostering strong liaisons among these stakeholders will enhance our collective success in safeguarding our communities. The moment we begin to prioritize and communicate safety is the moment we start building a safer community. The time is now to turn this into reality by developing best practices and forging strong working relationships between pipeline operators and the community. I would like to invite you -emergency responders,emergency planners and public officials -to join me at a very special event where we will be creating open dialogue about best practices for pipeline emergency response.Find out more about this special webinar event on page 5. Sincerely, Mike Callan HAZMAT Trainer ,{o I (i • 12 �I Pipeline Association oo .for Public Awareness ..x•,. pipe(ineawareness.org/247safety s UTILITY 0 Aerial Patrols Operators regularly survey their SAFETYpipeline rights-of-way from the sky a $Aftd& Ground Patrols Operators monitor their pipelines from the ground and respond to potential issues along their rights-of-way El Y ti S 2. ��o s . 4 n One Call One Call centers communicate with utility locators after a One Call ticket has been Communicating Operators regularly communicate with the submitted so appropriate utilities are community and their customers about safety with Neighbors around their pipelines and facilities properly marked before excavation II In-Line Technology allows operators to monitor their Inspection utilities from the inside out Pipeline Pipelines are rigorously inspected and Preventative If in-line inspections identify anything tested to ensure are erating Integrity • . vibration, elines are repairs . . analyzed ..- : WITH IT H YOUR COMMUNITY PIPELINES IN YOUR COMMUNITY Gathering,transmission and distribution pipeline networks safely transport natural gas,gasoline,crude oil and other energy products across the country and to homes and businesses in your community.Gathering lines transport natural gas and other energy products from production sites to processing facilities and connect to transmission lines that carry energy products from one part of the state to another and across the country.Distribution lines are located throughout communities and connect to homes and businesses. PIPELINE MAPS KEEPING PIPELINES SAFE Use the National Pipeline Mapping System, Pipeline and utility operators protect underground bit.ly/PHMSA-NPMS or Pipelines Nearby lines and host communities through employee pipelinesnearby.org to learn more about the training,regular maintenance and testing, pipelines in your community.Pipeline and utility corrosion protection,system monitoring, operators also maintain maps of their pipeline cybersecurity protocols and inspections to check system. for leaks or other damage.Operators also conduct regular maintenance activities within the pipeline easement,including mowing,trimming and tree OPIPELINE MARKERS & METERS removal.Pipeline Integrity Management plans are Pipeline markers and gas meters identify the available for review and outline an operator's general location of underground pipelines. ongoing safety and maintenance activities. I Markers include the pipeline operator's name, emergency number and product transported. EMERGENCY RESPONSE Some but not all distribution lines are identified COORDINATION by pipeline marker signs including curb markers.Gathering lines are generally located A pipeline leak can ignite or contaminate water or in rural areas and may or may not be identified soil.While first responders secure the area,assess with permanent pipeline markers. the scene and respond to immediate medical and safety needs,pipeline and utility personnel will 3 restrict the flow of gas or other products and will SUSPECT A PIPELINE LEAK? take action to minimize the impact of the If you suspect a pipeline leak,leave the area, emergency and protect the public.Public safety call 9-1-1 and notify the pipeline or utility personnel should not attempt to operate pipeline valves. operator.Do not operate any device that might cause a spark near a pipeline leak. ALWAYS CONTACT 811 BEFORE Signs of a leak can include: 81�! DIGGING • Smell of"rotten eggs"(if odorant is added) Call or click 811 to request a "dig ticket"at least 2-3 or a chemical smell days before starting work in compliance with state • Hissing,whistling,or roaring sound near law.Wait until all lines are marked and dig with { care using non-mechanical tools near pipeline or gas appliance underground lines.If a pipeline is damaged, • Sheen on water or continuous bubbling, immediately report the damage from a safe dying vegetation,dirt spraying in air location. For more information,visit clickbeforeyoudig.com or ca11811.com. I This page is available in English, Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese' an p d Spanish! grco.de/Pipelines_Community p • 14 I PIPELINE WHAT TO KNOW ERPipeline markers vary in size,shape and color,but always include • common information about the pipeline or utility line. •Pipeline markers do not identify the exact location,depth or number of pipelines in the area. •Pipelines do not always run in a ..;' straight line between