1. County Wide Safety Program
What is a County Wide Safety Plan (CWSP) A CWSP is a written set of procedures approved by the Commission to minimize unsafe situations and the potential for confusion among emergency response personnel and the public in a county where more than one Operator has a natural gas Distribution System.

2. County Wide Safety Program
When did the Rule Occur
County Wide Safety Plans were authorized and initiated as a new Commission Utility Rule by the GA PSC in 2008.
Distribution Certificates
Not Transmission Certificates
Supports Asset Repository, Compliance Engine and Order Mgmt – Screen design and flow a little more complicated, but will have better control, data integrity
Access to UI should be more restrictive; Will be more powerful search capability for assets, orders and compliance

3. County Wide Safety Program
Provisions of the Plan
Establish clear safety boundaries of operation for natural gas companies.
Establish clearer means of communication between natural gas companies operating within the county and emergency responders.

4. County Wide Safety Program
Outline of the Plan
Attachment A
Section 1 - Definitions
Section 2 - Description of the Parties to the Plan
Natural Gas Operators identified in Plan
Section 3 - Plan Boundaries
Safety Based Boundaries Defined (Written Descriptions)
Also Defined by Map(s) - (Attachment C)
Where Discrepancies, Map Prevails
Pipeline-only Right of Way (ROW)
Limited Pipeline-only Right of Way (ROW)
Areas of Joint Response

5. County Wide Safety Program
Outline of the Plan
Section 4 - Notification and Map Updating Procedures
Detailed map exchanges shall occur within 60 days of plan approval
Annual Liaison Activities
Other Operators
First Responders
Appropriate Fire Departments
Law Enforcement Agencies
County 911
Other Public Officials
Identify changes in areas of overlap, areas of close proximity and joint response

6. County Wide Safety Program
Outline of the Plan
Section 5 - Procedures Involving Facilities of Another Operator
Hold public safety as the highest priority
Areas of joint response
Response to areas of no facilities - contact affected Operator
Authority, but not the obligation, to close the service valve(s)
Requirements for departing scene
Section 6 - Transfer of Customers
As negotiated per County and Other Operator

7. County Wide Safety Program
Outline of the Plan
Section 7 - Procedure for Minimizing and Managing Safety Risks
Areas of overlap and/or close proximity
Install and maintain pipeline warning markers at crossings
Patrolling on a quarterly basis not to exceed 4½ months
Contact affected Operators a minimum of 48 hours before any non-emergency excavation occurs
Monitor GC-1 Notifications to identify potential conflicts
Emergencies – Ensure affected Operators Contacted
Stay within safety boundaries
Fulfill Public Education Requirements
Communication of issues discovered to other operator

8. County Wide Safety Program
Outline of the Plan
Section 8 - Incorporation of Natural Gas Safety Plan into Operation and Emergency Manuals
Section 9 - Training on Emergency Procedures
All appropriate operating and emergency personnel shall be trained no later than 120 days after Commission approval of the Plan
Name
Job Title
Itemized and dated agenda for the training provided
One copy of all training materials utilized
Supplemental training - any modification of procedures or change in personnel where such training is necessary
Shall occur within 60 days
Section 10 - Procedure for Establishing and Maintaining Liaison

9. County Wide Safety Program
Outline of the Plan
Section 10 - Procedure for Establishing and Maintaining Liaison
Annual Liaison
Should be incorporated with Emergency Manual Liaison
To include the other Operators that are party to this Plan
Shall occur, at least, during the Annual Liaison meeting for the exchange of maps
Update of contact information in Attachments B of Plan
Acquainting public officials with emergency procedures
Identifying the types of emergencies that may require notification
To Public Officials from AGL
From Public Officials to AGL
Mutual Assistance
Incident Command System

10. County Wide Safety Program
Outline of the Plan
Section 11 - Review and Updating of Gas Safety Plan
Reviewed and resubmitted to the Commission no later than five years
Section 12 - Plan Rationale and Assumptions
Blanket statement that plan was negotiated in good faith utilizing natural and man-made boundaries and readily identifiable landmarks
Section 13 - Requests for Service Outside of Boundary Area
Direct the customer to the Operator that can serve
Petition to amend the Plan pursuant to the provisions of the Rule

11. County Wide Safety Program
Outline of the Plan
Section 14 - Prohibition on Construction or Installation in Conflict with the Plan
Prohibited unless the Plan is first amended, approved, and a Final Order is issued by the Commission
Attachment B: Points of Contact
Public Officials & Emergency Responders
Appropriate AGL Service Center Personnel
Appropriate Personnel of Other Natural Gas Operators Identified in Plan

12. County Wide Safety Program
Outline of the Plan
Attachment C – Maps
Attachment D – List of Customer Transfers (if applicable)
Attachment E - Record of Countywide Natural Gas Safety Plan Meeting Form

13. County Wide Safety Program
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