STORAGE & COMPRESSOR STATION - FIELD CHECKLIST

Unless otherwise noted, all code references are to 49CFR Part 192.
If an item is marked Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable, or Not Checked, an explanation must be included in this report.

Operator: AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY Operator ID#: 32513

Inspection Date(s): 9/3/2015 Man Days: 1
Inspection Unit: Glasford Storage
Location of Audit: Glasford
Exit Meeting Contact: Rick Zimmer
Inspection Type: Standard Inspection - Field Audit
Pipeline Safety Representative(s): Charles Gribbins
Company Representative to Receive Report: Michael Fuller
Company Representative's Email Address: mfuller2@ameren.com

Headquarters Address Information: 300 Liberty

Peoria, IL 61602
Emergency Phone#: (800) 755-5000
Fax#:
Official or Mayor's Name: Ron Pate
Phone#: (217) 424-6518
Email:
Inspection Contact(s) Title Phone No.
Chris Juliusson Gas Quality Assurance Consultant (217) 685-2377
John Sigler Gas Quality Assurance Consultant (309) 360-0530
Rick Zimmer Supervisor Gas Storage (217) 735-6936

VALVE MAINTENANCE Status

[192.179(b)] Are transmission valves protected from tampering or damage? Satisfactory
[192.745(a)] Were the valves inspected accessible? Satisfactory
General Comment:

The following valves were inspected at the following locations:

Cilco #3 GSF 063 Valve
Cilco #9 GSF 065, 061, 058 Valves
Cilco #8 GSF 057A, 060A Valves
Cilco #7 GSF 052 Valve
Cilco#6 GSF 050, 049 Valves
Cilco #10 GSF 054A, 053 Valves
Cilco #5 GSF 047A, 046 Valve
All valves are above ground at the Glasford Storage facility

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ICC cannot and will not certify nor conclude that an operator is in full compliance with rule requirements, even if the inspection ILPS #12
does not identify any areas of non-compliance. Operators are wholly responsible for compliance with regulations.
 STORAGE & COMPRESSOR STATION - FIELD CHECKLIST
Unless otherwise noted, all code references are to 49CFR Part 192.
If an item is marked Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable, or Not Checked, an explanation must be included in this report.

[192.745(a)] Was the condition of the valve box checked? Not Applicable
General Comment:

There are no valve boxes, all valves are above ground at the Glasford Storage facility

PRESSURE TESTING Status

[192.719(a)] Is pre-tested transmission pipe inventory maintained for use in an emergency? Not Checked
General Comment:

Staff did not inspect any pre-tested pipe inventories at the storage field during this inspection.

MARKING OF MATERIAL Status

[192.63(a)] Does the operator's components and pipe contain the required markings? Not Checked
General Comment:

Staff did not inspect any pipe components during this audit.

DAMAGE PREVENTION Status

Category Comment:

Staff asked about any planned excavation activities in the storage area, the operator stated they did not have any pending locates at the time of this inspection.

[192.614] Does the operator have a valid notification of planned excavation activities? Not Checked
General Comment:

Staff did not complete damage prevention activities during this field Audit.

[265.40(a)] Did the operator complete the locating activities in the specified timeframe? Not Checked
General Comment:

Staff did not complete damage prevention activities during this field Audit.

[192.614(c)(5)] Were temporary markings made in accordance with the operator’s Operation and
Not Checked
Maintenance Manual?
General Comment:

Staff did not complete damage prevention activities during this field Audit.

[192.707(a)(1)] Are line markers placed and maintained as close as practical over each buried
main and transmission line located at each crossing of a public road and railroad? Satisfactory

General Comment:

Line Markers were checked for proper placement and labeling. Staff observed line markers along the entire right of way for the Glasford Storage and
Transmission facilities and well sites.

[192.707(a)(2)] Are line markers placed and maintained as close as practical over each buried
main and transmission line located wherever necessary to identify the location of
Satisfactory
the transmission line or main to reduce the possibility of damage or interference?

