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1 Celebrating & Informing Our Community January 19, 2012, 7:30 pm Brookfield Elementary School

2 Welcome / About BCA Welcome / About BCA Minutes, Old Business & Committee Reports Minutes, Old Business & Committee Reports Recent Accomplishments & Photos Recent Accomplishments & Photos Washington Gas Explosion Report Discussion Washington Gas Explosion Report Discussion Other Public Safety & Commercial Parking Updates Other Public Safety & Commercial Parking Updates

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4 The purpose of The Brookfield Civic Association is to bring together an inclusive group of residents who share the common goal of promoting a safe and healthy community that is a great place to live. May we reach out our hands in service, and be blessed with enough foolishness to believe that we can make enough difference in this world to go out and do what others claim cannot be done!

5 Larry Leeds Larry Leeds Jim Rollins Jim Rollins John Moore John Moore Shelley Leeds Shelley Leeds Terrie Koustenis Terrie Koustenis Margie Wheedleton Margie Wheedleton Steve Russick Steve Russick Sami Besalel Sami Besalel

6 John Moore John Moore Steve Russick Steve Russick Margie Wheedleton Margie Wheedleton Sami Besalel Sami Besalel Terrie Koustenis Terrie Koustenis Shelley Leeds Shelley Leeds Additional reps needed. See us after the meeting or email info@brookfieldcivic.org

7 General meetings are now held three times per year. Our schedule is: General meetings are now held three times per year. Our schedule is: January 19, 2012 January 19, 2012 May 24, 2012 May 24, 2012 Volunteers are needed to coordinate and schedule another Neighborhood Cleanup. Volunteers are needed to coordinate and schedule another Neighborhood Cleanup. Please see us after the meeting or email info@brookfieldcivic.org. Please see us after the meeting or email info@brookfieldcivic.org.

8 Web hosting by Site created and maintained by Check Website for news, crime prevention tips, local events, government info & meetings.

9 Postal Address: Postal Address: The Brookfield Civic Association P.O. Box 222852 Chantilly, Virginia 20153-2582 The Brookfield Civic Association P.O. Box 222852 Chantilly, Virginia 20153-2582 Email: info@brookfieldcivic.org Email: info@brookfieldcivic.org Web: http://www.brookfieldcivic.org/ Web: http://www.brookfieldcivic.org/

10 Report on Washington Gas investigation to date Report on Washington Gas investigation to date Elimination of dangerous intersections in Brookfield Elimination of dangerous intersections in Brookfield Resolution of illegal commercial vehicle parking in Brookfield Resolution of illegal commercial vehicle parking in Brookfield Establishment of large-area CPD for Sully District (thanks to volunteer) Establishment of large-area CPD for Sully District (thanks to volunteer) Establishment of Snow Emergency Routes in Brookfield Establishment of Snow Emergency Routes in Brookfield Entrance beautification (phase 5) Entrance beautification (phase 5) Secondary signage for entering development (near Poplar Tree) Secondary signage for entering development (near Poplar Tree)

11 Phase I: original wall Phase I: original wall Phase II: retrofit new wall Phase II: retrofit new wall Phase III: Landscaping Phase III: Landscaping Phase IV: Flagpole and lighting Phase IV: Flagpole and lighting Phase V: Landscaping around sound wall, secondary signage (if funds allow – please update your annual dues) Phase V: Landscaping around sound wall, secondary signage (if funds allow – please update your annual dues)

12 Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV

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14 Copies of meeting minutes or briefings presented are on brookfieldcivic.org. Copies of meeting minutes or briefings presented are on brookfieldcivic.org. From any page, just click on Meeting Minutes in the navigation menu. From any page, just click on Meeting Minutes in the navigation menu.

