Central Hudson Gas & Electric

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1 Central Hudson Gas & Electric Gas Operations Emergency System Operating Plan Stephen Burger Manager Customer Service & Operations 1

2 About Central Hudson Customers 300,000 electric 74,000 natural gas 2,600 square mile service territory 164 miles of gas transmission lines 1,176 miles of gas distribution lines 2

3 Operations Plan Objective The Plan provides Gas Operations organizational structure and procedures to be followed as a result of a work stoppage while maintaining the integrity of the gas system as well as an appropriate level of customer service. 3

4 Pre-Event Planning Preparatory activities have been identified that will serve to mitigate the effects of a labor work stoppage by identifying critical functions, creating positions, identifying and completing training, and assigning Company employees and contract labor resources to safely and effectively operate the Company s natural gas system. 4

5 Gas Operations Organizational Chart Manager-Gas Operations Engineering & Staff Support Gas Odor Response Supervisor Mid & Upper Hudson Division Operating Supervisor Lower Hudson Division Operating Supervisor 5

6 Task Prioritization Work plans have been examined and all regular work functions have been characterized as either: Level I (Immediate response) Level II (Addressed within 7 to 10 days) Level III (Addressed with 1 month) Level IV (capable of reasonably being deferred with little or no adverse impact for a time period greater than 1 month). 6

7 Task Prioritization (Continued) Level 1 Gas Odor Response Gas Leak Repair Type 1 & 2A Weekly & Monthly Scheduled Inspections Locates Level 2 Highway Rebuild/ Relocation Work Annual Inspections Level 3 & 4 Leak Surveys New Business Service Orders Repair Work Gas Meter Exchanges Distribution Improvement Projects Engineering Planning 7

8 Maintaining Critical Functions Inspections, Maintenance, and Repair FI Leak Survey (Surveillance/ Rechecks Only) Critical Valve Inspections/ Repairs Regulator Inspections/ Repair Plan : Utilize contract workforce to perform gas facility inspections and repairs that are required under 16NYCRR Part

9 Maintaining Critical Functions Below Grade Facilities Mark-outs Central Hudson and its locate contractor have a five-year contract to perform facilities locates. A commitment had been obtained from the contractor to provide employees work in the event of a work stoppage. 9

10 Maintaining Critical Functions Distribution System Pressure Monitoring Monitor distribution system pressures daily using electronic recorders. This will be covered by one Gas Operating Engineer with minimal outside labor assistance. 10

11 Maintaining Critical Functions Gas Leak Repair Central Hudson has existing contracts to perform gas leak pinpointing and repair. Crewing will consist of : 2 Management crews 6 Contract crews Supplemental crewing may consist of 2 Additional contract crews 11

12 Maintaining Critical Functions Gas Odor Response Identify, train, and operator qualify management employees in addition to contractors to secure 24 hour staffing to perform first responder gas odor response and relight capability in accordance with O&M procedures. 12

13 Training Gas Operations Gas Odor Response NYSEG Gas Leak Repair Mock Training Operator Qualifications Respirator Fusion Leak Repair Field Operations Safety Fusing Material Procurement Construction Standards Communication Documentation 13

14 Maintaining Critical Functions Emergency Tagging & Relight Utilize a combination of management and contracted labor forces to administer O&M procedures Gas Emergency Plan will be implemented as necessary Internal Staffing Schedule Relight Management 14

15 Commercial Contracted Work Electrical Contractor Electric Meter Unlocks Electric Meter Changes Temp. Electric Repairs Stray Voltage Plumbing Contractor Gas Meter Unlocks Red Tag Rechecks Gas Meter Changes Gas Leak Repairs Gas Meter Sets No Gas Calls Appliance Re-lights 15

16 Commercial Work Process Gas & Electric Meter Unlocks Performed in accordance with the Service Standard Remaining Commercial Work would be suspended Suspend Lock Orders Workflow Gas and/or Electric Unlocks, etc. to be printed to District Headquarters Service Supervisor to verify paper orders against Mobility Service Supervisors to fax paper orders to respective electric/plumbing contractors Contractors to fax completed orders back to Service Supervisor for input into pen computer and upload Primary communication with contractors in the field will be via cell phones for emergency orders 16

17 Training - Commercial Safety Communication (Phone/ Fax numbers) Review unlocking practice and procedures Issue tools (barrel lock keys, security rings, meter seals, etc.) Issue contractor ID cards 17