1. PST: Improving Public Representation in Pipeline Safety Proceedings
TAG Grants
PST: Improving Public Representation
in Pipeline Safety Proceedings

2. Improving Public Representation in Pipeline Safety Proceedings
Goal: Develop group of interested and committed individuals from affected communities, interest groups, and local government to participate in:
state and federal rulemakings
hearings
emergency response planning committees
local public awareness campaigns
PIPA implementation efforts

3. Improving Public Representation in Pipeline Safety Proceedings
Identify and enlist citizen and local government representatives from around the country who have shown leadership or interest in pipeline safety issues
Survey to identify current level of knowledge, and any gaps
Provide common set of background information

4. Improving Public Representation in Pipeline Safety Proceedings
May 2012 gathering: Two days, where we will:
discuss the various pipeline safety issues (PIPA, rulemakings, state rules, spill response planning, state siting agencies, FERC,)
arenas in need of additional public involvement (state, federal rulemaking, rate cases/pipe replacement, land use, etc.); and
develop a strategy to ensure better representation of the public in official proceedings

5. Improving Public Representation in Pipeline Safety Proceedings
Follow up after meeting:
Arrange easy access to additional materials
Maintain communication within group
Facilitate communication between group members and regulators, industry
Obtain a commitment from each attendee to participate in one pipeline safety improvement effort in some way:
Write an op-ed for local paper
Attend an emergency management committee meeting
Comment on a rulemaking or at a city council meeting
Work on implementing a PIPA recommendation

6. Rebecca Craven Program Director Pipeline Safety Trust rebecca@pstrust
Rebecca Craven Program Director Pipeline Safety Trust (360)