Florida Gas Transmission 10-Inch Hydrostatic Test 10-Inch Saint Petersburg Lateral Pipeline From I-275 (Valve B) to US-19 North of SR 688/Ulmerton Road (Valve B) Pinellas County

 Who is Florida Gas Transmission (FGT)?  Why is FGT testing?  What is the test exactly?  When will the test occur?  Where will the test take place?  How will the test be conducted?  How will the test affect me? Today’s Outline 2

 Natural gas transmission company operating a 5,000 mile pipeline system along the Gulf  Provide majority of the natural gas for power generation in Pinellas County  10-inch diameter pipeline serving Tampa area  Customers include:  Electric utility companies  Local distributors  Industrial clients Florida Gas Transmission Company 3

 The U.S. Department of Transportation regulates all interstate pipelines  Testing is federally mandated  Best practice to confirm the safety and reliability of the pipeline  Safety is our #1 priority  Ensure continued superb client service Need for the Test 4

 Hydrostatic Test  Remove the natural gas from the line Controlled release vents harmlessly into atmosphere Service is maintained on another system  Test the integrity of the pipeline by filling the line with water Put the water under pressure for a fixed period of time Nature of the Test 5

 Hydrotesting the 10-inch lateral system  Standard, common pipeline test procedure  Recent, successful pipeline tests were completed in:  Pinellas testing has been set for September 2015 Background  Hillsborough  Miami-Dade  Broward  Palm Beach  St. Lucie  Martin 6

Public Awareness Campaign Project Process Begin Project Obtain Permits Prepare System for Testing Conduct Hydrotest End Project 7

 Test window is set:  Monday, 28 September 2015  Early morning, midnight – 4:00 a.m. Project Schedule 8

 Total Project Length = 6.1 miles  Begin: I-275 at SR 694/Gandy Blvd  End: US-19 north of SR 688/Ulmerton Rd  Generally follows 3 roadway alignments:  SR 694/Gandy Blvd  78 th Ave N  US-19 Northbound Frontage Road  Within St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Largo, and Unincorporated Pinellas County Project Location 9

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 Remove natural gas from the pipeline  Completed the week before the hydrotest  Fill the line with water  Pressurize the system  Normal operating pressure is 712 PSI  Test pressure is up to 1,500 PSI Relatively short duration (approx. 30 minutes)  Reduce to intermediate pressure at 1,350 PSI Maintain for 8 hours How the Test is Performed 11

 De-pressurize the line  Drain the water from the system  If any integrity issues are found:  They are corrected as soon as possible  The hydrotest is performed again Any re-testing will be performed as soon as possible, during the same hours  Resume normal natural gas service How the Test is Performed (con’t) 12

 Safety is our #1 priority  Performed extensive test preparations, including an inspection of the entire system  Any pipe anomalies will be repaired in advance of conducting the hydrotest  For the duration of the high pressure test, as a safety consideration, we plan to isolate sections of the pipeline route from people and traffic Safety During the Test 13

 Advance Preparations  Make all key stakeholders aware Adjacent property owners Emergency service providers General driving public  Announcements Flyers, newspaper, website, etc.  Dynamic message signs 2 weeks in advance Conducting the Test 14

 Night of the Test  Begin at midnight  Close roads/lanes with barricades  Law enforcement support  Confirm all-clear along the 6.1-mile corridor  Conduct hydrotest  Reopen roadways at approximately 4:00 AM Conducting the Test (Con’t) 15

 General Utility Permit from the Florida Department of Transportation is in process  Officers will be stationed at road and lane closures  Emergency responders will be able to cross as needed  Detours will include signs and officer support Traffic Control During the Test 16

Detours During the Test - 1 Northbound US-19 at CR 611/49 th St N  Exiting from US-19 northbound:  52 nd St N  110 th Ave N  Entering onto US-19 northbound:  CR 611/49 th St N  SR 688/Ulmerton Rd  58 th St N  142 nd Ave N 17

Detours During the Test - 2 Northbound US-19 at 110 th Ave N  Entering onto US-19 northbound:  CR 611/49 th St N  SR 688/Ulmerton Rd  58 th St N  142 nd Ave N 18

Detours During the Test - 3 Northbound US-19 at 118 th Ave N  Eastbound 118 th Ave N:  CR 611/49 th St N  SR 688/Ulmerton Rd  58 th St N  142 nd Ave N  Westbound 118 th Ave N:  CR 296/Bryan Dairy Rd  SR 693/66 th St N 19

Detours During the Test - 4 Northbound US-19 at 126 th Ave N  Eastbound 126 th Ave N:  CR 296/Bryan Dairy Rd  SR 693/66 th St N  Westbound 126 th Ave N:  60 th St N  SR 688/Ulmerton Rd  62 nd St N  142 nd Ave N 20

Detours During the Test - 5 Northbound US-19 at SR 688/Ulmerton Rd  Eastbound SR 688/Ulmerton Rd:  58 th St N (or SR 693/66 th St N)  142 nd Ave N  Westbound SR 688/Ulmerton Rd:  58 th St N (or 62 nd St N)  142 nd Ave N 21

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Please visit our website: Or contact FGT: Mr. Terry Coleman 2405 Lucien Way, Suite 200 Maitland, FL Toll Free – 844-FGT-INFO ( ) Office – Fax – – For More Information 24

FGT 10-Inch Hydrotest Summary  Federal mandate  Testing with water  Test will be Monday, 28 September 2015  Midnight – 4:00 AM  5 detours for US-19 northbound (frontage road) intersections  With law enforcement  Emergency vehicles can always cross 25

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