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Pipeline Safety: Planning for Coordination of Emergency Response to Pipeline Emergencies

Notice; issuance of advisory bulletin.

This document alerts pipeline operators about the need to preplan for emergency response with utilities whose proximity to the pipeline may impact the response. Coordination with electric and other utilities may be critical in responding to a pipeline emergency. Preplanning would facilitate actions that may be needed for safety, such as removing sources of ignition or reducing the amount of combustible material.

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