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Pipeline Safety Pipeline Safety Information for Public Officials Including Elected Officials, Planning &Zoning Boards and Permitting Departments j f � y,�•*r. .: y'" "p ,y ..�,w�y�� �aiw • s `+n�k �x ::A�1• F� .i.r' c_ ".. ("11' ^'S,s ` ,...' �*-. `t ',O5 o Y'" ,� -t�..s .x"f`. r fr.c?, VOF • A 5 811 . EkonMobil Pipeline Know what's below. Call before you dig. Each day, ExxonMobil Pipeline Company(EMPCo)and its affiliates transport about 2.8 million barrels of the following products through approximately 8,000 miles of pipeline in 10 states and the Gulf of Mexico: • Crude oil • Refined petroleum products • Liquefied petroleum gases • Natural gas liquids • Chemical feedstocks(such as butane, benzene, ethylene, propylene and resins) Pipelines are the safest, most efficient and environmentally friendly means of transporting petroleum products, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. We make every effort to avoid an incident on our pipeline system.These safety guidelines are provided to raise your awareness of pipelines operating in your area.Through the use of effective excavation and land use practices,we can work together to keep the public and environment safe. 'a We ask that you share this important safety information with all personnel in your organization. tSent on behalf of ExxonMobil Pipeline Company and various ExxonMobil affiliates: ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, ExxonMobil Oil Corporation k` ExxonMobil Corporation, Mobil Pipe Line Company Mobil Oil Corporation, Mobil Chemical Company Mobil Pacific Pipeline Company Mobil Vanderbilt- Beaumont Pipeline Company MOEM Pipeline LLC, Collins Pipeline Company Mustang Pipeline LLC and T&M Terminal Company '. r 1M 6^ Y 4 z � tt ' M11111111111111=11 Call 811 Before You Dig One of the leading causes of pipeline incidents is excavation damage. Learning how to ' work safely around pipelines will help: • Protect you and the public from injury • Prevent damages to utilities ' • Prevent service disruptions • Avoid fines and repair costs Here's what to do before beginning a project located near our pipeline: Step 1: Call the free 811 number at least 48 hours before starting your project.You'll be connected to a One-Call Center operator who will tell you what laws apply in your state. Failure to comply with this rule could result in penalties. Step 2: Tell the operator about your project.They will notify Exxon Mobil Pipeline and other companies with underground lines about your intent to dig. Step 3: The One-Call Center will coordinate with us,and other companies with underground lines,to schedule a time to come out to your project and mark the location of the lines. Tip: Don't assume the location or depth of the pipeline.Call 811 to have the lines marked. Pipeline markers identify the approximate location and content of the pipeline,the operator's name and emergency contact information. Tip: Call us immediately at 1-800-537-5200 if you make any contact, however minor,with an EMPCo pipeline so we can investigate for possible damage. 84,1 Know what's below. Call before you dig. www.call811.com i " '�, c k a '— . '-^ ®IIIIIII Is There a Pipeline in My Area? The National Pipeline Mapping System(NPMS)was designed to provide local government and emergency officials with information about pipeline companies operating in their communities. Check for pipelines in your area at www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov. Tip: As a public official,you also have access to more detailed information through the PIMMA(Pipeline Information Management Mapping Application)link within the website. Do You Know? The Pipelines and Informed Planning Alliance(PIPA)assists communities in becoming risk-informed about transmission pipelines and making better land use planning and development decisions related to pipelines. PIPA has developed recommended practices for protecting communities,protecting transmission pipelines and communicating among stakeholders. Visit: http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/comm/pipa/landuseplanning.htm 1 _.. _. ;,.. $.r ..,.y fp, t.l 1 / 1 1 Know the Signs of a Leak Some pipelines contain colorless and odorless products.While some gases are lighter than air and will rise,others are heavier than air and will stay near the ground and collect in low spots. . By Sight Liquid or frozen ground,water bubbling or being blown into the air,discolored or abnormally dry soil,oily sheen on water surfaces,fire or explosion,dense white cloud or fog or discolored vegetation Op By Sound Unusual noise, like a hissing or roaring sound 4 By Smell Unusual petroleum, chemical or"rotten egg"smell If a Leak Occurs 1. Immediately and safely leave the area and move upwind from the release. 2. Do not touch, breathe or make contact with leaking liquids. 3. Do not light a match,start an engine, use a phone or light switch,or do anything that may create a spark. ja 4. Do not drive into a leak or vapor cloud area. 5. From a safe location,call 911 and ExxonMobil Pipeline's emergency number at 1-800-537-5200. Tip: Do not attempt to operate any of the valves on the pipeline. It could worsen the situation. Tip: Any pipeline leak can be potentially dangerous. How We Respond to an Emergency We work hard to prevent a pipeline incident, but in the unlikely event of a pipeline emergency,we are prepared to quickly respond.We regularly communicate, plan and drill with local emergency personnel,such as fire and police departments, to ensure our response to an incident is well " coordinated and effective. �;. ' If an emergency is identified,we immediately - � dispatch personnel to the site to assist with response efforts. Local government officials are immediately isomor,,,,,,dia contacted to coordinate and support their needs 1 during an emergency.We also take the necessary , operating actions to minimize the impact of the event. For more information on our emergency response plans contact Public Affairs at 1-888-804-4788. 811 Kaaw wnacs belo Call before you w. dig. 1111111111111111111111111111111111.1111111•111111111.0 How-We Keep Our Pipelines Safe Our pipelines are made of steel and buried underneath the ground. In accordance with ' federal and state regulations, EMPCo has evaluated and identified pipeline segments that could affect High Consequence Areas-those areas where releases could have greater consequences to health,safety or the environment. To safely operate our pipelines, EMPCo follows a comprehensive Integrity Management Program that includes: 1 • Regularly maintaining our system using cleaning devices and cathodic protection to prevent corrosion • Running diagnostic tools and tests to detect corrosion or damage to our pipelines before a leak could occur Additionally, EMPCo performs surveillance of our systems including: • Performing patrols on the ground and in the air • Monitoring our operations 24 hours a day through a centralized control center • Using sophisticated computers,alarms and other technologies designed to immediately implement protective measures should a leak be detected Tip: Be aware of EMPCo pipeline markers in your area. For more information,visit our website at www.exxonmobilpipeline.com. Tip: Call our 24 hour contact number 1-800-537-5200 in case of an emergency. How Do You Know Where a Pipeline is Located Markers that indicate the location of pipelines may include warning signs,aerial patrol markers,casing vents and painted metal,wooden or plastic posts. 1 WARNING WARNING i 4 PETROLEUM PIPELINE HIGH PRESSURE — PETROLEUM PIPELINE i m i a 841. Know what's below. Call before you dig.