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16 2nd Annual Brookfield Bike & Hike 2011 2nd Annual Brookfield Bike & Hike 2011 New Brookfield entrance wall, Flagpole installation and lighting New Brookfield entrance wall, Flagpole installation and lighting Raised funds for Lees Corner home explosion victims Raised funds for Lees Corner home explosion victims Adopt-A-Highway Program – cleanup activities at Rt. 50 Adopt-A-Highway Program – cleanup activities at Rt. 50 Traffic Light at Poplar Tree and Lees Corner Road Traffic Light at Poplar Tree and Lees Corner Road Child Fingerprinting & Property Engraving program Child Fingerprinting & Property Engraving program Neighborhood Watch signs / program Neighborhood Watch signs / program New bridge across Frog Creek New bridge across Frog Creek Street sweeping & ice removal improvements Street sweeping & ice removal improvements Proposal for Connector bus re-route incoming to Brookfield from Route 50 Proposal for Connector bus re-route incoming to Brookfield from Route 50

17 Bike hikes along Frog Branch Creek Bike hikes along Frog Branch Creek Walking tours/hikes along the Frog Branch Creek path Walking tours/hikes along the Frog Branch Creek path Free face painting Free face painting Hula Hoop contest Hula Hoop contest Free Gund teddy bears donated by FC police officers Free Gund teddy bears donated by FC police officers Free grilled food, drinks and snacks Free grilled food, drinks and snacks Bonni Epstein, organizer Bonni Epstein, organizer Fairfax County Police safety officers for Fairfax County Police safety officers for Leadership & attendance Leadership & attendance Free water bottles and free bike helmets Free water bottles and free bike helmets Boy Scouts for leading the walk Boy Scouts for leading the walk BCA volunteers BCA volunteers Brookfield Swim Club Brookfield Swim Club Events included: Our thanks to: Thanks to all for coming to this community event!

18 All photos by Celeste Linthicum of the Chantilly Patch newspaper.Celeste Linthicum

19 100 children were fingerprinted and/or photographed by our volunteers and Sully District Police on November 21, 2009, at the Chantilly Regional Library. 100 children were fingerprinted and/or photographed by our volunteers and Sully District Police on November 21, 2009, at the Chantilly Regional Library. Photos & fingerprint cards went home with the parents to keep, as an immediate aid to authorities in case of tragedy. Photos & fingerprint cards went home with the parents to keep, as an immediate aid to authorities in case of tragedy. BCA sponsored nearly free photos to accompany. BCA sponsored nearly free photos to accompany. We hope to continue this project, but we need funds and volunteers. We hope to continue this project, but we need funds and volunteers.

20 Brookfield Civic Association has adopted the south side portion and median of Route 50 (Lee Jackson Hwy) Brookfield Civic Association has adopted the south side portion and median of Route 50 (Lee Jackson Hwy) Spans from Stringfellow Road west to Galesbury Lane Spans from Stringfellow Road west to Galesbury Lane

21 Next Cleanup Date To Be Announced. Next Cleanup Date To Be Announced. Need coordination assistance and volunteers to do cleanup. Need coordination assistance and volunteers to do cleanup. Will perform at least 2x per year. Will perform at least 2x per year. TO VOLUNTEER, please contact Margie Wheedleton TO VOLUNTEER, please contact Margie Wheedleton PHONE: (703) 378-8267 PHONE: (703) 378-8267 EMAIL: margie@brookfieldcivic.org EMAIL: margie@brookfieldcivic.org

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25 Backups and accidents are frequent at the intersection of the Route 50 service road & Lees Corner Road. Backups and accidents are frequent at the intersection of the Route 50 service road & Lees Corner Road. Efforts to improve by adding a turn lane, changing access road to one-way, etc., are at an impasse. We need your voice. Efforts to improve by adding a turn lane, changing access road to one-way, etc., are at an impasse. We need your voice. If you have concerns about the Route 50 service road intersection with Lees Corner Road, please send an email to: If you have concerns about the Route 50 service road intersection with Lees Corner Road, please send an email to: sully@fairfaxcounty.gov and copy Lauren.Mollerup@vdot.virginia.gov and Senator@MarkHerring.org sully@fairfaxcounty.gov and copy Lauren.Mollerup@vdot.virginia.gov and Senator@MarkHerring.org sully@fairfaxcounty.gov Lauren.Mollerup@vdot.virginia.gov Senator@MarkHerring.org sully@fairfaxcounty.gov Lauren.Mollerup@vdot.virginia.gov Senator@MarkHerring.org

