1. Best Practices For Gas Leak/Explosion Response Mayors’ Council on Pipeline Safety Conference Thursday, May 14, 2015 2:10 PM Sam Hall Program Manager, PHMSA/OPS 804/556-4678, sam.hall@dot.gov

2. The Challenge Pipelines are out of sight, out of mind Public safety officials have many competing concerns, limited resources “Odor of gas” calls may be common, but major pipeline incidents are relatively rare

3. PHMSA Regulations PHMSA regulations require pipeline operators to maintain liaison with emergency responders Public Awareness regulations and API RP 1162 affected public local public officials excavators emergency officials - 3 -

4. Public Safety Officials’ Responsibilities Effective pipeline emergency response is a shared responsibility – State and local public safety officials have a responsibility to engage, understand their role Communication before an incident occurs is the most important aspect of effective pipeline emergency response Communication on-scene is essential during an incident response (ICS is effective)

5. Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Incorporating pipelines into the THIRA process can ensure adequate capability to respond to pipeline emergencies www.fema.gov/threat-and-hazard-identification-and-risk- assessment www.fema.gov/threat-and-hazard-identification-and-risk- assessment PHMSA produced a primer for incorporating pipelines in hazard mitigation plans, published by FEMA www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/101688 www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/101688

7. Important Resources The National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) Pipeline Emergencies training curriculum (www.pipelineemergencies.com)www.pipelineemergencies.com The Pipelines and Informed Planning Alliance (PIPA) The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Georgia Pipeline Emergency Responders Initiative (GPERI) Call 811 before you dig!

8. PHMSA is Hiring! Careers in Pipeline Safety 8 PHMSA’s FY15 budget appropriated 100+ new positions. Typical jobs include: general engineers, inspectors, accident/incident investigators, and transportation specialists in our five regional offices across the country. Visit our website at: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/careershttp://www.phmsa.dot.gov/careers –Learn more about OPS –Find out how to apply –View current job openings –Sign up for job alerts Twitter: PHMSA_DOTPHMSA_DOT YouTube: PHMSADOTPHMSADOT LinkedIn: Pipeline-and-Hazardous-Materials-Safety-AdministrationPipeline-and-Hazardous-Materials-Safety-Administration