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Home My WebLink AboutExplorer PipelineJq:40MrPIPEE. Scott Gibby Damage Prevention Admudste,w, May 10, 2013 Mr. Travis Martinek Clarke & Wyndham, Inc. 3608 East 29 h Street, Suite 100 Bryan, TX 77802 979-846-4384 P. O. Be. 2650 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101 918-493-5120 Fax 866-780-3598 Re: Indian Lakes, Phase XH; College Station, TX; Matoska Ridge Crossing Dear Mr. Martinek, Thank you for contacting Explorer Pipeline regarding the referenced project. After reviewing your design drawings Explorer approves your plans with certain restrictions. We will require a concrete cap be placed over the pipeline, see attached concrete slab detail. We will also need to have an Encroachment Agreement put in place and filed at the courthouse. I have enclosed one copy of Explorer Pipeline's Encroachment Specifications — EPL-331, Rev. V and an excavating safety brochure. Please take time to review these specifications and safety tips as they should serve as guidelines when contemplating work within Explorer's easement. Please note that this letter approving your plans is not a permission document to cross our pipeline but permission to move forward with your plans. In addition to required One Calls, Explorer's area office shall receive notice at least 48 hours in advance of any construction contemplated near our pipeline in order that a field representative of Explorer can be present; if it is determined such a need exists. If you have any questions you wish to discuss about our expectations concerning safety around our pipeline, please call the Area Manager to discuss in detail: Mr. Rick Wright Houston Area Manager 15003 Moore Road, Route 25 Houston, Texas 77049 (281) 860-5662 Explorer Pipeline is a member of the Common Ground Alliance (CGA). The CGA was formed in 2000 following a study to address preventing damage to underground facilities sponsored by U. S. Department of Transportation. The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is a member -driven association dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection, and the integrity of services by promoting effective damage prevention practices. Explorer supports CGA's recommended Best Practices for protection of underground facilities and strongly recommends that all those involved with planning, designing or conducting excavations follow CGA's Best Practices for damage prevention. Information on CGA's Best Practices can be found at btip://www.commongroundalliance.conifremplate.cfm?Section=Best Practices. Explorer appreciates you notifying us early in the project and asks that you keep us informed of any new developments with this project. We look forward to assisting with this project to ensure its safe completion. If I can be of further assistance, please contactChris Stovall me at (918) 493-5120. 7SG Enclosures E-mail: R. Wright M. Ashcraft P. Nwakoby W.J. Sanders 12" MIN. COVER CLEAN SOIL TO AT - LEAST DENSITY OF SURROUNDING SOIL INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR PROTECTIVE REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS AT UNCASED ROAD CROSSINGS & DITCHES SLABS TO EXTEND FROM BACK SIDE OF CURB TO ROM RIGHT-OF-WAY 1 B" MIN. BACKFILL TO BE COMPACTED TO THE GREATER OF SURROUNDING SOIL OR CITY OR STATE SPECIFICATIONS. 12' MIN. PIPE DETAIL SLAB LENGTH TO BE THAT DISTANCE NEEDED TO PROTECT PIPE TO NEW RIGHT-OF-WAY 12" MIN. COVER WITH CLEAR! SOIL COMPACTED TO AT LEAST DENSITY OF SURROUNDING SOIL REINFORCED SLAB TWO LAYER'S OF .j9 WELDED WIRE MESH OR SINGLE LAYER OF #4 REBAR AT 12- C TO C EACH WAY CENTERED IN 6" SLAB r 6" BELOW PLUS NOTE: ALL CONCRETE TO BE A MINIMUM OF 300D PSI. OF PIPE CONCRETE SLABS TO BE INSTALLED WHERE DESIGNATED ON DRAWING. DETAIL OF PROTECTIVE REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB TULSA, OKLAHOMA °RN'M CSL I c'KD BES ATTACHMENT Imp 9/04 1'PIA"D. PAN VIII-H F-\AITACIf\VII-A Explorer Pipeline Company Encroachment Specification The following are minimum requirements for most proposed encroachments to avoid conflict with Explorer Pipeline's easement rights. It is not Explorer Pipeline's intent to convey that these are the only types of activities permitted; additional specifications may be required depending upon the proposed encroachments. For a review of your individual situation, please contact the nearest Explorer Pipeline Area Office toll -free