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Florida Gas Transmission 10-Inch Hydrostatic Test 10-Inch Saint Petersburg Lateral Pipeline From I-275 (Valve 24-102B) to US-19 North of SR 688/Ulmerton Road (Valve 24-103B) Pinellas County
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Who is Florida Gas Transmission (FGT)? Why is FGT testing? What is the test exactly? When will the test occur? Where will the test take place? How will the test be conducted? How will the test affect me? Today’s Outline 2
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Natural gas transmission company operating a 5,000 mile pipeline system along the Gulf Provide majority of the natural gas for power generation in Pinellas County 10-inch diameter pipeline serving Tampa area Customers include: Electric utility companies Local distributors Industrial clients Florida Gas Transmission Company 3
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The U.S. Department of Transportation regulates all interstate pipelines Testing is federally mandated Best practice to confirm the safety and reliability of the pipeline Safety is our #1 priority Ensure continued superb client service Need for the Test 4
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Hydrostatic Test Remove the natural gas from the line Controlled release vents harmlessly into atmosphere Service is maintained on another system Test the integrity of the pipeline by filling the line with water Put the water under pressure for a fixed period of time Nature of the Test 5
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Hydrotesting the 10-inch lateral system Standard, common pipeline test procedure Recent, successful pipeline tests were completed in: Pinellas testing has been set for September 2015 Background Hillsborough Miami-Dade Broward Palm Beach St. Lucie Martin 6
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Public Awareness Campaign Project Process Begin Project Obtain Permits Prepare System for Testing Conduct Hydrotest End Project 7
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Test window is set: Monday, 28 September 2015 Early morning, midnight – 4:00 a.m. Project Schedule 8
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Total Project Length = 6.1 miles Begin: I-275 at SR 694/Gandy Blvd End: US-19 north of SR 688/Ulmerton Rd Generally follows 3 roadway alignments: SR 694/Gandy Blvd 78 th Ave N US-19 Northbound Frontage Road Within St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Largo, and Unincorporated Pinellas County Project Location 9
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Project Location (con’t) 10
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Remove natural gas from the pipeline Completed the week before the hydrotest Fill the line with water Pressurize the system Normal operating pressure is 712 PSI Test pressure is up to 1,500 PSI Relatively short duration (approx. 30 minutes) Reduce to intermediate pressure at 1,350 PSI Maintain for 8 hours How the Test is Performed 11
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De-pressurize the line Drain the water from the system If any integrity issues are found: They are corrected as soon as possible The hydrotest is performed again Any re-testing will be performed as soon as possible, during the same hours Resume normal natural gas service How the Test is Performed (con’t) 12
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Safety is our #1 priority Performed extensive test preparations, including an inspection of the entire system Any pipe anomalies will be repaired in advance of conducting the hydrotest For the duration of the high pressure test, as a safety consideration, we plan to isolate sections of the pipeline route from people and traffic Safety During the Test 13
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Advance Preparations Make all key stakeholders aware Adjacent property owners Emergency service providers General driving public Announcements Flyers, newspaper, website, etc. Dynamic message signs 2 weeks in advance Conducting the Test 14
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Night of the Test Begin at midnight Close roads/lanes with barricades Law enforcement support Confirm all-clear along the 6.1-mile corridor Conduct hydrotest Reopen roadways at approximately 4:00 AM Conducting the Test (Con’t) 15
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General Utility Permit from the Florida Department of Transportation is in process Officers will be stationed at road and lane closures Emergency responders will be able to cross as needed Detours will include signs and officer support Traffic Control During the Test 16
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Detours During the Test - 1 Northbound US-19 at CR 611/49 th St N Exiting from US-19 northbound: 52 nd St N 110 th Ave N Entering onto US-19 northbound: CR 611/49 th St N SR 688/Ulmerton Rd 58 th St N 142 nd Ave N 17
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Detours During the Test - 2 Northbound US-19 at 110 th Ave N Entering onto US-19 northbound: CR 611/49 th St N SR 688/Ulmerton Rd 58 th St N 142 nd Ave N 18
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Detours During the Test - 3 Northbound US-19 at 118 th Ave N Eastbound 118 th Ave N: CR 611/49 th St N SR 688/Ulmerton Rd 58 th St N 142 nd Ave N Westbound 118 th Ave N: CR 296/Bryan Dairy Rd SR 693/66 th St N 19
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Detours During the Test - 4 Northbound US-19 at 126 th Ave N Eastbound 126 th Ave N: CR 296/Bryan Dairy Rd SR 693/66 th St N Westbound 126 th Ave N: 60 th St N SR 688/Ulmerton Rd 62 nd St N 142 nd Ave N 20
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Detours During the Test - 5 Northbound US-19 at SR 688/Ulmerton Rd Eastbound SR 688/Ulmerton Rd: 58 th St N (or SR 693/66 th St N) 142 nd Ave N Westbound SR 688/Ulmerton Rd: 58 th St N (or 62 nd St N) 142 nd Ave N 21
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Project Location – District 3 / 6 22
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Project Location – District 1 / 5 23
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Please visit our website: www.fgthydrotest.com Or contact FGT: Mr. Terry Coleman 2405 Lucien Way, Suite 200 Maitland, FL 32751 Toll Free – 844-FGT-INFO (844-348-4636) Office – 407.838.7054 Fax – 407.838.7052 Email – Terry.Coleman@energytransfer.com For More Information 24
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FGT 10-Inch Hydrotest Summary Federal mandate Testing with water Test will be Monday, 28 September 2015 Midnight – 4:00 AM 5 detours for US-19 northbound (frontage road) intersections With law enforcement Emergency vehicles can always cross 25
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Thank You 26
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