A Case StudyWilliamsport

Lycoming County

Pipelines in Pennsylvania

Shale in Pennsylvania

Why Williamsport? Location, Location, Location

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Why Williamsport?

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Why Williamsport?

Location

Pipeline map

https://www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov/PublicViewer/composite.jsf

What’s the Problem?

Pipeline Infrastructure

Environmentally Sensitive Areas

Regulation and Enforcement

Outcomes

overview of the state of pipelines

expert, objective information on pipeline safety

review of regulations

sound recommendations

Goal

Safe, environmentally sensitive, efficient transmission system for Pennsylvania

Why League of Women Voters?

Why a Grant?

Expertise› review status› review regulations› recommend changes

Role of League of Women Voters

Communication • forums and focus groups• public relations (press, radio, cable

TV)• Internet presence (website)

Public Awareness (survey/interview) Dissemination of Results Public Participation in Decision Making