Exhibitor Showcase open until 8:30 p.m.
Breakout session tracks: Damage Prevention, Eclectic, DIMP
7-8 a.m.
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Registration
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GENERAL SESSIONS |
8 a.m.
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Welcome
Commissioner Chris Nelson, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
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Introduction of Attendees
South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Staff
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8:30 a.m.
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Exhibitor Feature Product Introductions
Presenters: ViaData LP; Heath Consultants Inc.; Infra Source; Performance Pipe; Flagshooter LLC; and Nelson Technologies Inc.
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9:30 a.m.
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Refreshment and Networking Break
Hosted by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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9:45 a.m.
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State Manager Reports
Nathan Solem, Manager, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Pipeline Safety Program, Presentation (92 KB)
Bob Bachmeier, Manager, North Dakota Public Service Commission Pipeline Safety Program
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10:15 a.m.
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One Call Updates
Larry Janes, Executive Director, South Dakota One Call, Presentation (1,029 KB)
Chad Olson, Director of Education and Public Relations, North Dakota One Call, Presentation (587 KB)
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10:45 a.m.
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Association Update, Presentation (2,775 KB)
Troy Styer, President, South Dakota Pipeline Association
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11:15 a.m.
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Where's Everyone Digging: Pipeline Activity in the Upper Great Plains, Presentation (4,732 KB)
Doug Lee, P.E., Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson
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11:45 a.m.
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Lunch
On your own
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| CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
1 p.m.
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Damage Prevention Track
Federal Damage Prevention Update, Presentation (3,163 KB)
Sam Hall, Program Manager, USDOT, PHMSA, Programs Development Group
Eclectic Track
1 p.m. - South Dakota Pipeline Administrative Rules, Presentation (106 KB)
Kara Semmler, Staff Attorney, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Pipeline Safety Program
1:30 p.m. - Sioux Falls Sanitary Landfill Gas System Overview, Presentation (7,690 KB)
Dave McElroy, Superintendent, Sioux Falls Sanitary Landfill
DIMP Track
DIMP Mini Course, Presentation (1,304 KB)
DeWitt Burdeaux, Pipeline Safety Specialist, U.S. Department of Transportation, PHMSA, Pipeline Safety Program, Training and Qualifications
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2:30 p.m.
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Networking and Refreshment Break
Hosted by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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2:45 p.m.
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Damage Prevention Track
Damage Prevention Practice at Xcel Energy, Presentation
(688 KB)
Tim Mahedy, Damage Prevention Manager, Xcel Energy
Eclectic Track
WinDOT, Presentation (1.651 KB)
David Bull, Manager, ViaData LP
DIMP Track
2:45 p.m. – MidAmerican Energy Co.'s Approach to Risk Prioritization, Presentation (1,579 KB)
Dan Miller, Sr. Engineer, Gas Engineering, MidAmerican Energy Co.
3:15 p.m. – MidAmerican Energy Co.'s Experience with the DIMP Pilot Audit
Inspection: Process and Audit Results, Presentation (1,208 KB)
Dan Miller, Sr. Engineer, Gas Engineering, MidAmerican Energy Co.
3:30 p.m. – Gas Piping Technology Committee DIMP Guidance, Presentation (5,320 KB)
Marti Marek, GPTC Chair and Director of Engineering and Project Support Staff, Southwest Gas
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4 p.m.
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Damage Prevention Track
South Dakota Damage Prevention Improvement Process Update, Presentation (106 KB)
Nathan Solem, S.D. Public Utilities Commission Pipeline Safety Program
Eclectic Track
Revised Incident Reports/New Distribution Annual Report, Presentation (2,959 KB)
DeWitt Burdeaux, USDOT, PHMSA, Training and Qualifications
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5:30 p.m.
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Exhibitor Showcase Hospitality Reception
Hosted by vendors; open to all training attendees. |
Exhibitor showcase open until 5 p.m.
Breakout session tracks: Pipeline Failure Investigation, Eclectic, Case Studies
CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
7:30 a.m.
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Sioux Falls Sanitary Landfill Gas System Tour
Dave McElroy, Superintendent, Sioux Falls Sanitary Landfill
Pre-registration required - Bus will depart from the Hilton Garden Inn
at 7:30 a.m. Tour at landfill begins at 8 a.m.
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8 a.m.
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Exhibitor Feature Product Introductions
Presenters: Gas Training Specialties; ProSource Technologies Inc.; and GAS Products Sales Inc.
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8:30 a.m.
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State of the Art Cathodic Protection Practices and Equipment, Presentation (1,226 KB)
Marty Iozzo, President, General Corrosion Corp.
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10 a.m.
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Refreshment and Networking Break
Hosted by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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GENERAL SESSION |
10:15 a.m.
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Exhibitor Feature Product Introductions
Presenters: Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson; and Dresser Inc.
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10:35 a.m.
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Drug and Alcohol Program Mini Course, Presentation (3,800 KB)
DeWitt Burdeaux, USDOT, PHMSA, Training and Qualifications
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11:45 a.m.
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Lunch
On your own
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
1 p.m.
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Pipeline Failure Investigation Track
Investigation Process from Start to Finish, Presentation (764 KB)
David Bull, Manager, ViaData LP
Eclectic Track
Gas Piping Technology Committee Guide Part 192, Presentation (5,619 KB)
Marti Marek, GPTC Chair and Director of Engineering and Project Support Staff, Southwest Gas
Case Studies Track
Construction Issues, Presentation (6,425 KB)
DeWitt Burdeaux, USDOT, PHMSA, Training and Qualifications
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2:30 p.m.
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Networking and Refreshment Break
Hosted by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
2:45 p.m.
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Pipeline Failure Investigation Track
Investigation Process from Start to Finish, continued, Presentation (764 KB)
David Bull, Manager, ViaData LP
Eclectic Track
2:45 p.m. – Sewer Lateral Issue in Minnesota, Presentation
(195 KB)
Daniel J. Woehrle, Manager, Gas System Engineer, Xcel Energy
4 p.m. – Locating Sewer Laterals for Trenchless Installations, Presentation (1,788 KB)
Ron Blum, Gas Superintendent, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
4:15 p.m. – Fire-safe Insulating Gaskets, Presentation (3,869 KB)
Andrew Martin, GC Products
Case Studies Track
What's Wrong with This Picture?, Presentation (6,425 KB)
DeWitt Burdeaux, USDOT, PHMSA, Training and Qualifications |
Exhibitor showcase open until 10 a.m.
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