Results from those who said they had been effected by an incident, had read about incidents, or had a pipeline near
where they lived or work
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1) What is the main reason you have an interest in pipeline safety?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
There is a pipeline on my property or someone’s property I care about | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
There is a pipeline proposed in my area | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
I work for the pipeline industry | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
I have been affected by a pipeline accident or leak | ![]() |
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17.4 | ![]() |
8 |
I help regulate some aspect of pipelines | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
There is a pipeline near where I or someone I care about lives or works | ![]() |
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30 |
I have read about pipeline accidents | ![]() |
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17.4 | ![]() |
8 |
Other | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
Total Responses: | 46 |
2) Do you believe that pipelines are safer than other methods (tanker trucks, trains, barges, ocean going tankers) of transporting fuels?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
Yes | ![]() |
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54.3 | ![]() |
25 |
No | ![]() |
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10.9 | ![]() |
5 |
I don’t know enough to say | ![]() |
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30.4 | ![]() |
14 |
Other | ![]() |
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4.3 | ![]() |
2 |
Total Responses: | 46 |
3) What effect do you believe a transmission pipeline on your property could have on your property’s value?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
Increase Value | ![]() |
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0 | ![]() |
0 |
Decrease Value | ![]() |
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84.8 | ![]() |
39 |
No effect on Value | ![]() |
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10.9 | ![]() |
5 |
Other | ![]() |
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4.3 | ![]() |
2 |
Total Responses: | 46 |
4) Please rank the following reasons for pipeline safety programs, regulations, and maintenance
1
Least Important |
2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Most Important |
Responses | Average
Score |
|
Ensure our pipeline system delivers the needed products without costly economic disruptions | 3
(6.52%) |
4
(8.89%) |
15
(33.33%) |
8
(17.78%) |
13
(28.89%) |
45 | 13
(28.89%) |
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Protect property values by reducing noises, vibrations, or visual impacts of pipelines and pump stations | 4
(8.89%) |
6
(13.33%) |
6
(13.33%) |
12
(26.67%) |
17
(37.78%) |
45 | 3.71 / 5
(74.20%) |
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Protect people from death, injuries, and long term health effects from leaks, explosions, ruptures, and fires | 1
(2.22%) |
0
(0.00%) |
1
(2.22%) |
0
(0.00%) |
43
(95.56%) |
45 | 4.87 / 5
(97.40%) |
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Protect natural resources (fish, wildlife, drinking water, forests, etc) from leaks, releases and disturbances | 0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
6
(13.33%) |
13
(28.89%) |
26
(57.78%) |
45 | 4.44 / 5
(88.80%) |
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Protect private and public property from damage from pipeline failures or maintenance activities | 1
(2.22%) |
4
(8.89%) |
6
(13.33%) |
12
(26.67%) |
22
(48.89%) |
45 | 4.11 / 5
(82.20%) |
4.11 / 5
(82.28%) |
5) Which of the following do you think is the major cause of transmission pipeline ruptures and leaks?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
The age of the pipeline | ![]() |
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8.9 | ![]() |
4 |
Someone (homeowner, contractor, excavator, landscaper, etc) accidentally damaging the pipeline by digging | ![]() |
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35.6 | ![]() |
16 |
Mistake in the operation of the pipeline | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
Not maintaining the pipeline adequately | ![]() |
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40.0 | ![]() |
18 |
Faulty pipe or equipment installed | ![]() |
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4.4 | ![]() |
2 |
Terrorism | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
Other | ![]() |