26 A CPD restricts certain parking in a limited area. Restrictions only apply to public streets in residential areas within any CPD. A CPD restricts certain parking in a limited area. Restrictions only apply to public streets in residential areas within any CPD. Previous process to obtain a CPD was to go door-to-door to get petitions. Previous process to obtain a CPD was to go door-to-door to get petitions. In March 2008, Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to allow for a new process to create a large area CPD. In March 2008, Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to allow for a new process to create a large area CPD. District supervisor submits a request that would include most or all of their magisterial district. District supervisor submits a request that would include most or all of their magisterial district. BCA is attempting to get a CPD using this new process. Our Sully District Supervisor, Michael Frey, has been uncooperative. BCA is attempting to get a CPD using this new process. Our Sully District Supervisor, Michael Frey, has been uncooperative.

27 Boat Trailer Boat Trailer Watercraft (boat) Watercraft (boat) Motor Home Motor Home Camping Trailer Camping Trailer Trailer or Semi-trailer, even if attached to a vehicle Trailer or Semi-trailer, even if attached to a vehicle Vehicle >= 3 axles Vehicle >= 3 axles Vehicle w/gross vehicle weighted rating (GVWR) >= 12,000 lbs Vehicle w/gross vehicle weighted rating (GVWR) >= 12,000 lbs

28 Vehicles temporarily parked (for up to 48 hours) for the purpose of loading, unloading or preparing for a trip are exempt. Vehicles temporarily parked (for up to 48 hours) for the purpose of loading, unloading or preparing for a trip are exempt. More information is available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/rtap.htm#cpd More information is available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/rtap.htm#cpd

29 Mt. Vernon: 3/10/2008 Mt. Vernon: 3/10/2008 Lee: 10/19/2009 Lee: 10/19/2009 Reston: 4/27/2010 Reston: 4/27/2010 Springfield (including Greenbriar): 2/23/2010 Springfield (including Greenbriar): 2/23/2010 More than 25 Sully District neighborhoods have Community Parking Districts More than 25 Sully District neighborhoods have Community Parking Districts

30 When you see a problem, you are encouraged to act. Report illegally parked vehicles, oversized poorly parked rented equipment (esp. after 48 hours), unlicensed or expired-tag junker cars, unsafe vehicles. Report illegally parked vehicles, oversized poorly parked rented equipment (esp. after 48 hours), unlicensed or expired-tag junker cars, unsafe vehicles. Call the Fairfax Police Non-Emergency Number: (703) 691-2131 Call the Fairfax Police Non-Emergency Number: (703) 691-2131

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32 Report illegally parked vehicles Report illegally parked vehicles Report zoning violations Report zoning violations Report suspicious activity Report suspicious activity Report suspected overcrowding (multiple families in residence) Report suspected overcrowding (multiple families in residence) Report ridiculously long grass (or cut it yourself) Report ridiculously long grass (or cut it yourself) Join Neighborhood Watch Join Neighborhood Watch Contribute to BCA – tax-deductible annual dues and ad hoc contributions Contribute to BCA – tax-deductible annual dues and ad hoc contributions Brookfield Civic Association wants to help its residents keep the neighborhood safe, clean, lawful, and pleasant. Here are a few ways to fix some common problems:

33 The following are illegal: Running a boarding house in Brookfield Running a boarding house in Brookfield Operating an unlicensed business (e.g., construction with heavy equipment; vehicle repair business; beauty shop; unlicensed child care facility) Operating an unlicensed business (e.g., construction with heavy equipment; vehicle repair business; beauty shop; unlicensed child care facility) Housing several unrelated renters in one home Housing several unrelated renters in one home

34 Parking on the grass Parking on the grass Grass exceeding 12 inches in length Grass exceeding 12 inches in length Neglected property, improper trash disposal, or excessive junk in yard Neglected property, improper trash disposal, or excessive junk in yard Standing water causing mosquito infestation Standing water causing mosquito infestation Illegal parking, construction, or businesses Illegal parking, construction, or businesses

35 If the grass in a home is over 12 inches high, you can complain to Fairfax County Land Development. If the grass in a home is over 12 inches high, you can complain to Fairfax County Land Development. The owner is warned and is given a time period to fix. The owner is warned and is given a time period to fix. If not, the county will have the lawn mowed and charge the owner $400. If not, the county will have the lawn mowed and charge the owner $400. Better to pay a service ~ $400 per season than $400 for one mowing. Better to pay a service ~ $400 per season than $400 for one mowing.

