(a) The pipeline operator shall maintain and update the emergency response plan to minimize hazards from an emergency.
(b) The pipeline operator shall meet annually with the gas inspector and fire marshal to review the emergency response plan.
(c) At the annual review meeting,
(1) the pipeline operator shall:
(A) provide or update a copy of the emergency response plan;
(B) review the responsibilities of each governmental organization in response to an emergency or incident;
(C) review the capabilities of the pipeline operator to respond to an emergency or incident;
(D) identify the types of emergencies or incidents that will result in or require contacting the city; and
(E) plan mutual activities that the city and the pipeline operator can engage in to minimize risks associated with pipeline operation; and
(2) the city shall provide the pipeline operator with a list of additional contacts that must be made if a pipeline emergency or incident occurs. The city will inform the pipeline operator of the emergency response groups that will be contacted through 911.
(d) Upon discovering a pipeline emergency or incident, any affected pipeline operator shall, as soon as practical, communicate to the city’s 911 system the following information:
(1) a general description of the emergency or incident;
(2) the location of the emergency or incident;
(3) the name and telephone number of the person reporting the emergency or incident;
(4) the name of the pipeline operator;
(5) whether any hazardous material is involved and identification of the hazardous material; and
(6) any other information as requested by the emergency dispatcher or other official at the time of reporting the emergency or incident.
(e) Each pipeline operator shall equip and maintain a regulated pipeline containing natural gas with hydrogen sulfide in concentrations of more than 100 parts per 1,000,000,000 with an audible alarm system that will provide notice to the general public in the event of a leak. The audible alarm system must be of a type and design approved by the gas inspector.
(f) A pipeline operator shall report to the gas inspector all nonemergency incidents involving well safety or integrity by completing an incident report on a form furnished by the city. Incident reports must be filed by the pipeline operator within 24 hours after discovering the incident. (Ord. 29228)