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Presentation to Pipeline Safety Trust Conference November 18 & 19, 2015
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To raise awareness of: Our pipelines and facilities in Alamo and Contra Costa County Pipeline operations, maintenance, and emergency response To address specific concerns raised by the Alamo Improvement Association
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(a) Each pipeline operator must develop and implement a written continuing public education program that follows the guidance provided in the American Petroleum Institute's (API) Recommended Practice (RP) 1162 (incorporated by reference, see §195.3).
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The operator's program must specifically include provisions to educate the public, appropriate government organizations, and persons engaged in excavation related activities on: Use of a one-call notification system prior to excavation and other damage prevention activities; Possible hazards associated with unintended releases from a hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide pipeline facility;
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Physical indications that such a release may have occurred; Steps that should be taken for public safety in the event of a hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide pipeline release; and The program must include activities to advise affected municipalities, school districts, businesses, and residents of pipeline facility locations.
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Pipeline brochures mailed once a year to addresses within 600 feet of the pipeline Presentations to emergency responders, excavators, municipalities, developers and community organizations 100 % response to odor and stain complaints with follow up call to initiator Public awareness contacts documented and maintained for inspection
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Prepared specific, in-depth questions for Kinder Morgan and the California State Fire Marshall Questions pertained to all significant aspects of pipeline operations, maintenance, inspections, and safety Requested Local (field) involvement
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High Consequence Areas (HCA) Boundaries Determination Sign Placement Orientation Coordination with Other Utilities Proximity Coordination measures
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Integrity management How to maintain safe pipeline Latest technology Earthquakes and ground movement Inspections Role of agency and operator Results Anomalies and anomaly repair
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Right of Way Inspection and Maintenance Exposed pipeline areas Crossing requirements Valve operation Inspection and testing Locations
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Valve spacing Grade differential Type and amount Placement Spill response Planning Worst case discharge Ongoing communication
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Well organized event Audience questions submitted in writing to moderator Opportunity to speak with operator (KM), state regulator (CSFM), and local (county) officials in the same room Lengthy Q & A following presentations Positive feedback received after event
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Clarification of regulatory relationships Operator Local State Federal Maintain focus on Damage Prevention, 811 notification, and Excavator Awareness
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Develop or improve relationships between operators, regulators, and communities. Increase education and awareness of pipeline operations and safety. Demonstrate adherence to pipeline safety regulations and best management practices
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