36 Filing a complaint with Fairfax County is quick, easy and ANONYMOUS. Filing a complaint with Fairfax County is quick, easy and ANONYMOUS. Go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov Go to www.fairfaxcounty.govwww.fairfaxcounty.gov Click on Complaints and Concerns. Click on Complaints and Concerns. Follow the prompts for your specific complaint. It will be routed to the proper agency. Follow the prompts for your specific complaint. It will be routed to the proper agency.

37 Our Neighborhood Watch program is up and running. Our Neighborhood Watch program is up and running. Signs are posted along Lees Corner Road. Signs are posted along Lees Corner Road. Volunteer patrol teams patrol the neighborhood at least 2 days a week. Volunteer patrol teams patrol the neighborhood at least 2 days a week. With training, you can join Neighborhood Watch. With training, you can join Neighborhood Watch.

38 YOU CAN VOLUNTEER FOR AS LITTLE AS 1 HR PER MONTH YOU CAN VOLUNTEER FOR AS LITTLE AS 1 HR PER MONTH Volunteers must take a 2-hour training class offered at the local police station. Volunteers must take a 2-hour training class offered at the local police station. All training is free. All training is free. Training dates & locations will be posted on our web site – click on Neighborhood Watch link. Training dates & locations will be posted on our web site – click on Neighborhood Watch link. Next Free Training Session: 7:00 pm, Monday, October 17, 2011 at Sully District Police Station. Next Free Training Session: 7:00 pm, Monday, October 17, 2011 at Sully District Police Station.

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40 All progress in improving Quality of Life in Brookfield has been a result of unpaid volunteer efforts and volunteer funds, including Neighborhood Watch. All progress in improving Quality of Life in Brookfield has been a result of unpaid volunteer efforts and volunteer funds, including Neighborhood Watch. Brookfield Civic Association membership is only $25 per year, and is tax deductible. Brookfield Civic Association membership is only $25 per year, and is tax deductible. Help us to help you – please pay your annual dues today. Help us to help you – please pay your annual dues today. BCA is a non-profit organization. BCA is a non-profit organization. We also are happy to accept on-the-spot contributions for any amount. We can provide receipts. We also are happy to accept on-the-spot contributions for any amount. We can provide receipts.

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42 We received the final report from the State Corporation Commissions Division of Utility & Railroad Safety dated Nov 30, 2011 We received the final report from the State Corporation Commissions Division of Utility & Railroad Safety dated Nov 30, 2011 The report and its addendums have findings and photographs that we will share with you. It is a public report, approx 40 pages. The document is on the website at the Explosion link. The report and its addendums have findings and photographs that we will share with you. It is a public report, approx 40 pages. The document is on the website at the Explosion link. According to [the Washington Gas or WGL] investigation report filed with the Division, WGL...believes that two potential sources of natural gas exist. These two sources are... the corrosion leak located in the street…and… the open fuel line located in the dwelling. WGL concludes that the... root cause of this incident remains undetermined as other investigations may be ongoing. According to [the Washington Gas or WGL] investigation report filed with the Division, WGL...believes that two potential sources of natural gas exist. These two sources are... the corrosion leak located in the street…and… the open fuel line located in the dwelling. WGL concludes that the... root cause of this incident remains undetermined as other investigations may be ongoing.

43 FCFD has closed its investigation and concluded that the explosion and subsequent fire at 4303 Lees Corner Road was accidental and created by the release of natural gas. The Fire Departments report further concludes that the probable ignition source was the open flame water heater located in the first floor utility room. The FCFDs report did not indicate the source of the natural gas.