at 1-888-876-0036 (select option #2, then #3). GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACE ALTERATIONS A) Federal and State laws require 48-72 hours notice given to the utility companies prior to beginning excavation. This may be accomplished by contacting a "One Call" system (see bottom of back page for listings). If you are unable to contact the appropriate one call system, please call the nearest Explorer Pipeline area office a minimum of 48 hours prior to commencing work. B) Explorer Pipeline's easement restricts the placement of a structure, building, parking lot or pond within the right-of-way. C) An authorized Explorer Pipeline representative must be on site during any type of excavation within the right-of-way- D) Any change in the amount of existing material (soil) on and over the right-of-way, that makes the total amount of cover less than four (4') feet or adds more than one (V) foot of cover, must be approved in advance by Explorer Pipeline's Encroachment Project Engineer (918) 493-5100 ext. 5172. E) Encroaching party will be responsible for any future erosion repairs due to its activities, or lack of proper erosion control measures, which result in Explorer Pipeline having to relocate its pipeline or take corrective measures to prevent its pipeline from becoming exposed. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BURIED LINE CROSSINGS A) All buried lines crossing Explorer Pipeline right-of-way shall be installed adhering to all applicable codes and requirements governing such installations. B) All buried lines crossing Explorer Pipeline's right-of-way must cross on an angle that when measured between the proposed buried line and Explorer Pipeline right-of-way is between 90 and 45 degrees. This angle must be maintained across the entire width of the right- of-way- C) All buried lines crossing Explorer Pipeline's pipeline shall maintain a minimum separation of 24 inches between the two lines, with the same grade of depth carried across the entire right-of-way. D) All buried lines should cross under the pipeline. However, should the encroaching party be unable to comply with the 24" clearance requirements due to obstructions or unfavorable soil conditions, Explorer Pipeline's representative may approve special design and construction. E) Explorers pipeline shall be exposed at encroaching party's expense during all bored crossings where clearance between Explorer Pipeline's line and proposed bore path is ten feet (10') or less. Upon completing crossing, compact all disturbed backfill to a density equal to or greater than surrounding soil. F) No foreign appurtenances (meters, poles, drop boxes, collection basins, etc.) shall be located within Explorer Pipeline's right-of-way. G) Encroaching party shall furnish and install a six inch wide burial warning tape, 12 to 18 inches above all non metallic lines and extend across the entire width of Explorer Pipeline's right-of-way. H) Where physically possible, signs shall be installed at each edge of right-of-way by encroaching party to locate and identify owner, type of service, and emergency phone numbers. 1) Encroaching party will be responsible for any future erosion repairs due to its activities, or lack of proper erosion control measures, which result in Explorer Pipeline having to relocate its pipeline or take corrective measures to prevent its pipeline from becoming exposed. PARALLEL ENCROACHMENTS WITHIN EXPLORER PIPELINE'S RIGHT-OF-WAY A) The requirements for parallel encroachments within Explorer Pipeline's right-of-way will be determined by Explorer Pipelines Supervisor, Damage Prevention, (918) 493-5120. 1. EXCAVATION EPL-331 Rev. VI 02/2013 A) Plans for any excavation on the right-of-way must be approved before commencing work. Excavating closer than 12-18 inches to the pipeline or cathodic protection (C_P.) wires shall be done by hand until the pipeline and C.P. wires are exposed and shall be done only with the approval and in the presence of an authorized Explorer Pipeline representative. After Explorer Pipeline's pipeline and C.P. wires have been exposed, the excavation equipment should be positioned so that from the point of operations the equipment will not reach within 18 inches of the pipeline or C.P. wires. B) If a backhoe is used, the bucket should be curled under each time I is returned to the ditch and will have a plate covering all teeth to reduce the chance of gouges or punctures to the pipe. C) Any plowing or ripping of soil on the right-of-way, including agricultural, at depths greater than 18 inches will be handled on a case by case basis. 