[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 162 (Thursday, August 21, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 44513]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-22142]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs Administration
[Docket No. PS-142; Notice 8]


Pipeline Risk Management Demonstration Program; Electronic Update

AGENCY: Office of Pipeline Safety, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On Wednesday, September 17, 1997, the Office of Pipeline 
Safety (OPS) will sponsor the second in a series of satellite-based 
video presentations on the status of the Pipeline Risk Management 
Demonstration Program. The broadcast will show how communities can 
learn about demonstration projects in their area, and the potential 
benefits that may result. It will be aired as part of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Emergency Education Network 
(EENET) 150th broadcast, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight 
Time, and will be easily accessible nationwide. Meaningful community 
involvement and effective communication are critical elements in the 
success of the Demonstration Program.

DATE: The electronic update broadcast will be aired on September 17, 
1997, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eben M. Wyman, (202) 366-0918, or by 
e-mail ([email protected]), regarding the subject matter of this 
Notice. Contact the Dockets Unit, (202) 366-5046, for other material in 
the docket.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Demonstration Program tests an 
innovative regulatory approach to achieving superior safety performance 
by allowing pipeline operators to customize safety activities. OPS 
aired an electronic town meeting on June 5, 1997, to discuss the risk 
management program and candidate projects. Based on feedback received 
from this effort, OPS is using this method as a regular feature of risk 
management communication efforts. During the June 5th live broadcast, 
viewers had an opportunity to pose questions and voice concerns to OPS, 
State, industry and community representatives. OPS is seeking ways to 
expand the audience to include local safety and environmental 
protection officials as well as other community representatives. These 
broadcasts are also available via new Internet technology, which 
provided the information via linkage to properly equipped personal 
computers. Links to the show and necessary software to view it are 
found at the Town Meeting Homepage. The Internet address is: http://
ops.dot.gov/tmvid.htm. Videotapes of these broadcasts are available to 
loan to interested parties from their State pipeline safety office, or 
from OPS Headquarters. Individuals can request to borrow a copy of the 
June 5th videotape via the OPS Homepage (http://ops.dot.gov), or by 
contacting OPS by e-mail ([email protected]). During the 
coming months while OPS is evaluating candidate projects, stakeholders 
are encouraged to ask questions and provide information they feel is 
relevant.
    OPS programs will be broadcast via EENET, which has been 
broadcasting for more than ten years and has an extensive audience in 
the emergency services and emergency management communities. By using 
EENET, OPS has the opportunity to involve thousands of public safety 
and emergency management officials who routinely receive these 
programs. EENET sites use the widely available ``backyard satellite 
dish'' technology.
    Here are the ways you can watch this broadcast:

--View the broadcast via Internet (address http://ops.dot.gov/
tmvid.htm.
--Contact your local television cable company and ask if they will 
carry this EENET video broadcast.
--Contact your local government cable access office for specific 
information. Many local governments have dedicated internal cable 
systems which carry programs such as these to their offices and other 
facilities.
--Use a local facility which has a TeleVision Receive-Only (``dish''). 
Many schools (elementary, secondary, and community colleges), 
hospitals, or local hotels and motels have these facilities.
--Rent a portable TeleVision Receive-Only (``dish'') and have it set up 
at your viewing place.
--Set up a TeleVision Receive-Only (``dish'') at your viewing facility.

    The technical information necessary to align the receiver dish with 
one of the satellites is:

C-Band

Galaxy 6
Transponder 11
Downlink Freq: 3920 MHz
Audio Frequency: 6.2/6.8
Location: 74 degrees West
Polarity: Horizontal

KU-Band

SBS 6
Transponder 14
Downlink Freq: 12043.5 MHz
Audio Frequency: 6.2/6.8
Location: 74 degrees West
Polarity: Vertical

    A technical test will be shown 15 minutes before broadcast. For 
additional information, call EENET at 1-800-527-4893.

    Issued in Washington, D.C. on August 15, 1997.
Richard B. Felder,
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 97-22142 Filed 8-20-97; 8:45 am]
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