U. S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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
Outline Mission Statements PHMSA – CATS Program Regulatory Requirements
PHMSA (OPS) Mission Statement “To ensure the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation’s pipeline transportation system.”
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.”
CATS Managers
CATS Managers
CATS Coordinator Washington DC Headquarters
Public Awareness Regulations Final Rule published May 19, Simple Search Docket and titled Public Awareness Require operators to follow the guidance in API RP 1162, First Edition, December 2003 Existing Part 192 & 195 requirements are unchanged
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.
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;
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;
Audiences Local public officials and governing councils of affected municipalities and school districts; and Excavators.
Regulatory Requirements Before API RP 1162 Damage Prevention Programs for Excavators (c) and (c) Emergency Plans for Fire, Police, & Public Officials (c) and (c)(12) Public Education and Gas Transmission Integrity Management (m) & ASME B31.8S, §10
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
Other Public Awareness Resources PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program Stakeholder Communications Web Site Public Awareness Programs Final Rule Frequently Asked Questions Presentations from 2003 and 2005 workshops
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