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ipelines are the energy litelines of many of our daily activities, from driving our children to school and
heating our homes, to buying groceries at the store delivered by trucks that run on diesel.
The U.S. has the largest network of energy pipelines of any nation in the world. There are more than 200,000
miles of oil pipelines and 300,000 miles of natural gas pipelines all across the country. These lines are tucked
under our streets, thiough neighborhoods and communities, and traveling below farmland, forests and deserts.
since Americans consume more than 700 million gallons of petroleum products per day, pipelines are an essential
component of our nation's infrastructure. Without them our roads and highways would be overrun with trucks trying
to meet this demand. According to National Transportation Safety Board statistics, pipelines are the safest, most
reliable manner for transporting crude oil and other Ilquld petroleum products. Pipeline owners and operators are
ever mindful of the safety of those around them and they strictly follow prov en safety procedures.
Many pipeline companies regularly inspect their rights—of—way using air, foot or vehicle patrols. These trained
inspectors look for potential danger to pipelines such as construction activity or signs of gas or liquid leaks.
- ~_4,\_ These inspections along their pipeline routes are to ensure the security and integrity of their lines.
\ s Pipeline companies keep in touch on a regular basis with emergency officials and work with local
\ emergency responders along pipeline rights—of—w ay in case of an emergency, sometimes even training
. ‘ with fire departments or hazardous materials units. Even though a leak or spill is extremely
‘ unlikely, pipeline companies provide information like that which you will nnd on the following
pages that will prepare you in the event that it does occur. Their hope is to continue to be a quiet
\ neighbor and provide you with this important information to help if you suspect a problem
in your area. Pipeline companies take the safe operation of their infrastructure seriously,
.. which includes protecting your family, your property and the environment. Because of this
diligence, incidents are very rare.
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