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?
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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100.0 | ![]() |
57 |
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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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
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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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
I have read about pipeline accidents | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
Other | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
Total Responses: | 67 |
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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46.3 | ![]() |
31 |
No | ![]() |
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26.9 | ![]() |
18 |
I don’t know enough to say | ![]() |
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20.9 | ![]() |
14 |
Other | ![]() |
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6.0 | ![]() |
4 |
Total Responses: | 67 |
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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85.1 | ![]() |
57 |
No effect on Value | ![]() |
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11.9 | ![]() |
8 |
Other | ![]() |
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3.0 | ![]() |
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 | 13 (19.70%) | 9
(13.64%) |
8
(12.12%) |
17
(25.76%) |
19
(28.79%) |
66 | 3.30 / 5
(66.00%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
The age of the pipeline | ![]() |
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5.3 | ![]() |
3 |
Someone (homeowner, contractor, excavator, landscaper, etc) accidentally damaging the pipeline by digging | ![]() |
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29.9 | ![]() |
20 |
Mistake in the operation of the pipeline | ![]() |
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3.0 | ![]() |
2 |
Not maintaining the pipeline adequately | ![]() |
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41.8 | ![]() |
28 |
Faulty pipe or equipment installed | ![]() |
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13.4 | ![]() |
9 |
Terrorism | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
Other | ![]() |
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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?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
Send it in the mail | ![]() |
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34.3 | ![]() |
36 |
Get the local paper to write a story about pipelines | ![]() |
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11.4 | ![]() |
12 |
Send someone door to door to talk with people | ![]() |
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11.4 | ![]() |
12 |
Hang an information packet on my door | ![]() |
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7.6 | ![]() |
8 |
Invite me to a community meeting about it | ![]() |
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27.6 | ![]() |
29 |
Use catchy radio or TV ads | ![]() |
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4.8 | ![]() |
5 |
Other | ![]() |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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5
(83.33%) |
0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
0
(0.00%) |
1
(16.67%) |
6 | 1.83 / 6
(30.50%) |
|
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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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3.67 / 6
(61.09%) |
9) I would feel comfortable living next to a large transmission pipeline
Percentage | Responses | |||||
True | ![]() |
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11.9 | ![]() |
8 |
False | ![]() |
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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 | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
At least 1500 feet away | ![]() |
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22.4 | ![]() |
15 |
I don’t know enough about pipelines to answer | ![]() |
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22.4 | ![]() |
15 |
Other | ![]() |
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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 | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
At least 1500 feet away | ![]() |
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20.9 | ![]() |
14 |
I don’t know enough about pipelines to answer | ![]() |
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19.4 | ![]() |
13 |
Other | ![]() |
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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 | ![]() |
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14.1 | ![]() |
19 |
The size and operating pressure of the pipeline | ![]() |
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28.1 | ![]() |
38 |
Who is operating the pipeline | ![]() |
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16.3 | ![]() |
22 |
The terrain and surrounding structures | ![]() |
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17.8 | ![]() |
24 |
What my house is made of and its orientation to the pipeline | ![]() |
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14.8 | ![]() |
20 |
Other | ![]() |
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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 | ![]() |
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12.0 | ![]() |
17 |
The size and operating pressure of the pipeline | ![]() |
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27.5 | ![]() |
39 |
Who is operating the pipeline | ![]() |
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19.0 | ![]() |
27 |
The terrain and surrounding structures | ![]() |
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19.0 | ![]() |
27 |
What my house is made of and its orientation to the pipeline | ![]() |
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14.1 | ![]() |
20 |
Other | ![]() |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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%) |
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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 | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
The pipeline company clearing and side trimming trees and brush along the right-of-way |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
Noise from the pipeline company patrolling the right-of-way in an airplane | ![]() |
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9.1 | ![]() |
2 |
The pipeline company putting signs along the right-of-way | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
Pipeline workers working along the right-of-way | ![]() |
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4.5 | ![]() |
0 |
People using the right-of-way for riding motorcycles, ATVs, horses, bicycles, etc |
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40.9 | ![]() |
9 |
Pipeline workers using equipment on the right-of-way without advance notification | ![]() |
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36.4 | ![]() |
8 |
Other | ![]() |
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9.1 | ![]() |
2 |
Total Responses: | 22 |