1. National Pipeline Safety Conference James Davenport, Program Manager
Pipeline Safety Trust
National Pipeline Safety Conference
New Orleans, LA
An Overview of the Pipelines and Informed Planning Alliance (PIPA) Report
November 4, 2010
James Davenport, Program Manager
NACo

2. Why local government should care?
Pipeline and Informed Pipeline Alliance (PIPA) Report

3. What is NACo
Established in 1935 and serves 3068 Counties
American County Platform is established through 11 Steering Committees
23 Affiliate Organizations

4. Technical Assistance at NACo
Provides information, training and assistance to counties
Workshops, peer-to-peer networking opportunities, publications, special reports and toolkits, etc.

5. Agreement Between PHMSA and NACo
To help build county officials’ awareness and capacity to improve transmission pipeline, especially through local land use practices, and pipeline safety.
ID elected county officials, key county professional staff including planners, to participate in (PIPA)
Provide national outreach and education to county officials about PIPA recommendations
Produce a county best practices guide or fact sheet
Workshops

6. NACo Support PIPA Counties Responsibility Partnerships Local Input
Land Use Planning and Growth Management
Environmental Laws
Federal Requirements and Local Land Use Authority

7. Upcoming Forums
“Planning for Pipeline Placement and Safety – New Guidance to Help Communities Assess Risks and Benefits”
Co-Sponsored by the County Planning Division and National Association of County Planners
APA Conference in Boston, MA (April 9- April 12, 2011).
NACo Annual Conference in Portland OR (July 15 – July 19, 2011).

8. National Association of Counties
James Davenport
Program Manager
National Association of Counties