Results from those who have pipeline proposed in their area
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1) What is the main reason you have an interest in pipeline safety?
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|
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|
Percentage |
|
Responses |
| There is a pipeline on my property or someone's property I care about |
 |
  |
|
0.0 |
|
0 |
| There is a pipeline proposed in my area |
|
|
|
100.0 |
|
57 |
| I work for the pipeline industry |
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
0 |
| I have been affected by a pipeline accident or leak |
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
0 |
| I help regulate some aspect of pipelines |
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
0 |
| There is a pipeline near where I or someone I care about lives or works |
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
0 |
| I have read about pipeline accidents |
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
0 |
| Other |
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
0 |
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Total Responses: |
|
67 |
2) Do you believe that pipelines are safer than other methods (tanker trucks, trains, barges, ocean going tankers) of transporting fuels?
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|
|
|
Percentage |
|
Responses |
| Yes |
|
|
|
46.3 |
|
31 |
| No |
|
|
|
26.9 |
|
18 |
| I don't know enough to say |
|
|
|
20.9 |
|
14 |
| Other |
|
|
|
6.0 |
|
4 |
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|
Total Responses: |
|
67 |
3) What effect do you believe a transmission pipeline on your property could have on your property's value?
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|
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Percentage |
|
Responses |
| Increase Value |
|
|
|
0 |
|
0 |
| Decrease Value |
|
|
|
85.1 |
|
57 |
| No effect on Value |
|
|
|
11.9 |
|
8 |
| Other |
|
|
|
3.0 |
|
2 |
| |
|
Total Responses: |
|
46 |
4) Please rank the following reasons for pipeline safety programs, regulations, and maintenance
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1
Least
Important |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5
Most
Important |
Responses |
Average
Score |
| Ensure our pipeline system delivers the needed products without costly economic disruptions |
13 (19.70%) |
9
(13.64%) |
8
(12.12%) |
17
(25.76%) |
19
(28.79%) |
66 |
3.30 / 5
(66.00%) |
|
| Protect property values by reducing noises, vibrations, or visual impacts of pipelines and pump stations |
3
(4.48%) |
3
(4.48%) |
9
(13.43%) |
21
(31.34%) |
31
(46.27%) |
67 |
4.10 / 5
(82.00%) |
|
| Protect people from death, injuries, and long term health effects from leaks, explosions, ruptures, and fires |
0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
2
(2.99%) |
2
(2.99%) |
63
(94.03%) |
67 |
4.91 / 5
(98.20%) |
|
| Protect natural resources (fish, wildlife, drinking water, forests, etc) from leaks, releases and disturbances |
2
(2.99%) |
1
(1.49%) |
4
(5.97%) |
11
(16.42%) |
49
(73.13%) |
67 |
4.55 / 5
(91.00%) |
|
| Protect private and public property from damage from pipeline failures or maintenance activities |
0
(0.00%) |
2
(2.99%) |
3
(4.48%) |
19
(28.36%) |
43
(64.18%) |
67 |
4.54 / 5
(90.80%) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.28 / 5
(85.66%) |
5) Which of the following do you think is the major cause of transmission pipeline ruptures and leaks?
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|
|
|
Percentage |
|
Responses |
| The age of the pipeline |
|
|
|
5.3 |
|
3 |
| Someone (homeowner, contractor, excavator, landscaper, etc) accidentally damaging the pipeline by digging |
|
|
|
29.9 |
|
20 |
| Mistake in the operation of the pipeline |
|
|
|
3.0 |
|
2 |
| Not maintaining the pipeline adequately |
|
|
|
41.8 |
|
28 |
| Faulty pipe or equipment installed |
|
|
|
13.4 |
|
9 |
| Terrorism |
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
0 |
| Other |
|
|
|
7.5 |
|
5 |
| |
|
Total Responses: |
|
67 |
6) If a pipeline company wanted to provide you and your community with important information regarding their pipeline, such as where the pipeline is, what it carries, how to recognize a leak, or what to do in an emergency, what do you think would be the best way to get that information to people?