[192.707(c)] Are line markers placed and maintained as close as practical over each buried Satisfactory

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ICC cannot and will not certify nor conclude that an operator is in full compliance with rule requirements, even if the inspection ILPS #12
does not identify any areas of non-compliance. Operators are wholly responsible for compliance with regulations.
 STORAGE & COMPRESSOR STATION - FIELD CHECKLIST
Unless otherwise noted, all code references are to 49CFR Part 192.
If an item is marked Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable, or Not Checked, an explanation must be included in this report.

main and transmission line located above ground?

[192.707(d)(1)] Do the operator's line markers contain the following information: The following
must be written legibly on a background of sharply contrasting color on each line
marker: The word "Warning," "Caution," or "Danger" followed by the words "Gas
Satisfactory
(or name of gas transported) Pipeline" all of which, except for markers in heavily
developed urban areas, must be in letters at least 1 inch (25 millimeters) high
with ¼ inch (6.4 millimeters) stroke?
[192.707(d)(2)] Do the operator's line markers contain the following information: The following
must be written legibly on a background of sharply contrasting color on each line
Satisfactory
marker: The name and phone number (including area code) of the operator
where the operator can be reached at all times.
CATHODIC PROTECTION Status
[192.463(a)] Is the applicable cathodic protection criteria contained in Appendix D of this part
Satisfactory
being followed?
General Comment:

Staff verified pipe to soil readings to insure they meet the requirements in Appendix D of Code of Federal Regulations.

[192.465(a)] Were pipe to soil readings taken? Satisfactory

General Comment:

Pipe to soil reading were taken at the following location in the storage field at the well sites:
Cilco #3 -1.91 volts
Cilco #9 -1.75 volts -1.57 volts
Cilco #8 -1.90 volts 1.87 volts
Cilco #7 1.59 volts -1.62 volts
Cilco #2 -1.31 volts -1.44 volts
Cilco #6 -2.52 volts -2.27 volts
Cilco #10 -1.67 volts -1.56 volts
Cilco #5 -1.86 volts -1.68 volts
[192.465(b)] Were rectifier installation inspected? Not Checked
General Comment:

Staff did not inspect the rectifier on the Glasford Storage System.

[192.465(a)] Were isolated mains/services tested? Satisfactory

General Comment:

The operator has isolated sections of pipe that are above ground at the well site locations.

[192.465(c)] Were critical/non critical bonds tested? Satisfactory

General Comment:

There is one bond which is non-critical and it is located at CILCO #6 well site.

[192.467(a)] Is electrical isolation provided by use of insulated meter spud, valve, union, or
Satisfactory
flange?
General Comment:

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ICC cannot and will not certify nor conclude that an operator is in full compliance with rule requirements, even if the inspection ILPS #12
does not identify any areas of non-compliance. Operators are wholly responsible for compliance with regulations.
 STORAGE & COMPRESSOR STATION - FIELD CHECKLIST
Unless otherwise noted, all code references are to 49CFR Part 192.
If an item is marked Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable, or Not Checked, an explanation must be included in this report.

Electrical isolation is provided by insulated flanges on the transmission pipeline at the well heads.

[192.467(c)] Were casings installations tested for electrical isolation? Not Applicable
General Comment:

The operator no longer has casings in the storage field, the last casing was removed a years ago.

[192.479(a)] Is the above ground piping coated or painted as required?

Satisfactory

General Comment:

All above ground piping was found to have been painted at all the well sites.

[192.479(c)] Is the pipeline free of corrosion or pitting?

Satisfactory

General Comment:

There was no corrosion or pitting occurring on any of the above grade piping in the section of wells inspected

PRESSURE LIMITING AND REGULATING DEVICES (MECHANICAL) Status

Category Comment:

Glasford Storage Field does not contain any pressure limiting stations on the storage field piping.

