Thursday, April 12, 2012

Pipeline Safety Meetings coming to Region H

Local pipeline and gas distribution companies are conducting Pipeline Safety meetings in St. Joseph, Maryville, Bethany, Chillicothe, and other locations throughout Missouri. These meetings are intended to provide information to emergency responders and public officials. The meetings are scheduled at various times throughout the coming months.

To RSVP to a meeting near you, visit this page:
http://www.pdigm.com/meeting_schedule.php
 
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The following is adapted from promotional materials sent out by the Pipeline Association:

Region H responders and others are are invited to attend our annual pipeline safety program. In accordance with CFR's 192.615 / 192.616 and 195.403 / 195.440, this program is part of an on-going national effort to increase knowledge of safe digging, damage prevention for underground utilities and emergency responses regarding pipeline emergencies. A meal and presentation will be provided by your local pipeline and gas distribution companies. The following objectives will be covered during the program:

Operator contact information
Type(s) of pipeline systems (products) in your area
Pipe location, size and operating pressure(s)
Average emergency response time / response type

Your attendance is important. You will be reminded of how to keep the community safe in regards to pipeline safety. Company representatives may be in attendance as a resource to discuss:
CFR 192.615/192.616 and CFR 195.403/195.440
Pipeline Purpose & Reliability
Safety Initiatives
Pipeline Location
R.O.W. Encroachment Prevention
Hazard Awareness & Prevention Methods
Pipeline Maintenance Activities
Products, Hazards & Characteristics
Leak Recognition & Response
Defining High Consequence Areas
Damage Prevention

THERE ARE SEVERAL OF THESE MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE REGION.
ATTENDANTS MUST REGISTER/RSVP.
OTHER TIMES AND LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE:
http://www.pdigm.com/meeting_schedule.php

Responses to survey questions are also requested:
http://www.showmepipeline.com/

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