markers. DAMAGE OR REMOVAL OF THIS SIGN IS A FEDERAL •Pipeline markers are located along OFFENCE SUBJECT TO A FINE OR IMPRISONMENT. transmission pipelines,but they may not be located continuously along gathering or distribution lines. A •Pipeline markers are not typically used to identify the location of natural gas service lines that PETROLEUM j connect directly to homes or IU�IU $ "111 10 PIPELINE P businesses. •Pipeline markers are protected by IN EMERGENCY CALL federal law,and intentionally ABC COMPANY damaging or removing one can result in a fine. 300-555-0000 •Report missing or damaged pipeline markers to the pipeline operator so ' they can be replaced. REQUEST INFO DID • KNOW6? : We want to hear from you.Contact us online or by email to request additional information from pipeline companies.Your request will be Ak forwarded to all pipeline member companies operating facilities in your state/county. „ ONLINE -.wa re n e s s.o . re.EMAIL FEEDBACK Failure to notify/contact 811 continues to be the most persistent singular damage Complete a short survey and root cause year-over-year ' tell us what you found useful in r •' y y XGA s DIRT this publication and any topics rO Annual Reportfor2022). you'd like us to include in the future.qrco.de/2024-Survey rro) Pipeline Association • -• on j6r behavior change - particularly consistent I Public Awareness and effective use of 811 (call or click). . 15 11M_ Tr Primary Responsibility:Coordinates pipelines/utility ` •• • • - • •- - line locating and marking prior to excavation projects - •- • • • • • • - •• - • • During Emergencies:Can alert operators who are �� • • • •- •• near but not directly involved i�ii • •- _ • •• • • • • • • •- _ •- Contact Instructions:Call prior to excavating, • • • • • grating or ditch clearing and to comply with • -• • ' • • • damage reporting requirements - • •- - ••- • • • •- • • •- - '• • ...continued from cover "We responded to such an event, and upon arrival we were thankful there was no fire or explosion. However,the pressure of trying to stay calm while blocking traffic and evacuating nearby buildings with that screaming sound, reminded me time was not on our side.We were fortunate that day,as the event was controlled without loss of life. Reflecting on how effective my team was on that run reminded me how important relationships with operators are." Captain Wallingford emphasized the importance of clear communication among all response parties. He noted,"Not just the pipeline operator, but excavators and 911 dispatchers also need to be trained on the information emergency responders need. Rest assured,when the 911 call is received,we're rolling. It would be helpful to know how many crews are needed,what special equipment may be needed, especially in the rural areas where many of the long-distance [transmission] pipelines are located." "We all want the same thing.We have the same goal as the pipeline operators. We want to protect the public and reduce line strikes. I can tell you that life safety is the first priority for emergency responders. The main reason for building relationships with operators is to find ways to achieve our common goal more effectively.We teach our new recruits that utility operators and emergency responders are an extended team, but we have different responsibilities when we meet onsite at an incident. If we do our job and allow the operators to do their job,we have fulfilled our mission." There are specific pieces of information that are critical for emergency responders to be aware of in advance of a potential incident response,in order to fulfill the mission of a safe and effective response: • The names of companies operating pipelines in your community along with their emergency and non-emergency contact information • The approximate location of the pipelines and the products they carry • The physical indications of a leak and the possible hazards associated with a release • The potential impact on the community and what steps should be taken to protect the public • The response capabilities of the pipeline companies and how to engage in mutual assistance with operators This information can be obtained through utilizing the mapping resources on page 4 of this newsletter and by contacting and meeting with the operators in your area. Additionally,the Pipeline Association for Public Awareness offers free training and resources for emergency responders, including a Pipeline Incident Response Checklist. There is also a guidance document for the 9-1-1 centers.You can find all this and more at pipelineawareness.org/training. Thank you to Captain Wallingford for underscoring the critical importance of communication,training, and collaboration between emergency responders and pipeline operators to ensure public safety. BEST PRACTICES: ® ONE CALLBEST j UNDERGROUNDREQUIREMENTS PRACTICES ♦ DAMAGE PREVENTION fi ❑ �• ❑ Q����-'L� 0 Download a summaryof ■ ■ • _ . • • • Alliance provides __ ��''�rT 7 One Call requirements for .��•VMA access • best practices for underground r F � all states at: safety• • damage prevention.Download • grco.de/One_CalI Jaws •• • i . s