[192.739(a)(2)] Was each pressure limiting station, relief device (except rupture discs), and
pressure regulating station and its equipment subjected at intervals not exceeding
15 months, but at least once each calendar year, to inspections and tests to Not Applicable
determine that it is adequate from the standpoint of capacity and reliability of
operation for the service in which it is employed?
[192.739(a)(3)] Was each
pressure limiting station, relief device (except rupture discs), and pressure
regulating station and its equipment subjected at intervals not exceeding 15
months, but at least once each calendar year, to inspections and tests to Not Applicable
determine that it is except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, set to
control or relieve at the correct pressure consistent with the pressure limits of
§192.201(a)?
[192.739(a)(4)] Was each pressure limiting station, relief device (except rupture discs), and
pressure regulating station and its equipment subjected at intervals not exceeding
15 months, but at least once each calendar year, to inspections and tests to Not Applicable
determine that it is properly installed and protected from dirt, liquids, or other
conditions that might prevent proper operation.?
[192.317(b)] Is each above ground transmission line or main protected from accidental
Satisfactory
damage by vehicular traffic or other similar causes?
General Comment:

The above ground transmission is protected from vehicular traffic by distance or by the installation of barricades.

[192.741(a),192.741(c)] Were telemetering and/or recording gauges inspected for abnormally high or low
Not Checked
pressure indications?
General Comment:

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ICC cannot and will not certify nor conclude that an operator is in full compliance with rule requirements, even if the inspection ILPS #12
does not identify any areas of non-compliance. Operators are wholly responsible for compliance with regulations.
 STORAGE & COMPRESSOR STATION - FIELD CHECKLIST
Unless otherwise noted, all code references are to 49CFR Part 192.
If an item is marked Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable, or Not Checked, an explanation must be included in this report.

Staff did not verify there was any abnormally high or low pressure in the storage system.

[192.199(d)] Did the pressure relief or pressure limiting devices inspected to determine if the
Satisfactory
support was made of noncombustible material?
General Comment:

Staff verified that the support and vent stacks were constructed out of steel.

[192.199(e)] Did the pressure relief or pressure limiting devices inspected to determine if the
discharge stacks, vents, or outlet ports were designed to prevent accumulation of
Satisfactory
water, ice, or snow, and located where gas can be discharged into the
atmosphere without undue hazard.
General Comment:

Staff verified the vent stack and other ports were designed to prevent accumulation of water, ice, or snow.

[192.199(h)] Was each valve, designed to isolate the system under protection from its source
of pressure, secured to prevent unauthorized operation of any stop valve that will Satisfactory
make the pressure relief valve or pressure limiting device inoperative?
General Comment:

Staff verified that the valve that would isolate the system pressure was designed to prevent unauthorized operation at the stop valve making the relief or pressure
limiting device inoperative.

COMPRESSOR STATION INSPECTION Status

[192.163(e)] Does the equipment and wiring within compressor stations conform to the
Satisfactory
National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70?
General Comment:

Staff noted that all wiring in the compressor station was contained in metal conduit with the use of explosion proof electrical boxes.

[192.163(c)] Does the main operating floor have at least two separate and unobstructed exits? Satisfactory
General Comment:

Staff noted that there were four doors that open outward and were unobstructed with panic bars on each door.

[192.163(c)] Can each exit door latch open from inside without a key? Satisfactory
General Comment:

Staff noted that each door opened from the inside without a key, the doors were equipped with panic bars on each door.

[192.163(c)] Does each exit doors swing outward? Satisfactory

General Comment:

All swinging door's at the compressor station that are mounted on the exterior wall all swung outward.

[192.163(d)] Does each fence around a compressor station have at least 2 gates or other
Satisfactory
facilities for emergency exit?
General Comment:

Staff noted that there was at least two gates located so as to provide a convenient escape to a place of safety.

[192.163(d)] Does each gate located within 200 ft. of any compressor plant building open Satisfactory

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ICC cannot and will not certify nor conclude that an operator is in full compliance with rule requirements, even if the inspection ILPS #12
does not identify any areas of non-compliance. Operators are wholly responsible for compliance with regulations.
 STORAGE & COMPRESSOR STATION - FIELD CHECKLIST
Unless otherwise noted, all code references are to 49CFR Part 192.
If an item is marked Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable, or Not Checked, an explanation must be included in this report.

outward?
General Comment:

Staff noted that each gate located within 200 feet of the compressor station building opened outward and had panic bars on each gate.

[192.163(d)] When occupied, does the gate open from the inside without a key? Satisfactory
General Comment:

Each gate is equipped with panic bars and don't require a key to open.

