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The following are minimum requirements for most proposed encroachment Project Engineer (918) 493 -5100 ext. 5172.
encroachments to avoid conflict with Explorer Pipeline's easement rights. 1. EXCAVATION
It is not Explorer Pipeline's intent to convey that these are the only types
of activities permitted; additional specifications may be required A) Plans for any excavation on the right -of -way must be approved
depending upon the proposed encroachments. For a review of your before commencing work. Excavating closer than 12 -18 inches to
individual situation, please contact the nearest Explorer Pipeline Area the pipeline or cathodic protection (C.P.) wires shall be done by
Office toll -free at 1- 888 - 876 -0036 (select option #2, then #3). hand until the pipeline and C.P. wires are exposed and shall
done only with the approval and in the presence of an authorized
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACE ALTERATIONS Explorer Pipeline representative. After Explorer Pipeline's pipeline
and C.P. wires have been exposed, the excavation equipment
A) Federal and State laws require 48 -72 hours notice given to the should be positioned so that from the point of operations the
utility companies prior to beginning excavation. This may be equipment will not reach within 18 inches of the pipeline or C.P.
accomplished by contacting a "One Call" system (see bottom of wires.
back page for listings). If you are unable to contact the appropriate B) If a backhoe is used, the bucket should be curled under each time it
one call system, please call the nearest Explorer Pipeline area
office a minimum of 48 hours prior to commencing work. is returned to the ditch and should have a plate covering all teeth to
reduce the chance of gouges or punctures to the pipe.
B) Explorer Pipeline's easement restricts the placement of a structure, C) Any plowing or ri
building, parking lot or pond within the right -of -way. ) Y p g pping of soil on the right -of -way including
agricultural, at depths greater than 18 inches will be handled on a
C) An authorized Explorer Pipeline representative must be on site case by case basis.
during any type of excavation within the right -of -way. 2. COMMUNICATION LINES (FIBER OPTIC, TELEPHONE, TV,
D) Any change in the amount of existing material (soil) on and over the OTHER DATA LINES)
right -of -way, that makes the total amount of cover less than four (4')
feet or adds more than one (1') foot of cover, must be approved in A) Shall meet all provisions GENERAL REQUIREMENTS — BURIED
advance by Explorer Pipeline's Encroachment Project Engineer LINE CROSSINGS.
(918) 493 -5100 ext. 5172. B) For clearances less than 48" below Explorer Pipeline and for all
E) Encroaching party will be responsible for any future erosion repairs crossings over Explorer Pipeline, fiber optics shall be encased in
due to its activities, or lack of proper erosion control measures, rigid steel conduit the full width a a set -of -way. Directionally bored
installations will be evall
which result in Explorer Pipeline having to relocate its pipeline or uated on a case by case basis.
take corrective measures to prevent its pipeline from becoming 3. POWER LINES (BURIED)
exposed. A) Shall meet all provisions GENERAL REQUIREMENTS — BURIED
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BURIED LINE CROSSINGS LINE CROSSINGS.
A) All buried lines crossing Explorer Pipeline right -of -way shall be B) Shall have minimum clearances between lines of 24 inches.
installed adhering to all applicable codes and requirements C) Shall be encased in steel conduit with a minimum of 6" of red
governing such installations concrete on top of the conduit. Concrete may be omitted when
B) All buried lines crossing Explorer Pipeline's right -of -way must cross crossing under Explorer Pipeline's line and the following minimum
on an angle that when measured between the proposed buried line clearances are obtained: 48 inches between Explorer Pipeline's
and Explorer Pipeline right -of -way is between 90 and 45 degrees. pipeline and top of steel conduit or, 72 inches for bored installations
This angle must be maintained across the entire width of the right- utilizing non -steel conduit.
of -way. D) In the event Explorer Pipeline allows a buried a power line to cross
C) All buried lines crossing Explorer Pipeline's pipeline shall maintain a over the pipeline, the steel conduit shall be the full width of the right -
minimum separation of 24 inches between the two lines, with the of -way and centralized in a 12" minimum layer of red concrete.
same grade of depth carried across the entire right -of -way. E) Signs shall be placed at each edge of the right -of -way to mark the
D) All buried lines should cross under the pipeline. However, should underground cable angle and path of crossing. The signs are to be
the encroaching party be unable to comply with the 24" clearance furnished by the Power Company of the encroaching party.
requirements due to obstructions or unfavorable soil conditions, 4. POWER LINES (ABOVEGROUND)
Explorer Pipeline's representative may approve special design and A) Shall maintain a minimum of 25 feet of clearance above and
construction.
completely across the right -of -way.
E) Explorer's pipeline shall be exposed at encroaching party's expense
during all bored crossings where clearance between Explorer B) Shall have no poles or appurtenances located on the right -of -way.
Pipeline's line and proposed bore path is ten feet (10') or less. Upon 5. SEWER AND WATER LINES
completing crossing, compact all disturbed backfill to a density A) Shall meet all provisions GENERAL REQUIREMENTS- BURIED
equal to or greater than surrounding soil. LINE CROSSINGS.