2. COMMUNICATION LINES (FIBER OPTIC, TELEPHONE, TV, OTHER DATA LINES) A) Shall meet all provisions GENERAL REQUIREMENTS — BURIED LINE CROSSINGS. B) For clearances less than 48" below Explorer Pipeline and for all crossings over Explorer Pipeline, fiber optics shall be encased in rigid steel conduit the full width of right -of --way. Directionally bored installations will be evaluated on a case by case basis. 3. POWER LINES (BURIED) A) Shall meet all provisions GENERAL REQUIREMENTS — BURIED LINE CROSSINGS. B) Shall have minimum clearances between lines of 24 inches. C) Shall be encased in steel conduit with a minimum of 6" of red concrete on top of the conduit. Concrete may be omitted when crossing under Explorer Pipeline's line and the following minimum clearances are obtained: 48 inches between Explorer Pipeline's pipeline and top of steel conduit or, 72 inches for bored installations utilizing non -steel conduit. D) In the event Explorer Pipeline allows a buried a power line to cross over the pipeline, the steel conduit shall be the full width of the right- of-way and centralized in a 12" minimum layer of red concrete. E) Signs shall be placed at each edge of the right-of-way to mark the underground cable angle and path of crossing. The signs are to be furnished by the Power Company of the encroaching party. 4. POWER LINES (ABOVEGROUND) A) Shall maintain a minimum of 25 feet of clearance above and completely across the right-of-way. B) Shall have no poles or appurtenances located on the right-of-way. 5. SEWER AND WATER LINES A) Shall meet all provisions GENERAL REQUIREMENTS -BURIED LINE CROSSINGS. B) Septic tanks / drain fields are not permitted within the right-of-way. 6. METALLIC PIPE CROSSINGS A) At Explorer Pipeline's discretion all metallic pipe crossing Explorer Pipeline's pipeline shall have corrosion test leads installed on Explorer Pipeline's pipeline and on the encroaching pipe at point(s) of intersection and in cases of parallel encroachments at point(s) mutually agreeable to both companies. B) Explorer Pipeline personnel must install leads on Explorer Pipeline's pipeline. 7. STREETS, ROADS, DRIVEWAYS AND RAILROADS A) Unpaved residential driveways will be allowed provided there shall be a minimum cover of 48" between the lowest point of road sub - grade and top of Explorer Pipeline's pipeline. B) An opportunity for Explorer Pipeline to make a pipe inspection must be given at least 48 hours prior to the start of any construction. C) Provisions A, C, D, & E of the GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR Explorer Pipeline Page 1 of 2 Explorer Pipeline Company Encroachment Specification SURFACE ALTERATIONS pertain to driveway crossings. D) Street, road, and railroad construction require a special encroachment agreement. Plans for such crossings should be submitted a minimum of 180 calendar days prior to work commencement to allow time for project impact review by the Explorer Pipeline's Engineering Department. 8. FENCES A) Privacy fences are not permitted, unless otherwise authorized by the easement. B) Fence posts shall not be installed within 3 feet of the center of the pipeline and the first post either side of the pipe shall be set in hand dug holes. To perform normal maintenance, access through or around fences crossing the right-of-way must be provided. C) Installer shall adhere to provisions A & C of GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACE ALTERATIONS. 9. LANDSCAPING A) Flower beds, lawns and vegetable gardens are permitted within the right-of-way, but may be damaged by routine or annual maintenance / testing, if planted directly over the pipeline. Heavy maintenance may require total clearing of the right-of-way. B) The planting of trees or shrubbery on, or which hang over; Explorer Pipeline's right-of-way is prohibited unless specifically stated in right-of-way agreement or easement. C) Provisions of GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACE ALTERATIONS shall apply to landscaping. 