[192.165(a)] If applicable, are there liquid separator(s) on the intake to the compressors? Satisfactory
General Comment:

Each compressor has a liquid separator on the intakes.

[192.165(b)(1)] Do the liquid separators have a manual means of removing liquids? Satisfactory
General Comment:

The operator stated that they remove the liquids manually because the field generates very little water.

[192.165(b)(2)] If slugs of liquid could be carried into the compressors, are there automatic
dumps on the separators, automatic compressor shutdown devices, or high liquid Satisfactory
level alarms?
General Comment:

The operator stated that they remove the liquids manually because the field generates very little water.

[192.167(a)(1)] Does the compressor station have an ESD that is able to block gas out of the
Satisfactory
station and blow down the station piping?
General Comment:

Staff inspected the ESD for the compressor station and noted the blowdown controls for the station

[192.167(a)(2)] Does the compressor station have an ESD that will discharge gas from the blow
Satisfactory
down piping at a location where the gas will not create a hazard?
General Comment:

Staff noted the location of the blowdown piping, the blowdown stack was located near the fence at a distance from the compress and where it can vent freely to
the atmosphere.
[192.167(a)(3)(i)] Does the compressor station have an ESD that will shut down gas compressing
equipment, gas fires, electrical facilities in compressor building and near gas Satisfactory
headers?
General Comment:

There are several ESD gas shut down's around the gas compressors and header system that will shut down the following equipment, gas compressors, any gas
fires and electrical equipment except electrical circuits needed for emergency lighting.

[192.167(a)(3)(ii)] Does the compressor station have an ESD that will maintain necessary electrical
circuits for emergency lighting and circuits needed to protect equipment from Satisfactory
damage?
General Comment:

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ICC cannot and will not certify nor conclude that an operator is in full compliance with rule requirements, even if the inspection ILPS #12
does not identify any areas of non-compliance. Operators are wholly responsible for compliance with regulations.
 STORAGE & COMPRESSOR STATION - FIELD CHECKLIST
Unless otherwise noted, all code references are to 49CFR Part 192.
If an item is marked Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable, or Not Checked, an explanation must be included in this report.

There are several ESD gas shut down's around the gas compressors and header system that will shut down the following equipment, gas compressors, any gas
fires and electrical equipment except electrical circuits needed for emergency lighting.

[192.167(a)(4)(i)] Does the compressor station have an ESD that is operable from at least two
Satisfactory
locations, each of which is outside the gas area of the station?
General Comment:

Staff verified that the station has at least two locations that were outside the gas area of the station and were near the exits gates on fenced facilities and were
not more than 500 feet from the limits of the station.
[192.167(a)(4)(ii)] Does the compressor station have an ESD that is operable from at least two
locations, each of which is near the exit gates, if the station is fenced, or near Satisfactory
emergency exits, if not fenced? AND
General Comment:

Staff verified that the station has at least two locations that were outside the gas area of the station and were near the exits gates on fenced facilities and were
not more than 500 feet from the limits of the station.
[192.167(a)(4)(iii)] Does the compressor station have an ESD that is operable from at least two
Satisfactory
locations, each of which is not more than 500 feet from the limits of the station?
General Comment:

Staff verified that the station has at least two locations that were outside the gas area of the station and were near the exits gates on fenced facilities and were
not more than 500 feet from the limits of the station.
[192.167(b)] Does each compressor station that supplies gas directly to a distribution system
(with no other adequate sources of gas available) have an emergency shutdown Not Applicable
system that will not function at the wrong time or cause unintended outages?
General Comment:

The compressor station does not directly supply a distribution system.

[192.163(e)] Are the proper permits and approvals authorized under NFPA 70 posted or
Not Checked
otherwise located at the compressor station?
General Comment:

Staff did not note a permits or lockout tags during this inspection.

[192.169(b)] Does each vent line that exhausts gas from a pressure relief valve of a
compressor station extend to a location where the gas may be discharged without Satisfactory
hazard?
General Comment:

Staff noted that the vent line vent any gas to the back of the compressor station where it can vent freely without hazard.

