PA 2015 Technical Assistance Grant

Overview

Main Objective

Under this grant award the County of Chester's goal is enhancing the existing the project from their previous TAG award. The creation of the Pipeline Information Center (PIC) website as a central information clearinghouse for Chester County was developed in 2014/2015 through PHMSA Technical Assistance Grant DTPH5614GPPT15. With the assistance of that grant funding, Chester County was able to greatly expand and enhance the information provided through the PIC website. In addition, it allowed the County to establish a point of contact (at the County Planning Commission) and further establish a protocol for the dissemination of pipeline project information.

Public Abstract

Under the terms of this agreement, the Recipient must demonstrate completion of the work through the actions it has specified in its Application.

1. Incorporate pipeline safety awareness into planning and review processes of the county and local governments.
2. Ensure the information developed in conjunction with the Pipeline Information Center (PIC), including the notification protocol, is widely known and available to the public and all stakeholders.
3. Disseminate the above pipeline information through a number of social and new media outlets as well as through presentations at stakeholder meetings.
4. Address any gaps in the PIC that are identified during the course of the project, particularly information that would advance improved safety through outcome #1.

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