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December 27,2004
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Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline Inc.,(Southern Star),owns and operates an interstate natural
gas transmission system consisting(f Ep6rQximately 6000 miles of pipeline predominantly
located in the Midwest. Our transmission system consists of various diameters of high-pressure
pipeline traversing communities in Oklahoma,Kansas,Missouri,Colorado,Wyoming,Texas,and
Nebraska. You are receiving this communication because one or more pipeline segments are
located in the county where you serve as an emergency response or local public official.
In accordance with 49 CFR,Part 192 (Subpart O,Pipeline Integrity Management),Southern Star
is currently developing an Integrity Management Program designed to further enhance the safe
operation of our gas transmission system in your community. This program will focus additional
efforts to ensure the integrity of our pipeline in areas designated as High Consequence Areas
(HCAs) across our system.
In general,the new regulations define HCAs by relating the operating pressure and diameter of
a pipeline segment to the proximity of residential and commercial structures and other places
where people congregate. The intent of this correspondence is to gain information from you
concerning a classification of HCA known as an"Identified Site."The regulations referenced
above require Southern Star to contact emergency response agencies and public officials in
the communities along our transmission system to gather information concerning areas in the
vicinity of our pipeline which may be Identified Sites. In general,this HCA classification
(Identified Site) includes outdoor recreational areas(e.g.campgrounds,recreational facilities,
etc.),limited use buildings (religious facilities,community centers,roller rinks,etc.),and facilities
occupied by persons with impaired mobility(hospitals,nursing homes,etc.). For an in-depth
definition of an Identified Site,see Attachment I (HCA Definition).
Southern Star actively travels its pipeline on an annual basis and documents the location of
Identified Sites so that we are conscious of them in operating and maintaining our system.
Southern Star appreciates your cooperation and willingness to assist us in this important matter.
We recognize the essential role that residents and local agencies have in helping operate our
transmission system in a safe manner thereby ensuring the continued reliable delivery of energy
to our customers. Toward this goal,we respectfully request that you contact your nearest
district representative listed on Attachment II (Southern Star Contact Information)within 45
days of receipt of this correspondence to discuss the definition of Identified Sites and the
location of Identified Sites near Southern Star facilities. While Southern Star welcomes the
opportunity to discuss potential Identified Sites and our Integrity Management Program,a
written or verbal response is not required. A lack of response within 45 days indicates that the
Identified Sites documented by Southern Star are acceptable. Thank you for the opportunity to
bring this matter to your attention.
Sincerely,
Robert S.Bahnick
Senior Vice President
Operations and Technical Services
Attachment I- HCA Definition
Attachment II-Southern Star Contact Information
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline,Inc.
4700 Highway 56, P.O. Box 20010, Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone: 270.852.5000
24-Hour Emergency: 800.324.9696
If you need to contact us for business reasons,
please call the Southern Star District Manager in your area,
Colorado Missouri
Colby, KS 785-462-4900 Joplin 417-626-3400
Rawlins, WY 307-328-8400 Kansas City 913-422-6300
Kansas Ottawa, KS 785-229-3800
Alva, OK 580-430-2000 Tonganoxie, KS 913-845-5000
Blackwell, OK 580-363-7300 Nebraska
Colby 785-462-4900 Lyons, KS 620-257-7800
Hesston 620-327-7700 Tonganoxie, KS 913-845-5000
Hugoton 620-657-4120 Oklahoma
Independence 620-332-2900 Alva 580-430-2000
Kansas City 913-422-6300 Blackwell 580-363-7300
Lyons 620-257-7800 Edmond 405-844-5600
Ottawa 785-229-3800 Independence, KS 620-332-2900
Tonganoxie 913-845-5000 Joplin, MO 417-626-3400
Weida 785-448-4800 Texas
Wichita 316-529-6600 Alva, OK 580-430-2000
Wyoming
Rawlins 307-328-8400
Attachment I
Federal Register/Vol. 68, No. 240/Monday, December 15, 2003/Rules and Regulations 69817
192.903 What definitions apply to this requirements in§§192.917,192.921. occupancy to the outermost edge of the
subpart? 192.935 and 192.937 apply. last contiguous potential impact circle
192.905 How does an operator identify a
that contains ei an identified site or
high consequence area? *192.403 What definitions apply to this 20 or more buildings intended for
