MIPL Emergency Management Program
The public can provide notification of an issue by calling the 24-Hour Emergency number 1-306-777-9800. This is published at www.miplcl.com and in our damage prevention and stakeholder engagement program materials and as part of the information posted on pipeline markers. The damage prevention and stakeholder engagement programs are designed to educate the affected public and public officials about the presence of pipelines and facilities in their communities as well as provide information on the products in the pipelines and facilities. The programs also detail safety and emergency hazard awareness and response. Detailed information about the products in the pipelines and facilities is provided to first responders so they will be able to quickly identify and properly respond during an emergency. Products in MIPL Pipelines MIPL pipelines are used to transport natural gas inter-provincially and internationally, both into and out of the United States markets. General safety information regarding the natural gases transported is available in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in the Emergency Procedures Manual. MIPL's basic product information and general hazards associated with the transported natural gases are outlined in Table 2 below: 2.1
TABLE 2: MIPL's Basic Product Information
Product
Appearance
Odor
Special Behavior
Hazards
Low density and lighter than air In an open area, it rises into the atmosphere and dissipates In an enclosed area, it collects overhead first Low density and lighter than air In an open area, it rises into the atmosphere and dissipates In an enclosed area, it collects overhead first
Extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Suffocation can occur if vapours displace the oxygen in an enclosed area Extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Suffocation can occur if vapours displace the oxygen in an enclosed area
Natural Gas (Odorized)
Colourless gas Rotten egg-like
Natural Gas (Sweet)
Colourless gas Odourless.
There can be a slight hydrocarbon odour that may not be detected by everyone
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