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2007 Lessons Learned and Solutions Panel Presentations

A wide-ranging presentation of issues which occured and problems dealt with during the 2007 construction season as well as a presentation of some of the solutions to make sure those problems do not recur in the future.  Issues from the Federal regualtory prespective as well as the pipeline industry, construction trades, and from the perspective of a conservation group and a display of opportunites for partnering with them were offered.

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  • Daniel Martin
    Presentation: 04/18/2008
    An overview of opportunities, challenges, and issues with project execution during 2007 pipeline activities in the natural gas transmission industry.

  • Lauren O'Donnell
    Presentation: 04/18/2008
    A status report on activity at FERC, successes, issues in the industry, and solutions for compliiance and improvement.

  • Kyle Stephens
    Presentation: 04/18/2008
    A discussion of goals and factors determining success in the field using proper design considerations, early involvement of all facets of the design team, ways to enhance the the ROW proccurement process, getting to construction, and avoiding problems with compliance.

  • Greg Kenney
    Presentation: 04/18/2008
    A review of Spectra's projects in 2007, critical issues faced, and fundamentals for success and avoidance of problems during all phases of a project.

  • David Sheehan
    Presentation: 04/18/2008
    A review of the manpower and equipment shortages, schedule and landowner issues faced by Sheehan Construction in 2007 and the solutions developed to address them.

  • Mike Zagata
    Presentation: 04/18/2008
    A review of the Ruffed Grouse Society, opportunities for the interstate natural gas pipeline industry to partner and be proactive, and the corporate and employee morale benefits of doing good things for wildlife and having a positive image.