API has scheduled an additional ½ day meeting on public awareness on July 1, 2010. It is intended to follow the PHMSA/NAPSR Public Awareness Workshop (scheduled for June 30th) and will be held at the same venue, the Intercontinental Hotel in Houston, TX.

The purpose of this workshop is to provide a forum for operators to discuss challenging issues in public awareness and damage prevention. The agenda includes presentations on the revisions to Recommended Practice (RP) 1162 and findings from a 2007 and 2009 industry survey of stakeholders. During the scheduled breakout session, operators will share their experiences in measuring the effectiveness of their programs and implementing enhancements.

The workshop is designed for pipeline company personnel who are responsible for implementing, evaluating and enhancing their company’s public awareness program. Vendors currently under contract with a pipeline operator to implement an operator’s program are also invited to attend.

Registration:
Additional workshop information and registration details will be posted the week of June 7th on the API website.