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25 June 2008
[Federal Register: June 25, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 123)]
[Notices]
[Page 36164-36165]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr25jn08-148]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA-RSPA-2004-19856]
Pipeline Safety: Notice to Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operators of
Request for Voluntary Advance Notification of Intent To Transport
Biofuels
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
DOT.
ACTION: Notice; Issuance of Advisory Bulletin.
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SUMMARY: PHMSA is requesting that any hazardous liquid pipeline
operator intending to transport ethanol, ethanol-gasoline blends, or
other biofuels by pipeline voluntarily provide us with advance notice
of their intent to transport these fuels to facilitate cooperation in
achieving safety. We request that any operator intending to field test
transportation of biofuels by pipeline notify PHMSA of such testing in
advance so that PHMSA can work with the operator to address any safety
concerns that arise. PHMSA will be interested in discussing the steps
the operator will take to ensure safety during the test and informing
the local emergency response officials about the product being
transported.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Mayberry, (202) 366-5124, or by
e-mail at alan.mayberry@dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On August 10, 2007, PHMSA published a Federal Register document
regarding the transportation of ethanol and biofuels by pipeline (72 FR
45002). PHMSA advised pipeline operators that the transportation of
batches of ethanol or other biofuels in an existing petroleum products
pipeline, and the transportation of blends of biofuels and petroleum
products, are subject to the pipeline safety regulations and standards.
The document described the potential technical issues associated with
transporting biofuels by pipeline including internal corrosion and
stress corrosion cracking, and the performance of seals, gaskets and
internal coatings. As with the transportation of any hazardous liquid
by pipeline, operators intending to transport these new fuels are
expected to conduct risk analysis, monitoring, and controls as needed
to move biofuels safely as well as conduct spill response planning for
the new product. PHMSA seeks to work with pipeline operators that plan
to transport these new fuels in existing regulated hazardous liquid
pipelines (or in new pipelines that might be constructed for the
purpose of transporting ethanol or biofuels). Accordingly, we are
requesting that operators provide us with advance notice of their
intent to transport these fuels to facilitate cooperation in achieving
safety.
II. Advisory Bulletin (ADB-08-05)
To: Owners and Operators of Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Systems.
Subject: Notice to Operators of Request for Voluntary Advance
Notification of Intent to Transport Biofuels.
Advisory: On August 10, 2007, PHMSA published a Federal Register
document on the applicability of the pipeline safety regulations to the
transportation of ethanol and biofuels by pipeline (72 FR 45002). In
the document, PHMSA noted the technical issues associated with
transporting biofuels by pipeline including internal corrosion and
stress corrosion cracking, and the performance of seals, gaskets and
internal coatings. As with the transportation of any hazardous liquid
by pipeline, operators intending to transport these new fuels are
expected to conduct risk analysis, monitoring, and controls as needed
to move biofuels safely as well as conduct spill response planning for
the new product. PHMSA seeks to work with pipeline operators that plan
to transport these new fuels in existing regulated hazardous liquid
pipelines or in new pipelines that might be constructed for the purpose
of transporting ethanol or biofuels. Accordingly, we are requesting
that operators provide us with advance notice of their intent to
transport these fuels to facilitate cooperation in achieving safety.
Notice of Field Testing: PHMSA seeks to encourage field testing by
pipeline operators to accelerate the development of knowledge about the
safe and reliable transportation of ethanol and biofuels by pipeline.
We are requesting that any operator intending to field test
transportation of biofuels by pipeline provide advance notification to
PHMSA of such testing so that PHMSA can work with the operator to
address any safety concerns that arise. To the extent proprietary
concerns permit, PHMSA also seeks to share in the evaluation of the
results to supplement the information we are receiving from our
collaborative research efforts and help facilitate standards
development. Although such field testing would be limited in scope and
duration, PHMSA will be interested in discussing the steps the operator
will take to ensure safety during the test and inform local emergency
response officials about the product being transported.
Commencement of Commercial Operations: Under 49 CFR part 195, an
operator is obligated to modify its operating procedures, integrity
management programs, and emergency response plans, among other things,
prior to commencing commercial transportation of a new hazardous
liquid. Under part 194, operators must also update their spill response
plans to account for the new product being transported. PHMSA will
apply its proven risk-based regulatory approach to the operation of
pipelines transporting these fuels. PHMSA requests that any operator
intending to commence regular commercial transportation of ethanol or
other biofuels provide advance notification to PHMSA as soon as
possible, but preferably 60 days in advance, to provide time for
review. PHMSA is interested in learning about: The work to be performed
to prepare the pipeline for ethanol or biofuel service; the anticipated
blend concentration and batch frequency; the additional employee
training to be conducted; the additional emergency response planning
and liaison with local emergency response officials, including spill
response plans; and the plans for ongoing monitoring of the integrity
of the pipe. We would also like to know what modifications operators
will make to their written operating and maintenance procedures,
including their integrity management program and spill response plans
prior to commencement of operations. On being notified by an operator
about the new biofuel operations and associated program modifications,
PHMSA will
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work closely with the operator and provide technical review and
feedback.
Submittal: Notifications may be submitted in writing to:
Information Resources Manager, Office of Pipeline Safety, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, by e-mail to
informationresourcesmanager@phmsa.dot.gov, or by fax to 202-366-7128.
PHMSA requests the name, title, telephone number, and e-mail address of
the person responsible for compliance with the integrity management
requirements and a physical description of facilities involved
including pipe design, manufacture, vintage, diameter, relevant
operating history, and presence of any breakout tanks along with
project timelines. The public may view summaries of all notifications
that have been submitted by operators, and the status of PHMSA review
of each notification, via this Web site. PHMSA expects to receive fewer
than ten notifications per year.
Review: PHMSA will review all notifications received from
operators. Review may include site inspections by PHMSA or state
pipeline safety agencies, particularly in states with certified
hazardous liquid programs. If PHMSA finds that an operator's plans and
operating procedures need additional attention or modification, we will
provide feedback to the operator.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. chapter 601; 49 CFR 1.53.
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 18, 2008.
William H. Gute,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. E8-14137 Filed 6-24-08; 8:45 am]
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