Action
Notice.
Summary
The Research and Special Programs Administration's (RSPA) Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) is establishing and implementing a Pipeline Risk Management Demonstration Program (Demonstration Program) in which pipeline operators will propose their pipelines as projects for the Demonstration Program. Effective communication among OPS, States, pipeline operators, community representatives, and other interested parties is a key part of this risk management initiative. Effective means for communication are vital to OPS understanding local safety and environmental conditions that may affect the demonstration projects. This document addresses how OPS intends to inform the community, seek public input, and respond to public concerns. This document also describes how OPS will provide opportunities for meaningful public involvement, particularly for communities that may be located within a demonstration project area. Persons interested in receiving information about specific demonstration projects, or about the Demonstration Program overall can make their requests by commenting to this notice. OPS also seeks public comment on this Communications Plan.