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11.1 | ![]() |
5 |
Total Responses: | 45 |
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?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
Send it in the mail | ![]() |
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27.4 | ![]() |
20 |
Get the local paper to write a story about pipelines | ![]() |
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17.8 | ![]() |
13 |
Send someone door to door to talk with people | ![]() |
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9.6 | ![]() |
7 |
Hang an information packet on my door | ![]() |
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17.8 | ![]() |
13 |
Invite me to a community meeting about it | ![]() |
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15.1 | ![]() |
11 |
Use catchy radio or TV ads | ![]() |
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6.8 | ![]() |
5 |
Other | ![]() |
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5.5 | ![]() |
4 |
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 | 4
(10.00%) |
4
(10.00%) |
8
(20.00%) |
6
(15.00%) |
5
(12.50%) |
13
(32.50%) |
40 | 4.08 / 6
(68.00%) |
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Call on the phone and leave a message | 8
(20.51%) |
7
(17.95%) |
5
(12.82%) |
5
(12.82%) |
7
(17.95%) |
7
(17.95%) |
39 | 3.44 / 6
(57.33%) |
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Call on the phone until they talk to me personally | 4
(10.26%) |
2
(4.88%) |
8
(19.51%) |
6
(14.63%) |
5
(12.20%) |
16
(39.02%) |
41 | 4.32 / 6
(72.00%) |
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Send me an email | 11
(26.19%) |
9
(21.43%) |
5
(11.90%) |
5
(11.90%) |
4
(9.52%) |
8
(19.05%) |
42 | 3.14 / 6
(52.33%) |
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Come to my door and talk to me personally | 5
(11.63%) |
1
(2.33%) |
8
(18.60%) |
8
(18.60%) |
6
(13.95%) |
15
(34.88%) |
43 | 4.26 / 6
(71.00%) |
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Leave a notice on my door | 8
(18.60%) |
2
(4.65%) |
7
(16.28%) |
7
(16.28%) |
12
(27.91%) |
7
(16.28%) |
43 | 3.79 / 6
(63.17%) |
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No notice required – Just do the work | 32
(86.49%) |
2
(5.41%) |
1
(2.70%) |
2
(5.41%) |
0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
37 | 1.27 / 6
(21.17%) |
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6
(66.67%) |
1
(11.11%) |
0
(0.00%) |
1
(11.11%) |
0
(0.00%) |
1
(11.11%) |
9 | 2.00 / 6
(33.33%) |
|
3.46 / 6
(57.68%) |
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 |
5
(11.11%) |
6
(13.33%) |
11
(24.44%) |
11
(24.44%) |
11
(24.44%) |
1
(2.22%) |
45 | 3.44 / 6
(57.33%) |
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Pipeline Company Employee | 13
(28.89%) |
8
(17.78%) |
7
(15.56%) |
11
(24.44%) |
5
(11.11%) |
1
(2.22%) |
45 | 2.78 / 6
(46.33%) |
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Technical consultant hired by the local government | 4
(8.89%) |
7
(15.56%) |
10
(22.22%) |
8
(17.78%) |
14
(31.11%) |
2
(4.44%) |
45 | 3.60 / 6
(60.00%) |
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Non-profit Pipeline Safety Advocate | 0
(0.00%) |
1
(2.22%) |
2
(4.44%) |
14
(31.11%) |
18
(40.00%) |
10
(22.22%) |
45 | 4.76 / 6
(79.33%) |
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Local Fire Chief or Emergency Responder | 1
(2.22%) |
5
(11.11%) |
7
(15.56%) |
10
(22.22%) |
14
(31.11%) |
8
(17.78%) |
45 | 4.22 / 6
(70.33%) |
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Environmental / Community Group | 5
(11.36%) |
4
(9.09%) |
11
(25.00%) |
12
(27.27%) |
8
(18.18%) |
4
(9.09%) |
44 | 3.59 / 6
(59.83%) |
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A group made up of a mix of the above | 1 (2.22%) | 1
(2.22%) |
3
(6.67%) |
13
(28.89%) |
14
(31.11%) |
13
(28.89%) |
45 | 4.71 / 6
(78.50%) |
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3.87 / 6
(64.54%) |
9) I would feel comfortable living next to a large transmission pipeline
Percentage | Responses | |||||
True | ![]() |
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17.8 | ![]() |
8 |
False | ![]() |
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82.2 | ![]() |
37 |
Total Responses: | 45 |
10) How close to a high pressure natural gas transmission pipeline would you feel comfortable living?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
At least 50 feet away | ![]() |
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4.3 | ![]() |
2 |
At least 1500 feet away | ![]() |
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28.3 | ![]() |
13 |
I don’t know enough about pipelines to answer | ![]() |