44 Mr. Charles McCollum... and his son immediately ran across the street to look for the homeowner and his family at 4303 Lees Corner Road. Mr. McCollum... reported seeing a constant blue flame coming from the floor in the area of the house where the utility room was located. Mr. Charles McCollum... and his son immediately ran across the street to look for the homeowner and his family at 4303 Lees Corner Road. Mr. McCollum... reported seeing a constant blue flame coming from the floor in the area of the house where the utility room was located. WGL investigation had identified a gas leak in the street in front of the site of the explosion… the 1/2- inch copper service to the incident site had severe corrosion with multiple holes in the service line piping within 6 inches of its connection to the steel gas main. … [When} WGL... removed approximately 3 feet of the service line and installed a plug..., approximately 3 inches of the service piping broke off into the hands of one of the WGL crew as a result of its corroded condition. WGL investigation had identified a gas leak in the street in front of the site of the explosion… the 1/2- inch copper service to the incident site had severe corrosion with multiple holes in the service line piping within 6 inches of its connection to the steel gas main. … [When} WGL... removed approximately 3 feet of the service line and installed a plug..., approximately 3 inches of the service piping broke off into the hands of one of the WGL crew as a result of its corroded condition. Firemen reported bubbling along the curb in front of 4303 Lees Corner Road. Company crews barholed over the gas service line and along the gas main in the road and tested available openings such as manholes and valve boxes for the presence of natural gas. However, the WGL personnel did not document the results of these tests or readings as required by the Companys Operation and Maintenance Manual, Procedure 3020 and WGLs Emergency Plan, Procedure 1070. Barhole: (bär hōl): In engineering, a small-diameter hole made in the ground along the route of a gas pipe in a bar test survey. Firemen reported bubbling along the curb in front of 4303 Lees Corner Road. Company crews barholed over the gas service line and along the gas main in the road and tested available openings such as manholes and valve boxes for the presence of natural gas. However, the WGL personnel did not document the results of these tests or readings as required by the Companys Operation and Maintenance Manual, Procedure 3020 and WGLs Emergency Plan, Procedure 1070. Barhole: (bär hōl): In engineering, a small-diameter hole made in the ground along the route of a gas pipe in a bar test survey. In addition, the Company crews did not determine the extent of the gas migration. While they barholed over the gas service line towards the home at 4303 Lees Corner, the barholes did not extend past the curb. According to WGL, the barholes did not extend past the curb because the FCFD had restricted access to the area by taping off the site. However, according to the Deputy Chief of the Fire Department, the Officer in Charge during the incident, FCFD would have allowed WGL to make some barholes towards the front of the structure and take readings once the fire was suppressed. Further, the Fire Department reported that they have a good liaison with the Company, and as WGL is the subject matter expert in dealing with natural gas, FCFD would have certainly allowed the Company crews to perform testing if they had asked to do so. In addition, the Company crews did not determine the extent of the gas migration. While they barholed over the gas service line towards the home at 4303 Lees Corner, the barholes did not extend past the curb. According to WGL, the barholes did not extend past the curb because the FCFD had restricted access to the area by taping off the site. However, according to the Deputy Chief of the Fire Department, the Officer in Charge during the incident, FCFD would have allowed WGL to make some barholes towards the front of the structure and take readings once the fire was suppressed. Further, the Fire Department reported that they have a good liaison with the Company, and as WGL is the subject matter expert in dealing with natural gas, FCFD would have certainly allowed the Company crews to perform testing if they had asked to do so.

45 The following photos and captions are excerpts from the State Corporation Commissions report. The following photos and captions are excerpts from the State Corporation Commissions report. See Attachment 2 of the report for the original photos. No changes or enhancements were made of these images. See Attachment 2 of the report for the original photos. No changes or enhancements were made of these images.

