Emergency Management – Executive Summary Table of Contents Policy & Commitment ................................................................................................... 2 Goals & Objectives........................................................................................................ 2 Incident Management System ...................................................................................... 3 Hazard Identification, Assessment & Control ......................................................... 3 Incident Command .................................................................................................... 3 Communications ........................................................................................................... 4 Stakeholder Liaison in Preparation for Emergency Response.............................. 4 Training & Continual Improvement .......................................................................... 4 Centra Transmission Holdings Inc. Centra Pipelines Minnesota Inc. 1
Emergency Management – Executive Summary Policy & Commitment Centra Pipelines (which includes Centra Transmission Holdings Inc., and Centra Pipelines Minnesota Inc.) has developed and maintains an Emergency Management Program for all of its operations. This program is used for emergencies and supports the company’s commitment to prepare for, and respond to, emergencies of all types. Centra Pipelines is committed to the safe operation of its natural gas facilities above all other concerns. This commitment transcends all other actions whether during normal operations, planning, or implementation of the Emergency Management Program, the focus shall be conducted with the highest possible standard in protection of the health and safety of the general public, employees, the environment, and limitation of property damage. Centra Pipelines’ program documents, EMG‐PRO‐001, Management of Gas Emergencies, and EMG‐PRO‐002, Non‐Gas Emergencies outline the specific sequence of response actions necessary to meet the objectives identified above. Reiterated, the priority sequence for Centra Pipelines’ response actions is, first, the safety and preservation of life, followed by the protection of property and the environment. Goals & Objectives The objective of Centra Pipelines' Emergency Management Program is to ensure Preparedness in the response process in order to protect all who come in contact with Centra Pipeline’s natural gas transmission pipeline and associated facilities. Transportation of natural gas by pipeline has an excellent safety record as does Centra Pipelines. However, incidents do occur; and the Emergency Management Program is designed to properly identify and respond to an emergency, regardless of origin. Preparedness, so that that all events including potential emergencies involving Centra Pipelines operations and facilities are effectively managed and responded to appropriately, with first priority being the preservation of human life. The following are key elements in the Emergency Management Program involving gas emergencies necessary to achieve the objectives as outlined above: Emergency Preparedness Policy Purpose and Scope of Procedure Coverage General Facility Identification Information System Description Emergency Response Areas System Map Centra Transmission Holdings Inc. Centra Pipelines Minnesota Inc. 2
Emergency Management – Executive Summary Incident Management Communication Protocol Emergency Management Program Continuous Review Training and Coordination of Resources. NOTE: There is a similar outline for non natural gas emergencies. Incident Management System Hazard Identification, Assessment & Control As referenced in Centra Pipelines’ Emergency Management Program, the hazards likely to occur based on the nature of an emergency, what is involved and geography, along with the potential consequences to be prevented or addressed, are considered as part of on‐going program development and review. The Centra Pipelines Emergency Management Program addresses all hazards applicable to its operations, including site, area or process specific hazard identification and consequence assessment. Other elements of the Centra Pipelines Integrated Management System addresses hazard and risk assessment. Consultation with various stakeholders is conducted annually during the development or updating of Centra Pipelines’ emergency management processes. Centra Pipelines’ EMG‐PRO‐002, Non‐Gas Emergencies, supports response and decision making specific to fire and/or explosion (those not related to natural gas), injury or illness, chemical substance release, weather related anomalies (e.g., storms, floods, etc.) and security threats. Incident Command Centra Pipelines applies an Incident Command System (ICS) ‐based event management process in responding to emergencies; the Centra Pipelines’ ICS is outlined in the Centra Pipelines’ Emergency Management Program. The use of an ICS provides many benefits for Centra Pipelines’ emergency response, including: • A clearly defined chain of command. • A scalable response structure promoting the efficient use of resources to ensure responsibilities are fulfilled. • Common terminology supporting interoperability between Centra Pipelines and other responding agencies and organizations. Centra Transmission Holdings Inc. Centra Pipelines Minnesota Inc. 3
Emergency Management – Executive Summary Centra Pipelines typically coordinates the initial and ongoing response to an emergency, with a unified command by the local authority and/or first responders as the emergency requires. Communications Stakeholder Liaison in Preparation for Emergency Response As outlined in the Emergency Management Program of the Centra Pipelines Integrated Management System, Centra Pipelines assigns responsibilities applicable to different responder roles, including requirements for notifying and engaging outside stakeholders. These stakeholders include Centra Pipelines’ customers and suppliers, first responders, landowners, the public, municipalities, law enforcement, Indigenous communities, federal, provincial and state regulatory agencies, and the media. Consultation with stakeholders is an on‐going process conducted in person, over the phone, through mail‐outs and/or via information technology methods. Training & Continual Improvement The completeness, accuracy and effectiveness of Centra Pipelines’ Emergency Management Program is reviewed regularly (at least annually) and through quarterly tabletop emergency response exercises, and every three years with a full‐scale emergency exercise that involves key stakeholders. This training and reviews include discussion around equipment availability and placement, as well as contractors and other resources for response, control and remediation. Training is completed at all levels of Centra Pipelines, with involvement of senior management in major exercises. Scenarios are developed based on hazards present at the particular location involved in the training, and with continual improvement in mind. Where possible, external agencies, responders and regulators are included in emergency response exercises, particularly major exercises. This involvement provides an opportunity for continuing education so these stakeholders who may be called upon for support during an emergency, are aware of hazards and protocols to follow during a Centra Pipelines’ emergency. This involvement also provides an opportunity for relationship development between Centra Pipelines’ responders, external responders and agencies and regulators. Stakeholders are also provided with information about hazards and protocols as part of the annual program updating process. Centra Transmission Holdings Inc. Centra Pipelines Minnesota Inc. 4
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