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|
|
|
Percentage |
|
Responses |
| Send it in the mail |
|
|
|
34.3 |
|
36 |
| Get the local paper to write a story about pipelines |
|
|
|
11.4 |
|
12 |
| Send someone door to door to talk with people |
|
|
|
11.4 |
|
12 |
| Hang an information packet on my door |
|
|
|
7.6 |
|
8 |
| Invite me to a community meeting about it |
|
|
|
27.6 |
|
29 |
| Use catchy radio or TV ads |
|
|
|
4.8 |
|
5 |
| Other |
|
|
|
2.9 |
|
3 |
| |
|
Total Responses: |
|
72 |
7) If workers for a utility company (water, telephone, gas pipeline, etc) that owned an easement or right-of-way on your property had to come on your property to work on their utility how would you like to be notified that they were coming?
| |
1
would
not like |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6
Most
preferred
method |
Responses |
Average
Score |
| Letter in the mail |
5
(8.33%) |
5
(8.33%) |
6
(10.00%) |
7
(11.67%) |
9
(15.00%) |
28
(46.67%) |
60 |
4.57 / 6
(76.17%) |
|
| Call on the phone and leave a message |
18
(32.73%) |
11
(20.00%) |
7
(12.73%) |
5
(9.09%) |
8
(14.55%) |
6
(10.91%) |
55 |
2.85 / 6
(47.50%) |
|
| Call on the phone until they talk to me personally |
7
(12.50%) |
5
(8.93%) |
3
(5.36%) |
6
(10.71%) |
10
(17.86%) |
25
(44.64%) |
56 |
4.46 / 6
(74.33%) |
|
| Send me an email |
14
(24.56%) |
6
(10.53%) |
7
(12.28%) |
7
(12.28%) |
9
(15.79%) |
14
(24.56%) |
57 |
3.58 / 6
(59.67%) |
|
| Come to my door and talk to me personally |
11
(18.97%) |
3
(5.17%) |
2
(3.45%) |
2
(3.45%) |
10
(17.24%) |
30
(51.72%) |
58 |
4.50 / 6
(75.00%) |
|
| Leave a notice on my door |
19
(35.85%) |
11
(20.75%) |
3
(5.66%) |
9
(16.98%) |
7
(13.21%) |
4
(7.55%) |
53 |
2.74 / 6
(45.67%) |
|
| No notice required - Just do the work |
46
(90.20%) |
1
(1.96%) |
2
(3.92%) |
1
(1.96%) |
0
(0.00%) |
1
(1.96%) |
51 |
1.25 / 6
(20.83%) |
|
|
5
(83.33%) |
0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
1
(16.67%) |
6 |
1.83 / 6
(30.50%) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.45 / 6
(57.48%) |
8) If you attended a town meeting in your area to hear about the safety of a local pipeline, or a proposed pipeline project, how much would you trust the information if it was provided by the following people?
| |
1
would
not trust |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6
Trust
totally |
Responses |
Average
Score |
Federal, State, or Provincial Pipeline
Regulator |
13
(19.40%) |
12
(17.91%) |
18
(26.87%) |
12
(17.91%) |
9
(13.43%) |
3
(4.48%) |
67 |
3.01 / 6
(50.17%) |
|
| Pipeline Company Employee |
28
(41.79%) |
11
(16.42%) |
14
(20.90%) |
5
(7.46%) |
6
(8.96%) |
3
(4.48%) |
67 |
2.39 / 6
(39.83%) |
|
| Technical consultant hired by the local government |
2.39 / 6
(39.83%) |
8
(12.12%) |
17
(25.76%) |
13
(19.70%) |
10
(15.15%) |
4
(6.06%) |
66 |
3.14 / 6
(52.33%) |
|
| Non-profit Pipeline Safety Advocate |
4
(6.06%) |
1
(1.52%) |
7
(10.61%) |
9
(13.64%) |
29
(43.94%) |
16
(24.24%) |
66 |
4.61 / 6
(76.83%) |
|
| Local Fire Chief or Emergency Responder |
4
(6.15%) |
2
(3.08%) |
12
(18.46%) |
11
(16.92%) |
23
(35.38%) |
13
(20.00%) |
65 |
4.32 / 6
(72.00%) |
|
| Environmental / Community Group |
4
(6.15%) |
6
(9.23%) |
12
(18.46%) |
12
(18.46%) |
19
(29.23%) |
12
(18.46%) |
65 |
4.11 / 6
(68.50%) |
|
| A group made up of a mix of the above |
5
(7.81%) |
5
(7.81%) |
9
(14.06%) |
15
(23.44%) |
17
(26.56%) |
13
(20.31%) |
64 |
4.14 / 6
(69.00%) |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.67 / 6
(61.09%) |
9) I would feel comfortable living next to a large transmission pipeline
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|
|
|
Percentage |
|
Responses |
| True |
|
|
|
11.9 |
|
8 |
| False |
|
|
|
88.1 |
|
59 |
| |
|
Total Responses: |
|
67 |
10) How close to a high pressure natural gas transmission pipeline would you feel comfortable living?
| |
|
|
|
Percentage |
|
Responses |
| At least 50 feet away |
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
0 |
| At least 1500 feet away |
|
|
|
22.4 |
|
15 |
| I don't know enough about pipelines to answer |
|
|
|
22.4 |
|
15 |
| Other |
|
|
|
55.2 |
|
37 |
| |
|
Total Responses: |
|
67 |
11) How close to a large diameter high pressure liquid (oil, gasoline, jet fuel) pipeline would you feel comfortable living?