46 Photo taken December 20, 2010 of gas service line and tapping tee, in-situ, serving 4303 Lees Corner Road

47 Photo taken December 20, 2010 showing removed pieces of the copper gas service line serving 4303 Lees Corner Road

48 Photo taken December 22, 2010 at WGL office showing overview of gas service line for 4303 Lees Corner Road as removed from site

49 Photo taken December 22, 2010 at WGL office - close-up of the severe corrosion on the gas service line to 4303 Lees Corner Road

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51 On [1/18/11, SCC] Staff was on site with representatives from FORCON International (FORCON), a forensic investigation company hired by the homeowners insurance company to examine the remains of the home. At this time, a 1-inch diameter steel customer owned gas fuel line was noted on the second floor of the residence. The end of this gas fuel line was open with no evidence of a cap being in place. FORCON had the open end of this section of piping tested... for the presence of pipe thread sealant. The compounds found were typical byproducts from a fire. No indications of thread sealant were found.

52 Based upon its investigation, SCC Staff notes the following findings: 1. Just prior to the incident, a resident reported a smell of gas in the road in front of Brookfield Elementary School, approximately 250 yards from the incident site; 2. The homeowner at 4304 Willoughby Court, located immediately behind 4303 Lees Corner Road, noticed a strong smell of gas at the intersection of Pennsboro Drive and Lees Corner Road. This homeowner was the person who called 911 and reported the strong odor of gas; 3. Another resident noticed a strong smell of gas between the curb and sidewalk across the street from 4303 Lees Corner Road; 4. The Fire Department reported bubbling at the curb in front of 4303 Lees Corner Road;

53 5. Soon after arrival to the scene, the Fire Department measured five percent and eight percent of the LEL of natural gas in the homes located at 4300 and 4302 Lees Corner Road respectively. These levels dropped to zero percent by 2:00 a.m. December 20, 2010 after the leak on the service line to 4303 Lees Corner Road was repaired; 6. The natural gas was odorized such that it was readily detectable by a person with a normal sense of smell at approximately 0.17% gas in air; 7. WGL did not document the initial combustible gas readings taken upon their arrival to the site. The only documented readings taken occurred after the leak on the service line to 4303 Lees Corner Road had been repaired; 8. Based on the information from several residents in the area, and the Fire Department, gas was migrating from the leak on the service line. The Company did not fully identify the gas migration area. The barholes and testing performed as a result of this incident by WGL crews was to find the leak. The extent of the gas migration or its path was never determined;

54 9. WGL did not perform any barhole testing past the curb at 4303 Lees Corner Road. According to the Company, barhole testing was not conducted because the Fire Department had restricted access to the area. However, Staffs discussions with the Fire Department indicated that permission to perform such testing up to the front of the structure would have been granted upon request; 10. Severe corrosion created a number of holes in the natural gas service line serving 4303 Lees Corner Road at the connection to the service tee on the steel main. The piping had been weakened to the extent that a portion of the service line broke off when it was removed from the ground. Natural gas would have been escaping from these holes at 55 psig; 11. WGL did not take any readings of combustible gas in the soil prior to beginning to aspirate to remove residual natural gas in the ground; 12. An open ended section of customer owned natural gas fuel line terminating on the second floor of the home was found. Testing of the threads on the open end did not identify any constituents of thread sealant that may have been placed on the pipe if a cap was installed.

55 12. Continued - As the interior fuel lines operate at approximately 0.25 psig, gas would have been escaping from this opening at that pressure until the service regulator ceased to function properly as a result of damage from the incident; 13. The homeowner built two additions to the home and gave notice of the construction to Virginias notification center on April 1, 2008. WGL marked the service line to 4303 Lees Corner Road on April 3, 2008. The homeowner or his contractor did not request the Company to move the gas service line so it would not have been in conflict with the home addition; 14. The addition built in 2008 on the left side of the house was built on a concrete slab poured directly over WGLs gas service line; 15. WGL received notice of the proposed construction for the additions to the home via the notification center on April 1, 2008 and marked the gas service line on April 3, 2008. The Company did not identify that the addition was being constructed over its gas service line and that the gas service line should be moved;

