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1 Pipelines and Informed Planning Alliance A Real Estate Symposium International Right of Way Association/Appraisal Institute Las Vegas, NV January 13-15, 2009 Kimbra Davis PHMSA/Office of Pipeline Safety US Department of Transportation Kimbra.davis@dot.gov

2 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system PIPA’s Roots Task Team Objectives –Protecting Communities –Protecting Transmission Pipelines –Communications Recommended Practice Highlights Communication Plan & Next Steps Call to IRWA Members To Promote PIPA Presentation Overview

3 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system ROW Encroachment

4 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system ROW Encroachment

5 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system PIPA’s Roots – TRB 281 TRB 281 - Transmission Pipelines and Land Use A Risk-Informed Approach Promote a risk-based decision framework Involve public and private stakeholders Develop practical guidance for use/enhancement, specification, acquisition, development, and maintenance of pipeline rights-of-way Create model local zoning ordinances, planning policies and state legislation that could be adopted for land uses near pipelines (i.e. setbacks)

6 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system PIPA Stakeholder Kick Off Plenary Meeting Jan. 15-17, 2008 Federal Government (FERC, HUD, DHS) State/Local Gov Assoc. (NACo, NLC, NAPSR, NARUC, NASFM, NATaT) Public Advocacy (PST) Non-Industry Associations (AGC, ALTA, APWA, CGA, ICC, IRWA, NAHB, NALGEP, NAR, NFPA) Industry Associations (AGA, APGA, AOPL, API, GPA, INGAA)

7 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system Task Team Objectives Protecting Communities What should pipeline safety stakeholders do, or avoid doing, adjacent to the pipeline ROW to reduce the risk to communities ? Protecting Transmission Pipelines What should pipeline safety stakeholders do, or avoid doing, on the ROW to reduce the risk to transmission pipelines? Communications How should the risks to transmission pipelines and communities be communicated to pipeline safety stakeholders?

8 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system PIPA Process Common Ground Study Structure Communicated, Educated and Collaborated via Teleconferences, Web Conferences, PHMSA Forum Bulletin board and In-person meetings – Jan to Oct 2008 Consensus Ballot – Sept & Oct 2008 Stakeholder Organizations Commented on Draft Guidance – Dec 2008 Resolving Comments – Jan 13-15, 2009

9 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system Task Team Presentations Danny Gibbs, Spectra Energy for the Communications Task Team Jim Krohe, Kinder Morgan for the Protecting Communities Task Team Steve Patton, Williams for the Protection Transmission Pipelines Task Team

10 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system Operator Practice Highlights Outreach to raise awareness, communicate risk, educate, share map data and establish contacts with governments and developers/owners PRIOR to land use changes Engage in early consultation Manage encroachments Notify land owners prior to maintenance activities Define blanket easements Balance rights during ROW acquisition Manage land documents

11 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system Government Practice Highlights Understand risk of pipelines Implement model ordinances and build stakeholder consultation into development process Map pipelines & easements Encourage development that mitigates risk to public and pipelines Support operators communication to land owner/developers

12 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system Property Owner/Developer Practice Highlights Gather pipeline data Consult with operator prior to land use changes Recognize pipeline risk Understand easements and ROW acquisition rights and responsibilities Develop and landscape to mitigate impact of a pipeline release and facilitate emergency response Record land use agreements

13 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system Damage Prevention Highlights Mark edge of the pipeline right-of-way during construction Meet on-site prior to excavating and blasting Mandatory one-call participation Enforce higher penalties for one-call violations resulting in damage to high priority subsurface installations

14 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system Setbacks Used to separate community from risk Setbacks paper delivered at meeting in Kansas City, MO No fixed setback recommended PIPA planning guidelines provide better protection for both pipelines and communities.

15 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system Communication Plan & Next Steps Task Team Teleconferences Jan. 13-15 Communicate Recommended Practices to All Stakeholder Groups Support Implementation of Recommended Practices by Stakeholders Incorporate Learning and Feedback to Refine Guidance Over Time

16 …safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the Nation's pipeline transportation system Thank You Kimbra Davis Community Assistance and Technical Services kimbra.davis@dot.gov http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/comm/PIPA.htm Questions? http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/comm/PIPA.htm


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