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49 CFR 192.616 Public Awareness. State's the operator's public awareness program must specifically include provisions to educate the public, appropriate government organizations and persons engaged in excavation related activities on:. Bringing Earth's Resources To Life. 49 CFR 192.616 Public Awareness.
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1. J.R. Simplot Food GroupMoses Lake, WA Biogas Pipeline Providing Boiler Fuel to J.R. Simplot Moses Lake, WA
2. 49 CFR 192.616Public Awareness State’s the operator’s public awareness program must specifically include provisions to educate the public, appropriate government organizations and persons engaged in excavation related activities on:
3. 49 CFR 192.616Public Awareness Use of one call notification system prior to excavation and other damage prevention activities;
Possible hazards associated with unintended release from the biogas pipeline facility;
Physical indications that such a release may have occurred;
4. 49 CFR 192.616Public Awareness Steps that should be taken for public safety in the event of a biogas pipeline release; and
Procedures for reporting such an event.
5. 49 CFR 192.616Public Awareness
6. Washington One Call Use of one call notification system prior to excavation and other damage prevention activities;
J.R. Simplot is registered with Washington One Call. Whenever any excavation work is completed adjacent to or near the biogas pipeline people must call 811at least 3 days prior to beginning the excavation.
7. Possible Hazards Possible hazards associated with unintended release from the biogas pipeline facility.
Methane is odorless, colorless, and a tasteless gas.
The gas may cause a flash fire.
May cause convulsions. May affect the central nervous system. Reduces oxygen available for breathing
8. Possible Hazards Possible hazards associated with unintended release from the biogas pipeline facility.
Hydrogen Sulfide is the rotten egg smell, extreme fire hazard, heavier than air, need to use analytical device for detection because it causes olfactory fatigue or paralysis of the sense of smell.
Low concentrations cause irritation to mucous membranes, headache, dizziness or nausea. Higher concentrations (200-300 ppm) may result in respiratory arrest leading to coma, and exposure for more than 30 minutes at 700 ppm may be fatal.
9. Physical Indications A pipeline marker is damaged
Digging equipment adjacent to pipeline markers
10. Steps To Protect Public Safety Call 911
Call J.R. Simplot 24-hour contact phone number
Isolate for ˝ mile in all directions
Stay up wind of the excavated area
Walk away don’t drive away, potential ignition source
Keep away from all ignition sources
11. Procedures for Reporting Call 911
Call J.R. Simplot
J.R. Simplot has detailed procedures for reporting pipeline failures.