[192.171(a)] Do compressor stations have adequate fire protection facilities? Satisfactory

General Comment:

At the time of inspection staff noted to wheeled fire extinguisher and phone number of the area fire department.

[192.171(b)] Does each compressor station prime mover, other than an electrical induction or
synchronous motor, have an automatic device to shut down the unit before the
Not Applicable
speed of either the prime mover or the driven unit exceeds a maximum safe
speed?
General Comment:

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ICC cannot and will not certify nor conclude that an operator is in full compliance with rule requirements, even if the inspection ILPS #12
does not identify any areas of non-compliance. Operators are wholly responsible for compliance with regulations.
 STORAGE & COMPRESSOR STATION - FIELD CHECKLIST
Unless otherwise noted, all code references are to 49CFR Part 192.
If an item is marked Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable, or Not Checked, an explanation must be included in this report.

This station has electrical induction motors.

[192.171(c)] Does each compressor unit in a compressor station have a shutdown or alarm
Satisfactory
device that operates in the event of inadequate cooling or lubrication of the unit?
[192.171(d)] Does each compressor station gas engine that operates with pressure gas
injection equipped so that stoppage of the engine automatically shuts off the fuel Not Applicable
and vents the engine distribution manifold?
General Comment:

This station has electrical induction motors.

[192.171(e)] Does each muffler for a gas engine in a compressor station have vent slots or
holes in the baffles of each compartment to prevent gas from being trapped in the Not Applicable
muffler?
General Comment:

This station has electrical induction motors.

[192.173] Is each compressor station building ventilated to ensure that employees are not
endangered by the accumulation of gas in rooms, sumps, attics, pits, or other Satisfactory
enclosed places?
General Comment:

Staff noted that all the flooring around the compressors is grated and any leak of gas will vent up the roof and out of the building.

[192.605(b)(3)] Are facility maps current and up-to-date? Satisfactory

General Comment:

Staff observed current maps of the plant and piping.

[192.735(a)] Are combustible materials in quantities exceeding normal daily usage, stored a
Not Applicable
safe distance from the compressor building?
General Comment:

Staff was advised that there is no onsite gasoline storage tanks at the storage field.

[192.735(b)] Are above ground oil or gasoline storage tanks protected in accordance with
Not Applicable
NFPA standard no. 30?
General Comment:

Staff was advised that there is no onsite gasoline storage tanks at the storage field.

[192.736(b)] Does each gas detection system continuously monitor the compressor building
for a concentration of gas in air, and if that concentration of gas is detected, have
Satisfactory
an alarm system to warn persons about to enter the building and persons inside
the building of the danger?
General Comment:

Staff noted the location of the gas detection equipment and was advised that they continuously monitor the compressor building for concentration of gas in air,
and if concentrations of more than 25% will sound an alarm to warn the person in the building of the danger of natural gas release.

OPERATOR QUALIFICATION Status

Was a PHMSA Form 15 Operator Qualification Field Inspection Protocol Form completed? No

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ICC cannot and will not certify nor conclude that an operator is in full compliance with rule requirements, even if the inspection ILPS #12
does not identify any areas of non-compliance. Operators are wholly responsible for compliance with regulations.
 STORAGE & COMPRESSOR STATION - FIELD CHECKLIST
Unless otherwise noted, all code references are to 49CFR Part 192.
If an item is marked Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable, or Not Checked, an explanation must be included in this report.

General Comment:

Staff did not conduct an operator qualification field inspection protocol form.

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ICC cannot and will not certify nor conclude that an operator is in full compliance with rule requirements, even if the inspection ILPS #12
does not identify any areas of non-compliance. Operators are wholly responsible for compliance with regulations.
 STORAGE & COMPRESSOR STATION - FIELD CHECKLIST
Unless otherwise noted, all code references are to 49CFR Part 192.
If an item is marked Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable, or Not Checked, an explanation must be included in this report.

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ICC cannot and will not certify nor conclude that an operator is in full compliance with rule requirements, even if the inspection ILPS #12
does not identify any areas of non-compliance. Operators are wholly responsible for compliance with regulations.