F) No foreign appurtenances (meters, poles, drop boxes, collection B) Septic tanks / drain fields are not permitted within the right -of -way.
basins, etc.) shall be located within Explorer Pipeline's right -of -way, 6. METALLIC PIPE CROSSINGS
G) Encroaching party shall furnish and install a six inch wide burial A) At Explorer Pipeline's discretion all metallic pipe crossing Explorer
warning tape, 12 to 18 inches above all non metallic lines and Pipeline's
extend across the entire width of Explorer Pipeline's right -of -way. p pipeline shall have corrosion test leads installed on
Explorer Pipeline's pipeline and on the encroaching pipe at points)
H) Where physically possible, signs shall be installed at each edge of of intersection and in cases of parallel encroachments at point(s)
right -of -way by encroaching party to locate and identify owner, type mutually agreeable to both companies.
of service, and emergency phone numbers.
B) Explorer Pipeline personnel must install leads on Explorer Pipeline's
1) Encroaching party will be responsible for any future erosion repairs pipeline.
due to its activities, or lack of proper erosion control measures, 7. STREETS, ROADS, DRIVEWAYS AND RAILROADS
which result in Explorer Pipeline having to relocate its pipeline or
take corrective measures to prevent its pipeline from becoming A) Unpaved residential driveways will be allowed provided there shall
exposed. be a minimum cover of 48" between the lowest point of road sub -
PARALLEL ENCROACHMENTS WITHIN EXPLORER PIPELINE'S grade and top of Explorer Pipeline's pipeline.
RIGHT -OF -WAY B) An opportunity for Explorer Pipeline to make a pipe inspection must
A) The requirements for be given at least 48 hours prior to the start of any construction.
q parallel encroachments within Explorer
Pipeline's right -of -way will be determined by Explorer Pipeline's C) Provisions A, C, D, & E of the GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
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SURFACE ALTERATIONS pertain to driveway crossings. NOTE: These specifications are subject to change. Please
D) Street, road, and railroad construction require a special contact your local Explorer Pipeline office prior to
encroachment agreement. Plans for such crossings should be commencing any work on the right -of -way.
submitted a minimum of 180 calendar days prior to work
commencement to allow time for project impact review by the
Explorer Pipeline's Engineering Department. EXPLORER PIPELINE AREA OFFICES
8. FENCES These ARE NOT emergency numbers.
A) Privacy fences are not permitted, unless otherwise authorized by Hammond, Indiana Greenville, Texas
the easement. (918) 591 -3200 (918) 591 -3140
B) Fence posts shall not be installed within 3 feet of the center of the Wood River, Illinois Houston, Texas
pipeline and the first post either side of the pipe shall be set in hand
dug holes. To perform normal maintenance, access through or (918) 591 -3180 (918) 591 -3120
around fences crossing the right -of -way must be provided. Glenpool, Oklahoma Port Arthur, Texas
C) Installer shall adhere to provisions A & C of GENERAL (918) 291 -55299 (918) 591 -3100
REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACE ALTERATIONS.
9. LANDSCAPING Arlington, Texas
A) Flower beds, lawns and vegetable gardens are permitted within the (918) 591 -3100
right -of -way, but may be damaged by routine or annual ONE CALL SYSTEMS
maintenance / testing, if planted directly over the pipeline. Heavy
maintenance may require total clearing of the right -of -way. National One -call 811
B) The planting of trees or shrubbery on, or which hang over; Explorer Indiana 1- 800 - 382 -5544
Pipeline's right -of -way is prohibited unless specifically stated in Illinois 1- 800 - 892 -0123
right -of -way agreement or easement.
C) Provisions of GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACE Missouri 1- 800 - 344 -7483
ALTERATIONS shall apply to landscaping. Oklahoma 1- 800 - 522 -6543
10. OPEN WATERWAYS Texas 1- 800 - 545 -6005
A) Open waterways smaller than 3 feet wide at the bottom are defined
as "ditches" and must have a minimum of 3 feet of cover from the Louisiana 1- 800 - 272 -3020
top of the pipe to the bottom of the ditch, or the ditch must be lined EXPLORER PIPELINE CO.
using an approved Explorer Pipeline method and material. Larger
open waterways are considered on a case by case basis. 24 -HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER
Anyone altering (clearing, re -grading or changing alignment) a (CALL TOLL FREE) 1- 888 - 876 0036
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waterway on Explorer Pipeline's right -of -way must obtain approval
from Explorer Pipeline and shall meet Provisions A, C, D & E of the
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACE ALTERATIONS.
11. SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE TILE (NON METALLIC) / ZO/ A) Shall meet provisions A, B, E, F, & H, of GENERAL �
REQUIREMENTS- BURIED LINE CROSSINGS.
B) A minimum clearance of 12" is desired at the crossing with a
constant grade the full width of Explorer Pipeline's right -of -way. � % �
C) Field tiles that cross over the pipeline shall require special non - _
metallic support. Support is not required for plastic drain lines.
12. TEMPORARY HEAVY EQUIPMENT CROSSINGS
A) Equipment such as construction, logging, etc., must cross the
pipeline only at Explorer Pipeline approved crossing locations
where the cover has been checked and determined adequate to
meet load- bearing requirements.
B) Provisions A, C, D, & E of the GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
SURFACE ALTERATIONS also apply.
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