Overview
| State | Washington |
|---|---|
| Project No. | 804 |
| Grant No. | 693JK31840014PSDP |
| Grant Recipient | Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission 1300 S Evergreen Park Drive S.W. Olympia, WA 98504 |
| GOTR | Hung Nguyen |
| Grantee Contact Info | Sean Mayo Pipeline Safety Director Telephone: 360-664-1219 Email: sean.mayo@utc.wa.gov |
| Project Status | Completed |
|---|---|
| Start Fiscal Year | 2018 (09/28/2018) |
| End Fiscal Year | 2019 (09/27/2019) |
| PHMSA $$ Budgeted | $56,555.40 |
Main Objective
Under this grant agreement, the recipient will:
- Fund a comprehensive analysis of the Damage Incident Reporting Tool (DIRT) reports to improve the understanding of incident causes and how this information can improve worker safety.
- Participate in public awareness audits of pipeline operator's education campaigns to compare the information received on annual reports and incidents reported to DIRT and the UTC.
- Evaluate past and present enforcement actions to determine the level of impact enforcement has on compliance. (Elements 3, 7)
Public Abstract
Under the terms of this grant agreement, the Recipient will address the following applicable elements listed in the approved application, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §60134 (a), (b).
- Element 3 (Operator Internal Performance Measurement): A process for reviewing the adequacy of a pipeline operator's internal performance measures regarding persons performing locating services and quality assurance programs. (Applicable)
- Element 7 (Enforcement): Enforcement of State damage prevention laws and regulations for all aspects of the damage prevention process, including public education, and the use of civil penalties for violations assessable by the appropriate State authority. (Applicable)
Relevant Files & Links
Contract Documents
693JK31840014PSDP - Fully Executed.pdf
Other Files
Final Report