1. PHMSA Update for the API RP1162 Rewrite Team
Christie Murray
Director of Outreach and Engagement
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1

2. Public Awareness Initiatives
Update Public Awareness Policy: Addressing challenges in public awareness and risk communications through various policy means.
Open public docket: PHMSA : Stakeholder input on general public awareness/stakeholder engagement matters (public meetings, ideas on next steps, feedback on standards).
Support external pipeline safety outreach engagement initiatives:
Technical Assistance Grants to communities
Pipeline Safety Trust initiatives.
Increase participation in siting/scoping meetings (i.e. FERC).
Funding grant projects to support awareness and engagement.
Facilitate Pipeline Emergency Response Initiatives.
Support the API RP 1162 Rewrite (3rd ed): Addressing emerging public awareness challenges (adopt or not adopt? TBD).

3. API RP 1162 Rewrite Gaps/Considerations
Address risk (or risk communications)
Communicate requirements as asset changes occur (new operation, changes to operations, active, idle, conversion of service, transfers/acquisitions)
Consider excavator messaging - understand each state’s one-call law before excavating and consequences
Share how and when collaborative messaging might be useful and practical and when it may not be
Share how and when collaborative efforts might be appropriate (i.e. PERI and other similar programs)

4. API RP 1162 Rewrite Considerations
Provide guidance on operator specific messaging:
State what products are carried to convey appropriate risks, so stakeholders can recognize issues and respond appropriately and safely
Describe what’s unique about the operator’s assets
Operators document buffer on ROW and rationale
Clarify definition “…non-English speaking population”
Clarify “liaison” with emergency officials
Improve program evaluation guidance on how to develop, implement and measure program effectiveness. (alignment with program objectives)

5. API RP 1162 Rewrite Considerations
Consider regulatory audits not acceptable method for annual audit or self assessment
Strengthen measurement method guidance
Address “may” and “should” to clarify what is required
Clarify behavioral change/intent and ways to measure it
Move Tables to the body of the document instead of Annex A: Baseline and Enhanced Program Summary Tables may give the impression messages, frequencies, and methods
PERI = Pipeline Emergency Response Initiative

6. Public Engagement Initiatives
Facilitate Voluntary Information-Sharing Working Group Recommendations:
Established a VIS WG in 2016 (2016 Reauthorization Mandate, Sec 10)
Supported the federal advisory committee develop recommendations
Recommendation report will be sent to the Secretary of Transportation and posted on PHMSA’s website soon.
Establish a long-standing Pipeline Safety Stakeholder Engagement Group
Invite members with diverse member representation (the public, state partners, excavators, ER officials, public officials, and operators).
Agree on distinction between public awareness and public engagement
Address pipeline safety and awareness matters
Identify relevant safety topics/speakers for future engagement meetings.
Community Liaison Program – Resources available to assist communities with safety questions.

7. Public Awareness and Engagement
Public Meeting
Purpose of the meeting is to:
Share general awareness of pipeline safety
Discuss PHMSA’s role in pipeline safety and new construction
Provide key updates on PHMSA safety initiatives
Seek input on various public awareness and engagement initiatives
The meeting will be webcasted
Date: June 12-13, 2019 (tentatively)
Location: DOT Headquarters, Washington, DC
Docket no: PHMSA
Details: TBD (pending final approvals)

8. Thank you! Christie Murray Christie.murray@dot.gov