Emergency Response and Preparedness Keystone Pipeline Project 2009 Freshwater Spills Symposium St. Louis, Missouri
Keystone Pipeline
Fort Saskatchewan Hardisty
Keystone
Wood River Patoka Cushing Extension
Cushing
• ~ 540 miles of 34” gas pipeline converted to oil service • ~ 1300 miles of 30” pipeline • ~ 300 miles of 36” pipeline • 50 pump stations
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Project Overview
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Transport Canadian crude oil from the WCSB to U.S. markets 30”, 34” and 36” pipeline with initial capacity of 435,000 bpd. Anticipated in service date Q3, 2009 Extends from Hardisty, Alberta to Wood River and Patoka, Illinois Consists of numerous pump stations, valves, and other facilities. Three-350,000 barrel storage tanks Designed, constructed and operated to the highest industry standards
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What is an Emergency?
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An unforeseen or imminent event which requires:
A priority to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and our employees Protection of the environment Minimizing damage to property, company operations and reputation Efficient coordination of resources including highly trained response personnel Prompt communications and notifications
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Regulatory Requirements
• Must meet DOT/PHMSA Title 49-Part 194(Appproved) • Must meet National Energy Board OPR and regulatory Commitment Approval table( Filed) • Must meet local, provincial and state commitments.
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Objectives of Emergency Response Program
• Meet all regulatory requirements • Must be consistent with existing TCPL management system • Appropriate and practical for operations • Complete training and resource requirement prior to operations • Ensure comprehensive stakeholder and customer input is received
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Emergency Response Program Components
1. Comprehensive and complete plan 2. Proactive training and exercise/drills 3. Equipment and resources (internal, contractors and mutual aid) 4. Continuous improvement through auditing and review process 5. Awareness of public officials (local emergency services) through Integrated Public Awareness( API 1162)
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Emergency Response Program Components
Comprehensive and complete plan
Proactive training and exercise/drills
Equipment and Resources
Awareness of Public Officials
Continuous Improvement
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Emergency Response Plan
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Retained third party contractors with expertise to develop the plan Developed in accordance with regulatory standards and best industry practices Continually reviewed to ensure practicality for operations Comprehensive and includes all aspects of emergency response and preparedness and complements existing corporate plans Updated on a continual basis to reflect new information and technologies
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Specific Objectives of the Plan are to:
• Establish Response Teams, assign individuals to fill the positions on the teams, and define the roles and responsibilities of the team members (ICS) • Define notification, activation, and mobilization procedures to be followed when discharge occurs • Define organizational lines of responsibility to be adhere to during a response operation • Document equipment, manpower, and other resources available to assist with the response • Ensure compliance with Canadian Onshore Pipeline Regulations and the U.S. National Oil and Hazardous Substances Contingency Plan and associated Area Contingency Plan(s) for the area of operation.
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Key Features of are Plan
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Resides on a database and easily updated Consistent with existing TCPL Systems Notification (Internal and External) Organizational Structure Personnel and Public Safety Procedures Environmental Overview Worst Case Scenarios Response Zones Tactical Control Plans Incident Command System Training Technical Response Methodology Contractor and Spill Response Contacts
ePlanPro Snapshot
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ePlanPro Snapshot
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Ft. McMurray
Keystone Pipeline
Edmonton Vancouver
Hardisty
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Regina
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Winnipeg
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Chicago
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Cushing
Wood River Patoka
Port Arthur
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Texas City/Houston
New Orleans
Environmental Sensitivity Maps
• 67 maps containing environmental receptor and pipeline information(2500 watercourses) • 35 sensitivity maps from applicable Area Contingency Plans • Maps also contain relevant pipeline and local information
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Training
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Consultant proposing a three year training, drill and exercise matrix which include:
Incident Command and Emergency Management System
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ICS 100, 200, 300,
Exercise and Response Drills
Two equipment deployment drills and three table-top exercises per response zone, annually o QI drills; one per quarter per QI
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Industry and external resource training
Hazwoper (24 hour initial, 8 hour awareness/refresher) o Equipment Training o Boat Handling
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Partner with industry and public officials
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Invitations for public officials/regulators and interested parties to attend drills and exercises
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Types of training
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Equipment and Resources
Procured company equipment to initially respond to incident • Mandated by regulators to own our equipment
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4 large trailers,4 small trailers, 8 boats, other equipment Retained third party contractor with expertise in spill response( OSRO) Actively participate in mutual aid groups, including associations, and oil spill cooperatives Ensure adequate and trained resources are readily available to respond to any emergency
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NRC Equipment Locations
NRC Equipment Locations
NRC Equipment Locations
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Keystone Equipment Trailers
Keystone Equipment Trailers
Keystone Equipment Trailers
Keystone Response Boats
Keystone Response Boats
Continual Improvement Through Auditing and Review
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Review all aspects of the program and adjust as required Focus on continually improving all aspects of emergency response Retain third party auditor to review the program as needed
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Public Awareness of First Responders
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Develop plan to ensure all public officials are aware of pipeline safety and Keystone response capabilities Encourage mutual aid joint exercise programs Provide notification and risk information on an ongoing basis
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Conclusion
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Keystone is actively engaged in Emergency Response planning Emergency Response Program was developed to meet all regulatory requirements and local concerns and be appropriate for operations Ensure all public officials are aware of the Keystone Pipeline and the emergency response capabilities Public and employee safety is our number one priority
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Keystone Update
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