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Home My WebLink AboutPW PG&E Pipeline Safety PPTCommunity Pipeline Safety Initiative San Rafael City Council September 6, 2016 PG&E's top priority is the safety of our customers and communities — we are testing, studying and upgrading our gas system, including: Hydrostatic pressure testing which verifies the pipeline's strength and safe operating pressure - Internal pipe inspection robots to check for signs of corrosion - Valve automation to allow faster response during gas emergencies - Leak survey of our entire gas pipeline system more frequently - Aerial and ground patrols to identify any excavations, signs of construction and other potential safety concerns E Checking the area above the gas transmission pipeline for trees and structures that pose an emergency access or safety concern Helping to ensure immediate access for safety crews, and preventing potential damage to the pipe Working with our customers and communities where a safety risk has been identified to develop shared solutions Planting new trees at a safe distance from the pipeline and restoring the area to preserve the natural beauty of our communities "Keeping Novato safe is my number one priority every day. PG&E is a partner in helping my department keep this community safe by safely maintaining our energy infrastructure, providing easy access to gas pipelines and training our first responders so they can respond effectively to emergency situations near utilities." Mark Heine, Fire Chief, Novato Fire Protection District I S Making sure the right plants and trees are located in the right location adds to the safety and natural beauty of your community Outer ZonBorder Zone Pil typically 10' to 14'typically5'to 10' typica11 from the edge of pipe from the edge of pipe Pi afety Zone Border Zone er Zone either side of the pipe typically 5'to 10typically 10'to 14' from the edge of pipe from the edge of pipe Lawns, flowers, low -profile grasses and low -growing herbaceous plants work well within the Pipe Safety Zone. Small to medium shrubs with a trunk or main branch less than 8" in diameter at full maturity work well within the Border Zone. Diameter is measured 4.5 feet above the ground. Outer Large shrubs and small trees with a trunk or main branch less than 36" in diameter at full maturity work well within the Outer Zone. Diameter is measured 4.5 feet above the ground. Please note easement widths can vary and the above represents best practices and guidance for safe landscaping near gas pipelines. 5 We understand how important trees are to your community and the environment • To ensure we are only replacing trees that pose an emergency access or safety concern, we conduct a review of all trees near the gas pipelines • The review is completed by gas safety experts and involves analyzing such factors as tree height, species and distance from the pipe • We share the results with the city or property owner and, together, work to develop a path forward 0 • When a tree needs to be replaced for safety reasons, PG&E will work with the private property owner and the City to offer the following: - Replacement: Provide replacement tree(s) or an in - lieu payment for each tree removed Restoration: Work together to develop a landscape plan that restores the area with native, drought -tolerant landscaping such as grasses, mulch or bark We recognize every customer and yard is different, and we will address special circumstances on a case-by- case basis Is Unacceptable Risk Trees Manageable Risk Trees ;; City Boundary Facilities to be operated by PG&E personnel only. 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ALO�7A AVE 414 AL LU O + w �' v w ti �L1t+iliA AVE "yrs !�,RA F Community Pipeline S lnitiat San Rafael It is important to us that our customers get answers to their questions and support this critical safety work Our outreach includes: - Meeting with community leaders about the upcoming gas safety work - Sending gas safety newsletters to residents adjacent to a gas transmission pipeline - Mailing letters about gas pipeline safety to residents within 500 -feet of the safety work in public areas - Mailing letters about the upcoming gas safety work to residents within 50 -feet of the work in public areas w� 9w.reh b hxpo o�nsinpxtloL* V A � Pipeline Safety in Your Community N&E I. building a f- .Towitner PGM Working with Communities IN THIS IMF in Marin County to Enhance Gas Safety and Ensure Pipeline Access as¢ fmr ha �. SAFE NF 'c :L IAEL #E AFF-ARLL CL FAN 16 Our outreach also includes: Door-to-door outreach to nearby residents prior to the gas safety work in public areas Contacting private property owners regarding any safety work proposed for their property; We will not move forward with any planned work until we have a signed agreement in place with the customer Mailing thank you letters to nearby residents after the work is complete commoner rlrorne solely mlliawe enwry101d ra::rw: c .ne .ew,, calling yousom m �,e rrnb 17 For questions regarding the upcoming pipeline safety work, please contact Greg Gillis, Customer Outreach Specialist at 1-415-973-2137 or by email at greg.gillis@pge.com • For more information, visit us at pge.com/GasSafety • To view an online map of our natural gas transmission pipelines, please go to pge.com/pipelinelocations in Thank You