Proudly Serving Kentucky Director, Regulatory and External Affairs KY PSC and PHMSA T&Q Pipeline Safety Seminar Proudly Serving Kentucky for 30 Years Tim Vaughn Director, Regulatory and External Affairs

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will result in more locate requests made to 811 KY PSC and PHMSA T&Q Pipeline Safety Seminar Public Awareness will result in more locate requests made to 811

KY PSC and PHMSA T&Q Pipeline Safety Seminar Public Awareness will result in more locate requests made to 811 More use of 811 will result in fewer underground damages

KY PSC and PHMSA T&Q Pipeline Safety Seminar Public Awareness will result in more locate requests made to 811 More use of 811 will result in fewer underground damages Effective Enforcement will result in fewer underground damages

KY PSC and PHMSA T&Q Pipeline Safety Seminar Based on ”CGA Dirt Report”… There is LESS THAN 1% chance of damaging an underground facility when 811 is notified prior to digging. >1%

Kentucky 811 The Numbers We average 994 requests per day (24x7) 41 requests per hour 185 tickets sent to members per hour We averaged 1125 requests per day in 2nd Qtr. 47 request per hour 212 tickets sent to members per hour 5063 tickets must be flagged & painted in 2 days!

The Cycle Kentucky 811 5. Excavator Digs With Care 2016 The Cycle 1. Excavator Plans To Dig 2. Excavator Calls 811 3. Kentucky 811 Notifies Member Utilities 4. Utilities Locate and Mark Their Facilities 5. Excavator Digs With Care 12/9/2018

KY PSC and PHMSA T&Q Pipeline Safety Seminar The challenge is to “right-size” each process step. Pressure is put on service delivery, especially during high volume times.

KY PSC and PHMSA T&Q Pipeline Safety Seminar We all have a RESPONSIBILITY to those OUTSIDE OF THE PROCESS. They expect us to execute flawlessly!!!!

Safety Programs make broad, all inclusive statements. But most of the time COMPROMISE those statements when it costs them time and/or money.

Types of Enforcement across the nation Kentucky 811 2016 Types of Enforcement across the nation REVIEW BOARDS Peer group or industry professionals Some are appointed by government officials Review damages and make suggestive rulings Some have been given authority to issue penalty Typically headed by Utility Commission Law Enforcement Responds to damage Train and Prepare local enforcement

Kentucky 811 P.I.P.E.S. Act of 2006 Law Changes Enforce 2016 P.I.P.E.S. Act of 2006 Notify 911 when incident involves flammable, toxic or corrosive material or facility Law Changes Establish violation codes. Who can enforce? Who gets $$ Amount of fines. Enforce Notify excavators Train and Prepare local enforcement

Locomotiva Linfa

“Locate Lines” in Italian

Voor Yoghurt Dij

“Before You Dig” in Dutch

Law Enforcement does NOT speak “DOUG” (Utility Jargon)

KRS 367.4901 – 367.4917 Kentucky Law created by 1994 General Assembly 2016 KRS 367.4901 – 367.4917 Kentucky Law created by 1994 General Assembly Amended in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2015 Obtain a copy at: www.kentucky811.org

(Trying to keep it simple) Kentucky 811 2016 Law Highlights 3 Main Areas to Enforce (Trying to keep it simple) Anyone digging in Kentucky MUST notify all utilities in the area 2 WORKING DAYS prior to starting. All notified utility operators MUST respond within 2 WORKING DAYS. Excavators MUST use non-intrusive digging methods within the protected zone: 18” on each side of the facility.

Law Highlights Kentucky 811 2016 Law Highlights Each excavator must notify the Protection Notification Center (No Piggy-backing). Locate Request Number(s) must be present on jobsite Any “Sworn Peace Officer” can site violators of this law.

Law Highlights Kentucky 811 KRS 367.4917 Penalties and Enforcement 2016 Law Highlights KRS 367.4917   Penalties and Enforcement $250.00 – first offence $1,000.00 – second offence $3,000.00 – third and any subsequent offences Additional $1,000.00 if the violation involves a flammable, toxic or corrosive product.

Results are astonishing Kentucky 811 2016 Results are astonishing Damages per 1,000 locate requests has dropped. Awareness has increased Law enforcement and local government have been educated and are involved in the process Media sources have become interested

Downsides Kentucky 811 Reacts to damage – no prevention component 2016 Downsides Reacts to damage – no prevention component No reporting mechanism – reacts to 911 dispatch Tends to be biased Difficult to track data Requires ongoing training

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Community Based Councils Several Damage Prevention Councils meet regularly throughout Kentucky. Visit: WWW.KENTUCKY811.ORG for additional information

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