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Home My WebLink AboutWBI Energy Transmission, Inc. ENERGY _ WBf ENERGY TRANSMISSION, INC. 2010 Montana Avenue � \ V ; ;� Glendive, MT 59330 TRANSMISSION ' i ! ;' • V www.wbienergy.com An MDU Resources Group company - Via' u 012 November 27, 2012 r � Dear Neighbor, WBI Energy Transmission, formerly Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company owns and operates over 3,700 miles of natural gas pipelines and over 100 compressor stations. Areas of operation include Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. Much of our pipeline system is buried underground while other facilities related to our business are above ground (compressor stations, meter stations, valves, etc.). You are receiving this letter because a portion of our pipeline system is located in your area and I want you to be aware of the role you play in ensuring it is operated safely and reliably. I have enclosed a map of our pipeline that lies within a high consequence area in your community. In accordance with federal regulations, WBI Energy Transmission has prepared a plan for managing the integrity of the pipeline that lies within the High Consequence Areas (HCA's) in your community. From previous mailing you should recall that an HCA is considered to have the potential of endangering a large number of people should a pipeline failure occur. In general, these areas can be described as: • Areas that meet certain criteria of high population density • Areas that contain populations of impaired mobility (schools, hospitals, etc.) • Areas where people congregate (church facilities, parks, ball fields, etc.) Our goal is to protect people, property and the environment through pipeline damage prevention measures. These measures include routine inspections and maintenance, corrosion protection, integrity management, continuous monitoring, public awareness program and emergency response plans. Toward these goals, it is important that you are familiar with our pipeline facilities in your community and the safety information contained on the back of this letter. Only by working together can we achieve the highest standard of safe operation of the pipeline. Thank you for taking the time to allow me to share this important information. WBI Energy Transmission hopes you have a better understanding of our concern about the safety of those in the communities where we are located. If you notice any suspicious activity near our pipeline, call our emergency number 1- 888 - 859 -7291. If you have questions or would like further information, please contact me at (406) 359 -7316 or email don.johnson@wbienergy.com. Sincerely, Don Johnson Pipeline Safety Awareness Coordinator 24 -hour emergency number: 1- 888 - 859 -7291 Locates Most pipeline accidents occur when individuals dig and are not aware of buried 1 pipelines. Help prevent pipeline incidents. Know what is below: Call 811 before you dig. IT'S FREE, AND IT'S THE LAW! Calling 811 starts the process of bPaOYY� informing owners and operators of underground utilities of your proposed Know Call altars M excavation. Call at least 2 business days before excavation to allow underground SS utilities to be marked. Pipeline markers Because pipelines are underground, pipeline markers warn that a buried pipeline is located in the area. WBI Energy Transmission's WARNING emergency phone number can be found on all pipeline markers. GAS PIPELINE If damage occurs WMENERGY If a pipeline is damaged, even if the damage only appears to be minor, TRANSMISSION please notify us immediately. It is important that we evaluate and CALL TOLL FREE 1- 888- 859 -7291 have the opportunity to inspect and repair any damage, no matter how w minor. «g How to recognize a leak Natural gas is a colorless, odorless gas that is lighter than air. Because natural gas is odorless, odorant is added to help consumers smell gas should a leak occur. However, you may not always be able to detect a leak by smell. There are several other ways to detect an underground leak: • A hissing sound • Dirt being blown or thrown into the air • Water being blown into the air at a pond, creek or river • Dead grass / vegetation or a dry spot in a moist field • Fire apparently coming from the ground or burning above the ground In case of emergency If released, natural gas will rise and diffuse rapidly. If you are in the area of a leaking or damaged pipeline, leave the area quickly. Do not turn on lights, smoke or anything that may cause a spark. Only use a phone when in a safe location. Remember emergency contact information can be found on all pipeline markers. Pipeline emergency action will begin the moment we are notified of a situation. WBI Energy Transmission personnel and equipment will be dispatched to identify the emergency, control the flow of gas and make necessary repairs. We will coordinate our actions with fire, police and other public officials. Fire, police and other public officials participating in a pipeline emergency shall do whatever they deem necessary to safeguard the public and property. If gas ignition has not occurred, precautions should be taken to prevent ignition. Do not extinguish burning gas. And please do not operate valves on our pipelines. 24 -hour emergency number: 1 -888- 859 -7291 . r �� oOEnero ani smi�ss�ion o . � � - � . Gi OW C 7 stone o c ft Y Pond rQsa Town Homes HCA 4. Y Baker T & S HCA 99 Y yy � a Taco Bell + HCA , t * ;, . i- _ Internounta " n ib i A A a • Distr uting HC 6 w #. is ' n ', *so_ ir t a „ > J '' L + HCA Elysia ho H y` McCalls +HCA t Calvary Chapel Church �► , -� a .. 0 --*Ipe, tiltio I ., ,, 4 ' ' ' .4A 4 .. 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