1. U. S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration www.dot.gov

2. Greater Public Involvement- What does that mean? Ross Reineke Community Assistance & Technical Services (CATS) Manager Western Region Restoring Trust In Pipeline Safety New Orleans, LA November 3, 2006

3. Outline Mission Statements PHMSA – CATS Program Regulatory Requirements

4. PHMSA (OPS) Mission Statement “To ensure the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation’s pipeline transportation system.”

5. CATS Mission Statement “To advance public safety, environmental protection and pipeline reliability by facilitating clear communications among all pipeline stakeholders, including the public, the operators and government officials.”

6. CATS Managers kimbra.davis@dot.gov 720-963-3176 ross.reineke@dot.gov 720-963-32182 karen.butler@dot.gov 816-329-3835 harold.winnie@dot.gov 816-329-3836 alex.dankanich@dot.gov 202-260-8518

7. CATS Managers john.jacobi@dot.gov 713-272-2839 john.pepper@dot.gov 713-272-2849 michael.khayata@dot.gov 404-832-1155 joseph.mataich@dot.gov 404-832-1159

8. CATS Coordinator Washington DC Headquarters blaine.keener@dot.gov 202-366-0970

9. Public Awareness Regulations Final Rule published May 19, 2005 http://dms.dot.gov/ Simple Search Docket 15852 192.616 and 195.440 titled Public Awareness Require operators to follow the guidance in API RP 1162, First Edition, December 2003 Existing Part 192 & 195 requirements are unchanged

10. Purpose of Public Awareness Programs increase awareness and understanding of the... role of pipelines, pipeline operations, associated public and environmental risks, and the preventive and mitigative steps taken to reduce those risks. improve results in damage prevention, reduce encroachments on pipeline rights-of-way, improve pipeline safety and environmental performance, and enhance emergency response coordination.

11. Audiences The public (including residents and places of congregation, such as businesses, schools, hospitals, prisons, and other places where people gather) in the pipeline vicinity and its associated rights-of-way and pipeline facilities;

12. Audiences State and local emergency response and planning officials (e.g., State and county emergency management agencies (EMAs) and local emergency planning committees (LEPCs) and first responder organizations;

13. Audiences Local public officials and governing councils of affected municipalities and school districts; and Excavators.

14. Regulatory Requirements Before API RP 1162 Damage Prevention Programs for Excavators 192.614(c) and 195.442(c) Emergency Plans for Fire, Police, & Public Officials 192.615(c) and 195.402(c)(12) Public Education 192.616 and 195.440 Gas Transmission Integrity Management 192.911(m) & ASME B31.8S, §10

15. Baseline Program Applies to all portions of existing pipeline system Creates minimum level of Awareness among all Stakeholder Audiences Not within the scope of RP 1162 New pipeline construction Communications after pipeline-related emergency Propane/Air peak-shaving facilities LNG Plants

16. Other Public Awareness Resources PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program Stakeholder Communications Web Site http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/comm/ Public Awareness Programs Final Rule Frequently Asked Questions Presentations from 2003 and 2005 workshops

17. Thank You!! ross.reineke@dot.gov 303-956-5981 (cell) 720-963-3182