192.907 What must an operator do to subpart?
implement this subpart? human occupancy.(See Figure E.I.A. in
192.909 How can an operator change its The following definitions apply to appendix E.)
integrity management programY this subpart: (4)If in identifying a high
Assessment is the use of
192.911 What are the elements of an consequence area under paragraph
integrity management program? nondestructive testing techniques as (1)(iii)of this definition or paragraph
192.913 When may an operator deviate its allowed in this subpart to ascertain the (2)(i)of this definition,the radius of the
program from certain requirements of condition of a covered pipeline potential impact circle is greater than
this srubpart? _ segment. 660 feet(200 meters).the operator may
192.9155san hat tknooe tnledge gey nd out training
inte mu t Confirmatory direct assessment is an identify a high consequence area based
pemanagement program? assessment method using more focused on a prorated number of buildings
192.917 How does operator idomtify application of the principles and intended for human occupancy within a
potential threats to pipeline integrity and techntquea of direct assessment to distance 660 feet(200 meters)from the
use the threat identification in its identify internal and external corrosion centerline of the pipeline until
integrity program? in a covered transmission pipeline December17,2006.If an operator
192.919 What must be in the baseline segment. chooses this a roach,the o for
assessment plan? Covered segment or covered pipeline must prorate the number of operator
assessment plan? Covered segment or covered pipeline must prorate tile number of buildings
192.02 1 conducted?How is the baseline assessment to segment means a segment of gas intended for human occupancy based
transmission pipeline located in a high on the ratio of art area with a radius of
192.for whet threats 923 How is direct assessment used and consequence area.The terms gas and 660 feet(200 meters)to the area of the
192.925 What are the requirements for transmission line are defined in§192.3. potential impact circle(i.e.,the prorated
using External Corrosion Direct Direct assessment is an integrity number of buildings intended for
Assessment(EC DA)? assessment method that utilizes a human occupancy is equal to(20 x(660
192.927 What are the requirements for process to evaluate certain threats(i.e., feet[or 200 meters 1/potential impact
using internal Corrosion Direct external corrosion,internal corrosion radius in feet[or meters))2)),
Assessment(ICDA)? and stress corrosion cracking)to a Identified site means each of the
192.929 What are the requirements for covered pipeline segment's integrity. following areas:
;icing Direct Assessment for Stress The process includes the gathering and (a)An outside area or open structure
Corrosion Cracking(SCCDA)? integration of risk factor data,indirect that is occupied by (20)or more
192.931 How may Confirmatory Direct P twenty
Assessment(C DA)be used? examination or analysis to identify areas persons on at least 50 days in any
192.933 What actions must be taken to of suspected corrosion,direct twelve(12)-month period.(The days
address integrity issues? examination of the pipeline in these need not be consecutive.)Examples
192.935 What additional preventive and areas,end post assessment evaluation. include but are not limited to,beaches,
mitigative measures must an operator High consequence area means an area playgrounds,recreational facilities,
take to protect the high consequence established by one of the methods camping grounds,outdoor theaters,
area? described in paragraphs(1)or(2)as stadiums,recreational areas near a body
192.937 What is a continual process of follows: of water,or areas outside a rural Y
evaluation and assessment to maintain a
pipeline's integrity, (1)An area defined as— building such as a religious facility);or
192.939 What are the required reassessment (i)A Class 3 location under S 192.5;or (b)A building that is occupied by
intervals? (ii)A Class 4 location under§192.5; twenty(20)or more persons on at least
192.941 What is a low stress reassessment? err five(5)days a week for ten(10)weeks
192.943 When can en operator deviate from (Iii)Any area outside a Class 3 or in any twelve(12)-month period.(The
these reassessment intervals? Class 4 location where the potential days and weeks need not be
192.945 What methods must an operator impact radius is greater than 660 feet consecutive.)Examples include,but are
use to measure program effectiveness? (200 meters),and the area within a not limited to,religious roue facilities,office
192.947 YWhat records must en operator potential impact circle contains 20 or buildings,commuknity centers,general
192.949 How does an operator notify t]PS? more buildings intended for human stores,4-H facilities,or roller skating
192.951 Where does an operator file a occupancy;or rinks);or
report? (iv)The area within a potential (c)A facility occupied by persons
Appendix A to Part 192—Incorporated by impact circle containing an identified who are confined,are of impaired
Reference site. mobility,or would be difficult to
Appendix E to Part 192—Guidance on (2)The area within a potential impact evacuate,Examples include but are not
Determining High Consequence Areas circle containing limited to hospitals,prisons,schools,
and on carrying out requirements in the (1)20 or more buildings intended far day-care facilities,retirement facilities
Integrity Management Rule human occupancy,unless the exception or assisted-living facilities.
Subpart O—Pipeline Integrity in paragraph(d)applies;or Potential impact circle is a circle of
Management (ii)An identified site. radius equal to the potential impact
(3)Where a potential impact circle is radius(PER).
§192.901 What do the regulations in this calculated under either method (1)or(2) Potential impact radius(PIR)means
subpart cover? to establish a high consequence area,the the radius of a circle within which the
This subpart prescribes minimum length of the high consequence area potential failure of a pipeline could
requirements for an.integrity extends axially along the length of the have significant impact on people or
management program on any gas pipeline from the outermost edge of the property.PIR is determined by the
transmission pipeline covered under first potential impact circle that formula r=0.69• (square root of
this part.For gas transmission pipelines contains either an identified site or 20 (p*d 2)),where'r'is the radius of a
constructed of plastic,only the or more buildings intended for human circular area in feet surrounding the
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