| |
|
|
|
Percentage |
|
Responses |
| At least 50 feet away |
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
0 |
| At least 1500 feet away |
|
|
|
20.9 |
|
14 |
| I don't know enough about pipelines to answer |
|
|
|
19.4 |
|
13 |
| Other |
|
|
|
59.7 |
|
40 |
| |
|
Total Responses: |
|
67 |
12) Would any of the following items effect your comfort level of living near or purchasing property near a high pressure natural gas transmission pipeline? (choose all that apply)
| |
|
|
|
Percentage |
|
Responses |
| I don't know enough about pipelines to answer |
|
|
|
14.1 |
|
19 |
| The size and operating pressure of the pipeline |
|
|
|
28.1 |
|
38 |
| Who is operating the pipeline |
|
|
|
16.3 |
|
22 |
| The terrain and surrounding structures |
|
|
|
17.8 |
|
24 |
| What my house is made of and its orientation to the pipeline |
|
|
|
14.8 |
|
20 |
| Other |
|
|
|
8.9 |
|
12 |
| |
|
Total Responses: |
|
64 |
13) Would any of the following items effect your comfort level of living near or purchasing property near a high pressure liquid (oil, gasoline, jet fuel) pipeline? (choose all that apply)
| |
|
|
|
Percentage |
|
Responses |
| I don't know enough about pipelines to answer |
|
|
|
12.0 |
|
17 |
| The size and operating pressure of the pipeline |
|
|
|
27.5 |
|
39 |
| Who is operating the pipeline |
|
|
|
19.0 |
|
27 |
| The terrain and surrounding structures |
|
|
|
19.0 |
|
27 |
| What my house is made of and its orientation to the pipeline |
|
|
|
14.1 |
|
20 |
| Other |
|
|
|
8.5 |
|
12 |
| |
|
Total Responses: |
|
102 |
14) Please rate the importance of the following pipeline safety improvement options
| |
1
Least
important
|
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7
Most
important |
Responses |
Average
Score |
Better and more frequent government
inspections |
0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
2
(2.99%) |
4
(5.97%) |
7
(10.45%) |
18
(26.87%) |
36
(53.73%) |
67 |
6.22 / 7
(88.86%) |
|
Getting states and provinces to enforce the
"call before you dig" laws |
0
(0.00%) |
1
(1.56%) |
1
(1.56%) |
4
(6.25%) |
11
(17.19%) |
17
(26.56%) |
30
(46.88%) |
64 |
6.06 / 7
(86.57%) |
|
| Stricter pipeline safety regulations |
0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
1
(1.54%) |
1
(1.54%) |
7
(10.77%) |
10
(15.38%) |
46
(70.77%) |
65 |
6.52 / 7
(93.14%) |
|
Making information about specific pipelines
available to the public |
1
(1.54%) |
1
(1.54%) |
3
(4.62%) |
4
(6.15%) |
7
(10.77%) |
16
(24.62%) |
33
(50.77%) |
65 |
6.00 / 7
(85.71%) |
|
| Increasing fines for pipeline failures |
1
(1.52%) |
2
(3.03%) |
1
(1.52%) |
3
(4.55%) |
5
(7.58%) |
8
(12.12%) |
46
(69.70%) |
66 |
6.29 / 7
(89.86%) |
|
Better pipeline assessments and
maintenance by pipeline companies |
0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
9
(13.43%) |
6
(8.96%) |
52
(77.61%) |
67 |
6.64 / 7
(94.86%) |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.29 / 7
(89.86%) |
15) Please answer this question only if you have a pipeline on or near your property. Which of the following pipeline right-of-way activities have you ever found annoying?
| |
|
|
|
Percentage |
|
Responses |
| The Pipeline company mowing the right-of-way |
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
0 |
The pipeline company clearing and side trimming trees and brush along the right-of-way
|
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
0 |
| Noise from the pipeline company patrolling the right-of-way in an airplane |
|
|
|
9.1 |
|
2 |
| The pipeline company putting signs along the right-of-way |
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
0 |
| Pipeline workers working along the right-of-way |
|
|
|
4.5 |
|
0 |
People using the right-of-way for riding motorcycles, ATVs, horses, bicycles, etc
|
|
|
|
40.9 |
|
9 |
| Pipeline workers using equipment on the right-of-way without advance notification |
|
|
|
36.4 |
|
8 |
| Other |
|
|
|
9.1 |
|
2 |
| |
|
Total Responses: |
|
22 |
