Florida Gas TransmissionSection #2 Hydrostatic Test

14-Inch Saint Petersburg Lateral PipelineFrom Tampa By-Pass Canal to East of Lake

MagdaleneHillsborough County

Who is Florida Gas Transmission (FGT)?

Why is FGT testing?What is the test exactly?When will the test occur?Where will the test take place?How will the test be conducted?How will the test affect me?

Today’s Outline

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Natural gas transmission company operating a 5,000 mile pipeline system along the Gulf

Provide majority of the natural gas for power generation in Hillsborough County

14-inch diameter pipeline serving Tampa area

Customers include: Electric utility companies Local distributors Industrial clients

Florida Gas Transmission Company

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The U.S. Department of Transportation regulates all interstate pipelines

Testing is federally mandatedBest practice to confirm the safety

and reliability of the pipeline Safety is our #1 priority Ensure continued superb client service

Need for the Test

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Hydrostatic Test Remove the natural gas from the line• Controlled release vents harmlessly into

atmosphere

• Service is maintained on another system

Test the integrity of the pipeline by filling the line with water• Put the water under pressure for a fixed

period of time

Nature of the Test

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Hydrotesting the 14-inch lateral systemStandard, common pipeline test

procedureRecent, successful pipeline tests were

completed in: Saint Lucie Palm Beach

Hillsborough testing began in September 2014

Background

Miami-Dade

Martin Broward

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Public Awareness Campaign

Project Process

Begin Project

Obtain Permits

Prepare System for

Testing

Conduct Hydrotest

End Project

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TASK DATE

Community Awareness January – May

Permit Applications January – March

System Preparation February – March

Test Preparation March – April

Conduct Hydrotest 9 April 2015

Test window is set: Thursday, 9 April 2015 Early morning, midnight – 4:00 a.m.

Project Schedule

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Total Project Length = 9.3 miles Begin: Tampa By-Pass Canal End: East of Lake Magdalene

Generally follows 3 alignments: Fowler Avenue CSX Railroad West Fletcher Avenue

Within Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Tampa, and Temple Terrace

Project Location

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Project Location (con’t)

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Remove natural gas from the pipeline Completed the week before the hydrotest

Fill the line with waterPressurize the system

Normal operating pressure is 888 PSI Test pressure is up to 1,500 PSI• Relatively short duration (approx. 30 minutes)

Reduce to intermediate pressure at 1,357 PSI•Maintain for 8 hours

How the Test is Performed

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De-pressurize the lineDrain the water from the systemIf any integrity issues are found:

They are corrected as soon as possible The hydrotest is performed again• Any re-testing will be performed as soon as

possible, during the same hours

Resume normal natural gas service

How the Test is Performed (con’t)

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Safety is our #1 priorityPerformed extensive test

preparations, including an inspection of the entire system

Any pipe anomalies will be repaired in advance of conducting the hydrotest

For the duration of the high pressure test, as a safety consideration, we plan to isolate sections of the pipeline route from people and traffic

Safety During the Test

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Advance Preparations Make all key stakeholders aware• Adjacent property owners

• Emergency service providers

•General driving public

Announcements• Flyers, newspaper, website, etc.

Dynamic message signs• 2 weeks in advance

Conducting the Test

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Night of the Test Begin at midnight Close roads/lanes with barricades Law enforcement support Confirm all-clear along the 9.3-mile

corridor Conduct hydrotest Reopen roadways at approximately 4:00

AM

Conducting the Test (Con’t)

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General Utility Permit from the Florida Department of Transportation is in process

Officers will be stationed at road and lane closures

Emergency responders will be able to cross as needed

Detours will include signs and officer support

Traffic Control During the Test

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Detour During the Test

For Westbound W Fletcher Ave: North Blvd W Bearss

Ave Lake

Magdalene Blvd

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Hillsborough County – District 2

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Hillsborough County – District 3

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Please visit our website:www.fgthydrotest.com

Or contact FGT:Mr. Terry Coleman

2405 Lucien Way, Suite 200Maitland, FL 32751

Toll Free – 844-FGT-INFO (844-348-4636)

Office – 407.838.7054Fax – 407.838.7052

Email – Terry.Coleman@energytransfer.com

For More Information

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FGT Section #2 Hydrotest Summary

Federal mandate Testing with water Thursday, 9 April

2015 Midnight – 4:00 AM WB W Fletcher Ave

closure With law

enforcement Emergency vehicles

can always cross

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Thank You