56 16. WGL performed a leak survey of its facilities in this area on June 1, 2009. No record was provided that demonstrated the service line to 4303 Lees Corner Road was surveyed for leaks under the house; 17. The Fire Department concluded that the incident was caused by the accidental release of natural gas. The origin of the natural gas was not determined by the Fire Department; and 18. WGL concluded that two potential sources of the natural gas existed. As a result, the Company states that the... root cause of this incident remains undetermined. WGL neither collected nor documented important information and, therefore, certain necessary facts are unknown such as the extent of the gas migration and the combustible gas readings in the soil taken prior to the service line repair and aspiration of the soil. The testing of the open ended section of the customer owned fuel line terminating on the second floor of the home did not conclusively show this pipe was capped. Accordingly, the Division of Utility and Railroad Safety cannot determine the source of the natural gas that caused the December 19, 2010, accident at 4303 Lees Corner Road in Chantilly, Virginia.

57 Below is a list of probable violations of the Commission's Standards that the Division of Utility and Railroad Safety has noted as a result of its investigation of this incident. The Divisions enforcement process provides WGL an opportunity to review this report and respond to the probable violations, before an enforcement action is recommended to the Commission. 1) 49 C.F.R. § 192.605 (a) - Failing to follow the Companys Operations and Maintenance Standard, Section 3020, by not recording test readings of natural gas discovered on Companys Maintenance Field Orders on December 19, 2010 after the incident that occurred at 4303 Lees Corner Road, Chantilly, Virginia; 2) 49 C.F.R. § 192.605 (a) - Failing to follow the Companys Emergency Plan Standard, Section 1070, by not documenting specific leakage test readings and locations of natural gas discovered as part of the Companys on-site investigation on December 19, 2010 at the incident that occurred at 4303 Lees Corner Road, Chantilly, Virginia; 3) 49 C.F.R. § 192.605 (a) - Failing to follow the Companys Operations and Maintenance Standard, Section 4050, which was developed to comply with 49 C.F.R. § 192.721, by not observing a condition that may affect the safety and operations of a pipeline. Specifically the service line that was located under a concrete foundation at 4303 Lees Corner Road, Chantilly, Virginia was not identified as a condition that impacted WGLs facilities;

58 4) 49 C.F.R. § 192.605 (a) - Failing to follow the Companys Operations and Maintenance Standard, Section 4010, by not performing a complete leak survey on June 1, 2009 of a residential service line as a result of the service line being located under a concrete foundation at 4303 Lees Corner Road, Chantilly, Virginia; 5) 49 C.F.R. § 192.605 (a) - Failing to follow the Companys Operations and Maintenance Standard, Section 4010, by not identifying and recording a service violation of the service line that was located under a concrete foundation at 4303 Lees Corner Road, Chantilly, Virginia during the June 1, 2009 leak survey; 6) 49 C.F.R. § 192.605 (a) - Failing to follow the Companys Operations and Maintenance Standard, Section 3019, by not documenting the natural gas migration on December 19, 2010 after the incident that occurred at 4303 Lees Corner Road, Chantilly, Virginia; 7) 49 C.F.R. § 192.605 (b)(1) - Failing to have a procedure for the temporary abandonment of copper service lines. 8) 49 C.F.R. § 192.605 (b)(1) - Failing to have a procedure for reuse of the polymer isolation sleeve on copper service lines.

59 9) 49 C.F.R. § 192.467 (d) – Failing to make inspections and tests to assure that the electrical isolation of the copper service line from the cathodically protected steel main was adequate. 10) 49 C.F.R. § 192.614 (a) – Failing to monitor excavations over Company facilities as required by Companys Operations and Maintenance Standard 4099, Damage Prevention Monitoring, developed to comply with § 192.614 (c)(6). 11) Failure to comply with the Commission Order of Settlement in Case No. URS-2007- 00238* by not prominently displaying Virginias damage prevention educational messages on the outside of the incident command trailer. ------- * See State Corporation Commission v. Washington Gas Light Company, Case No. URS- 2007-00238, 2009 S.C.C. Ann. Rept. 644, Order of Settlement (Jan. 5, 2009).


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