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Enbridge Energy Company,Inc. Lee Monthei <br /> Enbridge(U.S.)Inc. V.R.Major Projects Execution <br /> Superior City Center Major Projects <br /> 1409 Hammond Avenue Tel 715 398 4720 <br /> 3rd Floor lee rnoritheir?enbridge corn <br /> Superior,WI 54880-5247 <br /> wwwenbndqepartr5cory1 <br /> September 24, 2014 <br /> Town of Medina <br /> 50 East Waterloo Road <br /> Waterloo,WI 53594 <br /> ATTN: Board of Supervisors <br /> Planning Commission Members <br /> In recent communications with Town officials, Enbridge was asked to provide a <br /> summary of responsibilities related to the operation of its facilities and pipelines. <br /> Maintaining strong partnerships with landowners and local government units is a top <br /> priority for Enbridge, and we are happy to provide you with the information you've <br /> requested. <br /> Enbridge is responsible for the safe and reliable delivery of liquid petroleum products. <br /> To fulfill this obligation, we employ a variety of measures to ensure the safety of the <br /> products, as well as the people who work and live near our pipelines and associated <br /> facilities. These measures include: <br /> - Incorporating the highest safety standards and best practices in the planning, <br /> design and operation of the pipeline, including compliance with extensive <br /> federal pipeline safety regulations administered and enforced by the Pipeline <br /> and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, a unit of the U.S. Department <br /> of Transportation; <br /> • Designing and manufacturing steel pipe and connected facilities with a safety <br /> factor that meets or exceeds federal regulations and applicable technical <br /> standards; <br /> - Thorough inspection of pipeline installation processes during construction; <br /> - Testing the pipeline before operations commence; <br /> - A state-of-the-art pipeline control system that is operated and staffed around <br /> the clock, allowing for safe pipeline shutdown in emergency circumstances; <br /> - Regular inspection and maintenance of the pipelines and facilities by highly- <br /> trained technicians; <br /> - An educational outreach program for landowners, excavators, emergency <br /> responders and public officials regarding the locations of pipelines and <br /> facilities and best practices for emergency response; <br />