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PHMSA National Pipeline Mapping System Operator Technical Workshop

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND THIS FREE WORKSHOP, BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TARGET AUDIENCE IS GIS ANALYSTS WHO PREPARE NPMS SUBMISSIONS.

TO HELP ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE SPACE IS PROVIDED, PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE. WHEN REGISTERING, PLEASE INDICATE THE STAKEHOLDER GROUP THAT YOU BEST IDENTIFY WITH AND PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS BY WHICH TO RECEIVE UPDATES REGARDING THE WORKSHOP.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE HOTEL DIRECTLY. SEE BELOW UNDER "HOTEL AND RESERVATIONS" FOR MORE INFORMATION

Meeting Information
Status Completed
Starts Nov 18, 2015 at 8:00 AM EST
Ends Nov 18, 2015 at 5:00 PM EST
Location Marriott Key Bridge, 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209
Virtual Information

An audio link and screen share will be available beginning at 8:00 am on November 18, 2015.

Audio: (866)254-5934, access code 373421

Screenshare (PHMSA advises that you install any LiveMeeting software necessary before the workshop begins): https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/phmsa/join?id=8HD5MR&role=attend&pw=Bd%404pr%26Xw

Because this workshop will rely heavily on dialogue between PHMSA staff and operators in a "whiteboard" environment, this meeting will not be webcast. Audio lines will be muted except for designated question and answer periods (see Agenda section below). A summary of the issues discussed will be posted to the website after the meeting concludes.

Purpose & Summary

The purpose of the workshop is to discuss and understand existing and future NPMS submission technical issues. The target audience is GIS analysts who prepare NPMS submissions. The intent of this workshop is not to discuss the substance of any proposed new data elements (attributes) or opinions on the new data elements (attributes).

WORKSHOP GOALS: The primary goals of the workshop are to:
  1. Understand the formats in which operators store the data they submit to the NPMS;
  2. Discover how operators segment their pipeline GIS data;
  3. Determine the number of operators who are using linear referencing format and learn how they use stationing; and
  4. Understand whether operators store actual or "predominant" values for pipeline attributes.
Results
Additional Information

This workshop is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. When registering, please indicate the stakeholder group that you best identify with.

BACKGROUND: Gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipeline operators are required to annually submit geospatial data, attributes, data, and public contact information to PHMSA's National Pipeline Mapping System. Operators store GIS data in various formats and have different procedures for preparing their NPMS submissions. This workshop will explore how operators are preparing their submissions, focusing especially on how they determine segmentation in their GIS layers and whether they store their data in linear referencing format.

REGISTRANT NOTICE: You may register online once the location of the workshop has been finalized. On the day of the workshop, registrants should pick up their name badges at the registration desk. On-site participant registration will also be available on the day of the workshop.

INFORMATION ON SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, please contact Amy Nelson at (202) 202-493-0591, or by email at amy.nelson @ dot.gov, by November 4, 2015.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Amy Nelson, Office of Pipeline Safety, Phone: (202) 493-0591, or Email: amy.nelson @ dot.gov.

Files
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2015_NPMS_Operator_Workshop_Agenda.pdf (95 KB)
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NPMSOperatorWorkshop_DiscussionMinutes.pdf (151 KB)
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NPMS_Operator_Workshop_Presentation_PDF.pdf (7,804 KB)
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