Florida Gas Transmission 24-Inch Pipeline Hydrostatic Test

From the SR 826/Palmetto Expressway Interchange

with NW 122nd Street/W 68th Street

to the Golden Glades Interchange

Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County

24-inch diameter pipeline serves S. Florida

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 mandated

Best 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 24-inch pipeline system

Standard, common pipeline test procedure

Recent, successful pipeline tests were completed in:

Began Miami-Dade

testing February 2011

Background

Hillsborough

Pinellas

Polk

Broward

Palm Beach

St. Lucie

Martin

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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 June – November

Permit Applications July – August

System Preparation August – September

Test Preparation September – October

Conduct Hydrotest 30 October 2015

Test window is set: Friday, 30 October 2015 Early morning, midnight – 4:00 a.m.

Project Schedule

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Total Project Length = 9.5 miles

Begin: SR 826/Palmetto Expressway with NW 122nd Street/W 68th Street Interchange

End: Golden Glades Interchange

Generally follows SR 826 frontage roads

Within Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Miami Gardens, and Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

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 water

Pressurize the system Normal operating pressure is 813 PSI

Test pressure is up to 1,625 PSI • Relatively short duration (approx. 30 minutes)

Reduce to intermediate pressure at 1,250 PSI •Maintain for 8 hours

How the Test is Performed

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De-pressurize the line

Drain the water from the system

If 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 priority

Performed 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, FL511, 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 9.5-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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Project Location – District 12

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Project Location – District 13

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Project Location – District 1

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Please visit our website:

www.fgthydrotest.com

Or contact FGT:

Mr. Terry Coleman 2405 Lucien Way, Suite 200

Maitland, FL 32751 Toll Free – 844-FGT-INFO (844-348-4636)

Office – 407.838.7054 Fax – 407.838.7052

Email – Terry.Coleman@energytransfer.com

For More Information

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FGT 24-Inch Hydrotest Summary

Federal mandate

Testing with water

Test will be Friday, 30 October 2015

Midnight – 4:00 AM

Road closures with law enforcement

Frontage roads

Cross streets

On- and off-ramps

Emergency vehicles can always cross

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Thank You

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