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Pipelines & Land Use Planning Tim Sweeney Pipeline Safety Trust Conference New Orleans November 3, 2006 360-664-1118 [email protected] www.wutc.wa.gov/pipeline Pipeline Safety Program 1. Inspections 2. Enforcement/follow up 3. Incident investigation 4. Technical assistance 5. Mapping support 6. Citizen’s committee 7. Public awareness Land use decisions Judicious land use decisions can reduce the risks associated with transmission pipelines by reducing the probabilities and consequences of incidents ---TRB Special Report 281 A decision you make today can affect the likelihood and consequence of a pipeline rupture now and in the future. --- Wash. Land Use Report. Setbacks • • • • Safety setback: How far is enough? No data available for guidance. No ROW width regulations. What can local governments do? Report process • • • • • • • • City/County associations Municipal Research Services Center Pipeline Safety Trust PHMSA Pipeline companies Review of other states and Canada. Participants in 2004 and 2005 workshops. Ad hoc committee of local officials, industry and agency. Two considerations • Land use activities which can decrease or increase the possibility of a pipeline incident. Threat to pipeline • Land use activities which can decrease or increase the consequence of a pipeline incident. Threat to people Threats to the Pipeline Subdivisions Commercial developments Roads and utilities Industrial activities Threat to People • • • • • High density development Nursing homes Schools Hospitals Fire Stations What is practical • Show pipelines on all zoning, building & public works maps. • Engage pipeline operators in land use planning decision including subdivision plan review. • Include pipelines in SEPA checklist. • Help pipelines identify ROW encroachment. • Require proof of utility locate request before issuing permits. Consultation Zone Consultation process needs • Awareness of pipelines. • Local government authority and willingness to ensure consultation happens. • Operators who care and follow up promptly. What is in report • • • • • • Short (eight-page) description of findings. Pipeline operator info (Appendix A) ROW & Land use table (Appendix B) Strategies/model ordinances (Appendix C) Other pipeline resources (Appendix D) Glossary of terms (Appendix E) How to get more info • Get a copy today from us • Available, along with future updates, on web (www.wutc.wa.gov/pipeline). • Join our e-mail list for timely pipeline news reports. (2 to 4 times monthly) • Arrange for a presentation before your legislative body.