[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 110 (Wednesday, June 9, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32836-32837]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-13791]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[Docket ID PHMSA-2010-0133]


Pipeline Safety: Workshop on Public Awareness Programs

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), 
DOT.

ACTION: Notice of workshop.

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SUMMARY: PHMSA is co-sponsoring a one day public awareness workshop 
with the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives 
(NAPSR). The workshop will be an opportunity, following the initial 
four-year implementation cycle, to review the implementation process, 
identify what implementation strategies have worked well, discuss 
challenges faced by the pipeline industry, discuss Federal and state 
regulatory oversight, learn about public interest and need for 
information about pipelines in their communities, and identify critical 
elements of a successful operator public awareness program. Pipeline 
trade associations, the Pipeline Safety Trust, the National 
Transportation Safety Board, and pipeline operators will share lessons 
learned from implementing their public awareness programs based on 
Federal regulations. PHMSA and state partners will discuss the scope of 
and timeline for conducting effectiveness evaluations. PHMSA and our 
state partners will use the results from this event, in addition to 
existing inspection activities, to further develop our programs for 
evaluating pipeline operator public awareness programs. The workshop 
will be webcast live, in real time and presentations will be made 
available following the workshop.

DATES: The workshop will be held on June 30, 2010. Name badge pick up 
and on-site registration will be available starting at 7 a.m., with the 
workshop taking place from 8 a.m. until approximately 5 p.m. central 
time. Refer to the meeting Web site for updated agenda and times and 
live webcast at: http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=65&nocache=9351. Please note that all workshop 
presentations will be available on the Stakeholder Communication 
website within 30 days following the workshop at: http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/comm/PublicEducation.htm?nocache=3200.

ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel, 
2222 W. Loop-South, Houston, Texas 77027. Hotel reservations must be 
made by contacting the hotel directly. Hotel reservations can be made 
under the ``U.S. Department of Transportation, Public Awareness 
Workshop'' room block for the nights of June 29 and 30, 2010, at 1-800-
316-8645, or Online at: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/reservations/dates-preferences/houston. A daily room rate of 
$118.00 is available until June 18, 2010. The meeting room will be 
posted at the hotel on the day of the workshop.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christie Murray at 202-366-4996 or by 
e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Registration: Members of the public may attend this free workshop. 
To help assure that adequate arrangements are made, all attendees and 
webcast viewers are encouraged to register for the workshop at: http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=65&nocache=9351.
    Comments: Members of the public may also submit written comments, 
either before or after the workshop. Comments should reference Docket 
ID PHMSA-2010-0133. Comments may be submitted in the following ways:
     E-Gov Web Site: http://www.regulations.gov. This site 
allows

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the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice issued by 
any agency. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail: Docket Management System, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12-140, Washington, 
DC 20590.
    Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System, Room W12-140, on the 
ground floor of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.
    Instructions: Identify the Docket ID at the beginning of your 
comments. If you submit your comments by mail, submit two copies. If 
you wish to receive confirmation that PHMSA has received your comments, 
include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Internet users may submit 
comments at http://www.regulations.gov. Note: Comments will be posted 
without changes or edits to http://www.regulations.gov including any 
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below 
for additional information.
    Privacy Act Statement: Anyone may search the electronic form of all 
comments received for any of our dockets. The Privacy Notice for 
comment submissions may be reviewed at http://www.regulations.gov. You 
may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register 
published April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477) or you may visit http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov.
    Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: PHMSA is 
committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all 
participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a 
disability, please contact Christie Murray at (202) 366-4996, or via e-
mail at [email protected] by close of business June 18, 2010.
    Preliminary Workshop Agenda:
    (1) Opening Remarks by PHMSA.
    (2) Chronology of Public Awareness (PHMSA)--(timeline of public 
awareness and clearinghouse).
    (3) PHMSA observations (Discuss inspection findings, inspection/
enforcement guidance material and path forward on conducting 
effectiveness inspections).
    (4) National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR) 
Perspectives.
    (5) Public Perspective, Pipeline Safety Trust.
    (6) National Transportation Safety Board Recommendations.
    (7) Pipeline Trade Association Observations (High level discussion 
about member company challenges with implementing and evaluating 
effectiveness).
     American Gas Association
     American Public Gas Association
     Association of Oil Pipelines
     American Petroleum Institute
     Interstate Natural Gas Association of America
    (8) Question & Answer Period.
    (9) Lessons Learned Panel Discussion, Pipeline Operators (Identify 
what implementation strategies have worked well, discuss challenges 
faced by the pipeline industry).
     Hazardous Liquid
     Gas Transmission/Gathering
     Natural Gas Distribution
    (10) Group Discussion (To address Web cast online questions and 
facilitate an open discussion).
    (11) Wrap up/closing (PHMSA/NAPSR).
    (12) Refer to the registration Web site for a more detailed agenda 
and Webcast information: http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=65&nocache=9351.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 2, 2010.
Jeffrey D. Wiese,
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 2010-13791 Filed 6-8-10; 8:45 am]
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