10. OPEN WATERWAYS A) Open waterways smaller than 3 feet wide at the bottom are defined as "ditches" and must have a minimum of 3 feet of cover from the top of the pipe to the bottom of the ditch, or the ditch must be lined using an approved Explorer Pipeline method and material. Larger open waterways are considered on a case by case basis. B) Anyone altering (clearing, regrading or changing alignment) a waterway on Explorer Pipeline's rightof-way must obtain approval from Explorer Pipeline and shall meet Provisions A, C. D & E of the GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACE ALTERATIONS. 11. SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE TILE (NON METALLIC) A) Shall meet provisions A, B, E, F, & H, of GENERAL REQUIREMENTS- BURIED LINE CROSSINGS. B) A minimum clearance of 12" is desired at the crossing with a constant grade the full width of Explorer Pipeline's right-of-way. C) Field tiles that cross over the pipeline shall require special non- metallic support. Support is not required for plastic drain lines. 12. TEMPORARY HEAVY EQUIPMENT CROSSINGS A) Equipment such as construction, logging, etc., must cross the pipeline only at Explorer Pipeline approved crossing locations where the cover has been checked and determined adequate to meet load -bearing requirements. B) Provisions A, C, D, & E of the GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACE ALTERATIONS also apply. EPL-331 Rev. VI 02(2013 NOTE: These specifications are subject to change. Please contact your local Explorer Pipeline office prior to commencing any work on the right-of-way. EXPLORER PIPELINE AREA OFFICES These ARE NOT emergency numbers. Hammond, Indiana Greenville, Texas (877) 931-7473 (877) 918-7473 Wood River, Illinois Houston, Texas (877) 926-7473 (877)915-7473 Glenpool, Oklahoma Port Arthur, Texas (877) 925-7473 (877) 912-7473 Arlington, Texas (877) 921-7473 ONE CALL SYSTEMS National One Call 811 Indiana 1-800-382-5544 Illinois 1-800.892-0123 Missouri 1-800-344-7483 Oklahoma 1-800522-6543 Texas 1-800-545-6005 Louisiana 1-800-272-3020 EXPLORER PIPELINE COMPANY 24-HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER (CALL TOLL FREE) 1-888-876-0036 Explorer Pipeline Page 2 of 2 Page 1 of 1 Travis Martinek From: Waterwall, Celeste [Celeste.Waterwall@energytransfer.com] Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 3:49 PM To: Travis Martinek Cc: Clements, Steven Subject: Indian Lakes Phase 12 No Objection E-mail concerning Energy Transfer Facilities Attachments: Scanned from a Xerox multifunction device.pdf; Steve Clements.pdf Mr. Martinek, Energy Transfer Company received e-mail on January 18, 2013 concerning the subject project. At the subject location, Energy Transfer does own, operate and maintain a two (2) pipelines, one (1) 8-inch and one (1) 10-inch high-pressure, natural gas steel pipelines (ETC Facilities). ETC has determined your proposed improvements will not at this time cause any adjustments to be made to ETC's Facilities and is agreeable to the proposed project as shown on Attached Exhibit "A". (1) An ETC representative must have the opportunity to be present and be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to any work (excavation or operation of heavy equipment) at or near the pipeline. The planning, scheduling, and performance of this work is to be coordinated with the following Lone Star Representative: Name Mr. Steve Clements Line Patrolman Location Bryan Office Telephone 979-820-7146 (cell) In accordance with State approved Notification Centers, ETC shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance of any construction or maintenance activity. ETC currently utilizes the Texas One Call (TX One Call) as its notification center. You must contact the TX One Call notification center Dial 811 to reach Texas One Call or phone 1-800-344-8377, in addition to contacting ETC's field representative Steve Clements at (979) 820-7146 (cell), before commencing any Crossing at or near ETC's Pipeline Facility; and ETC respectfully requests that a note be placed onto your construction drawings informing your contractor of the name and phone numbers for the ETC representative mentioned above and stating that a minimum of 48 hours' notice be given before any construction activity takes place. Please call with any questions and or concerns. Thank you, Celeste A. Waterwall supervisor of Encroachments -Energy Transfer/HPL 1300 Main, Houston, Tx 77002 Office: 713- 989-2835/Fax: 713-989-1136/Cell: 832-693-6468 celeste.waterwall@eneraytransfer.com Private and confidential as detailed here. 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