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LA 2017 Technical Assistance Grants Program

Overview

Fast Facts

State Louisiana
Project No. 772
Grant No. 693JK31742008
Grant Recipient Louisiana Department of Public Safety 7719 Independence Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 13751-8580
GOTR Karen Lynch
Grantee Contact Info Hillary Browning Louisiana State Police, LEPC 1400 West Irene Road Phone: 225-658-7208 E-mail: richard.browning@la.gov

Financial and Status Data

Project Status Completed
Start Fiscal Year 2017 (09/29/2017)
End Fiscal Year 2018 (09/28/2018)
PHMSA $$ Budgeted $100,000.00

Main Objective

The objective of this project is to enhance partnerships and improve First Responder Training in response to incidents involving pipelines, distriibution/processing facilities and end user applications of natural gas. The primary goal is to create a training program and (3) tiny house structures for a new and innovative practical skill building exercises as one of the principal components. The program will be available to emergency responders throughout the State of Louisiana as well as to industrial and transportation partners. Constructing the project at the Louisiana State Police Joint Emergency Services Training Center will allow multiple agencies the ability to participate in training in a safe and educational environment.

Public Abstract

Under the terms of this agreement, the Recipient must demonstrate completion of each phase:

  • Phase 1 - consist of site planning and preparation for construction of a new and innovative skill building tool for first responders, natural gas purveyors and construction crews.
  • Phase 2 - obtain and install necessary underground and above ground piping and valves associated with props.
  • Phase 3 - the purchase, set up and outfir (3) "tiny houses" that will be utillized to simulate natural gas emergencies in residential occupancies.
  • Phase 4 - the purchase and installation of a rectifier station for cathodic protection system recognition and training; also, the purchase and installation of an industrial air compressor.

Relevant Files & Links

Final Report

Final Report - Louisiana Department of Public Safety - 12-28-2018.pdf

Final_Report__-_Louisiana_Department_of_Public_Safety_-_12-28-2018.pdf

Contract Documents

FY 2017 - Executed Grant Agreement - Louisiana Department of Public Safety - 693JK31742008.pdf

FY_2017_-_Executed_Grant_Agreement_-_Louisiana_Department_of_Public_Safety_-_693JK31742008.pdf

Other Files