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26.1 | ![]() |
12 |
Other | ![]() |
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41.3 | ![]() |
19 |
Total Responses: | 46 |
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 | ![]() |
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4.3 | ![]() |
2 |
At least 1500 feet away | ![]() |
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26.1 | ![]() |
12 |
I don’t know enough about pipelines to answer | ![]() |
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28.3 | ![]() |
13 |
Other | ![]() |
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41.3 | ![]() |
19 |
Total Responses: | 46 |
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 | ![]() |
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8.5 | ![]() |
8 |
The size and operating pressure of the pipeline | ![]() |
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30.9 | ![]() |
29 |
Who is operating the pipeline | ![]() |
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21.3 | ![]() |
20 |
The terrain and surrounding structures | ![]() |
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19.1 | ![]() |
18 |
What my house is made of and its orientation to the pipeline | ![]() |
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13.8 | ![]() |
13 |
Other | ![]() |
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6.4 | ![]() |
6 |
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 | ![]() |
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7.4 | ![]() |
7 |
The size and operating pressure of the pipeline | ![]() |
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32.6 | ![]() |
31 |
Who is operating the pipeline | ![]() |
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21.1 | ![]() |
20 |
The terrain and surrounding structures | ![]() |
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21.1 | ![]() |
20 |
What my house is made of and its orientation to the pipeline | ![]() |
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12.6 | ![]() |
12 |
Other | ![]() |
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5.3 | ![]() |
5 |
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%) |
7
(15.56%) |
8
(17.78%) |
7
(15.56%) |
8
(17.78%) |
15
(33.33%) |
45 | 5.36 / 7
(76.57%) |
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Getting states and provinces to enforce the
“call before you dig” laws |
0
(0.00%) |
1
(2.27%) |
3
(6.82%) |
1
(2.27%) |
7
(15.91%) |
9
(20.45%) |
23
(52.27%) |
44 | 6.02 / 7
(86.00%) |
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Stricter pipeline safety regulations | 0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
2
(4.55%) |
5
(11.36%) |
8
(18.18%) |
6
(13.64%) |
23
(52.27%) |
44 | 5.98 / 7
(85.43%) |
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Making information about specific pipelines
available to the public |
0
(0.00%) |
1
(2.27%) |
3
(6.82%) |
10
(22.73%) |
6
(13.64%) |
9
(20.45%) |
15
(34.09%) |
44 | 5.45 / 7
(77.86%) |
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Increasing fines for pipeline failures | 1
(2.22%) |
2
(4.44%) |
2
(4.44%) |
7
(15.56%) |
7
(15.56%) |
8
(17.78%) |
18
(40.00%) |
45 | 5.51 / 7
(78.71%) |
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Better pipeline assessments and
maintenance by pipeline companies |
1
(2.22%) |
0
(0.00%) |
1
(2.22%) |
2
(4.44%) |
3
(6.67%) |
9
(20.00%) |
29
(64.44%) |
45 | 6.31 / 7
(90.14%) |
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5.77 / 7
(82.45%) |
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 | ![]() |
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3.4 | ![]() |
1 |
The pipeline company clearing and side trimming trees and brush along the right-of-way |
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13.8 | ![]() |
4 |
Noise from the pipeline company patrolling the right-of-way in an airplane | ![]() |
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6.9 | ![]() |
2 |
The pipeline company putting signs along the right-of-way | ![]() |
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3.4 | ![]() |
1 |
Pipeline workers working along the right-of-way | ![]() |
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10.3 | ![]() |
3 |
People using the right-of-way for riding motorcycles, ATVs, horses, bicycles, etc |
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34.5 | ![]() |
10 |
Pipeline workers using equipment on the right-of-way without advance notification | ![]() |
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17.2 | ![]() |
5 |
Other | ![]() |
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10.3 | ![]() |
3 |
Total Responses: | 29 |