1. Safety and Reliability

Emergency Officials

PSE&G is Committed to Partnering with Local Emergency Officials

This page includes links to important tools and reference documents for responding to gas emergencies.  The presentation reviewed at the most recent liaison meetings is provided here for your reference.  This material is password protected.  Contact Public.Awareness@PSEG.com with your name and organization to obtain the password.

The overall goal of the Public Awareness Program is to enhance public safety through increased public awareness and knowledge.

  1. Raise the awareness of the affected public, local public officials, emergency officials, and excavators of the presence of pipelines in their community and understanding of the role of pipelines in transporting energy.

    • Educate stakeholders that pipelines are safe but natural gas must be handled properly.
    • Educate stakeholders that they play a significant role in pipeline safety regarding third party damage and right-of-way encroachment.
    • Educate stakeholders about One-Call requirements, damage prevention requirements, and safe excavation practices.
    • Educate stakeholders on steps they must take to prevent pipeline emergencies.
    • Educate stakeholders how to recognize hazards associated with a pipeline emergency and how to protect themselves.
    • Educate stakeholders on how to notify the pipeline operator in case of emergencies or regarding questions or concerns.
    • Educate stakeholders how to safely respond to a pipeline emergency.

  2. Provide a framework to manage the Public Awareness Program and allow for ongoing assessment and any necessary enhancement or improvement.

 

Management Commitment and Support

  • Public Service Electric and Gas Company is an active and respected member of the utility industry, and is fully committed to the safe and efficient operation of gas transmission and distribution systems. Public and community awareness and safety are always in the forefront of operations, and PSE&G is committed to maintaining ongoing effective communications throughout our service territory.
  • PSE&G is fully committed to the objectives embodied in the Public Awareness Program. PSE&G will continually support these activities necessary to meet or exceed the requirements of DOT CFR Part 192 Sections 192.7 and 192.616 – Public Awareness and DOT CFR Part 192.111 M Subpart O – Pipeline Integrity Management.
  • PSE&G anticipates that the Public Awareness Program will raise the knowledge of the affected public and key stakeholders of the presence of pipelines in their community and the understanding of the role of pipelines in transporting energy, and through this awareness, increase the operational safety of the gas distribution system.