www.floridapipeline.org

113 East College Avenue, Suite 200Tallahassee, Florida 32301

850-514-5183

History of FEPA

• The non-profit trade association was established in 1989

• FEPA started with 5 member companies and has now grown to 85 member companies

• There are two categories of members within the association: – Pipeline Operators– Affiliate Members: Regulatory, Environmental, Engineering, ROW,

Measurement, Construction, Corrosion, and Natural Gas Storage Firms

FEPA vs. FNGA?

FEPA = Florida Energy Pipeline Association

FNGA = Florida Natural Gas Association

Two very distinctly different and worthwhile organizations. Both of which are committed to the success of the SSOCOF.

FEPA’s membership and mission revolves around the Safe operation of this critical energy transportation network under the combined efforts of the owners of Interstate & Intrastate Transmission Pipelines; whereas,

FNGA’s membership and mission revolves around the advancement and promotion of the sale of natural gas, natural gas appliances, and the necessary services in Florida. FNGA promotes safety in the distribution of natural gas and its use.

FEPA’s Mission

• Provide members with information and education on issues of common concern such as pipeline safety and integrity, environmental stewardship, regulatory efficiency and landowner relations;

• Promote the safety, environmental and economic benefits of pipeline transportation within the state of Florida;

• Build a positive identity for the pipeline industry in Florida, and;

• Provide timely and useful information to members regarding the activities and actions of local, state and federal legislative and regulatory agencies and other relevant groups.

FEPA’s Board of Directors

Members of the Board of Directors include the largest natural gas andpetroleum products transmission pipeline operators serving Florida:

• Florida Gas Transmission Company• Gulfstream Natural Gas System• Southern Natural Gas Company• SeaCoast Gas Transmission• Gulf South Pipeline Company• Florida Power & Light• Central Florida Pipeline• Everglades Pipeline• Key West Pipeline

FEPA’s Facility Footprint

FEPA Committees

There are six Operating Committees within the association:

• Safety & Security• Pipeline Integrity Management• Environmental• Right of Way / Land Acquisition• Organizational Development• Policy

Pipeline Safety & Security

• Redundant system control centers, located in different geographic areas, with 24/7 monitoring of pipeline and facility conditions.

• Clearly identifiable linear routing using facility markers and routine ROW maintenance.

• Routine aerial and surfaced based patrol of linear ROW and Landowner communications.

• Annual meetings and periodic drills with Emergency Responders

• A very stringent Pipeline Integrity Program under the guidance of PHMSA

• Members of Sunshine State One Call of Florida; several of our members also sit on the SSOCOF Board of Directors

FEPA’s Commitment to SSOCOF

We know that the Sunshine State One Call is Florida's one-call center charged with helping prevent damages to underground utilities. The One-Call Center educates excavators on calling 811 and answers that call so utility companies know about your digging project. 

We the owners of this underground network of energy transmission pipelines want to know about your digging project and insure that there are no accidental impacts.

The Florida Energy Pipeline Association and its membership are “Committed” to: 811 - Call Before You Dig

FEPA’s Commitment to SSOCOF

Member company creative ideas, like Florida Power & Light (this tank with the 811 Logo is located along I-95 in West Palm Beach, FL)

FEPA’s Commitment to SSOCOF

FEPA is working with SSOCOF and other stakeholders on the common goal of safe transportation of natural gas and refined petroleum products.

and

FEPA is committed to advancing the mission of the

Sunshine State One Call of Florida!

FEPA is open for comments & suggestions on how we can help!

Best Practices While Excavating Around Transmission Pipelines

Call 811Before You Dig – It’s Free and the LawIn Every State and Five Canadian Provinces

Every Excavator on the Job Must Have a Separate One Call Reference Number.

Be Sure to Record Your Locate Reference Number and Have It at the Dig Site

Best Practices While Excavating Around Transmission Pipelines

White Line Your Proposed Dig Site

Identifying Your Proposed Dig Site Will Help the Facility Owner/Operator to Determine Whether the Work

will Impact Their Facilities

Best Practices While Excavating Around Transmission Pipelines

The Facility Owner/Operator Must Respond to Your Locate Request Within 2 Business Days and Determine

the Impact on Their Pipeline Facilities.

The Facility Owner/Operator Should Either InformYou That The Proposed Work Will Not Impact Their

Facilities, Request More Information, or Request APre-Excavation Meeting With You

Best Practices While Excavating Around Transmission Pipelines

The Facility Owner/Operator Is Required to Provide This Positive Response.

Call 811 Again Using Your Locate Reference Number If You Feel That A Facility Owner/Operator Should Have

Provided Positive Response.

Best Practices While Excavating Around Transmission Pipelines

The Excavator Should Preserve Any Locate Markings On The Project. Call 811 With The Locate Reference

Number If the Pipeline Facility Needs to be Re-Marked.

Best Practices While Excavating Around Transmission Pipelines

The Excavator Must Exercise Reasonable Care When Excavating Within The Tolerance Zone (Normally the

Width of the Pipeline Plus 24 Inches).

Transmission Pipeline Companies Normally Require Company Employees to be On Site During Any

Excavation Activity Near Their Facilities.

Best Practices While Excavating Around Transmission Pipelines

Call 811 or the Facility Owner/Operator Again If You Damage Any Facilities.

Ignoring Damage Can Accelerate Potential Failure.

Federal Law Requires that Hazardous Leaks Must Be Immediately Reported to 911 and the Facility

Owner/Operator.

Best Practices While Excavating Around Transmission Pipelines

Refer to the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Best Practices For More Information

www.commongroundalliance.com

Damage Prevention is a Shared Responsibility

Questions?

Ideas & Comments are Welcome!

FEPA Contact Information

Office Location113 East College Avenue, Suite 200Tallahassee, Florida 32301850-514-5183

www.floridapipeline.org

Executive DirectorRob Wilsonrwilson@wilsonmgmt.com

Director of Communications & Event PlanningLorie Groomslgrooms@wilsonmgmt.com