11:00-12:00 p.m.
KEYNOTE: The Natural Gas Industry As Seen From the Nation's Capitol**
Bert Kalisch, President
The American Public Gas Association
12:00-1:00 p.m.
* LUNCH (Atrium)
Sponsored by: Holland Supply / Sensus
**Continuing Education Credit from the Ohio Gas Association for Professional Engineers
| Thursday, March 31, 2011 - Afternoon |
| General Session |
Technical Session |
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Federal Expectations of State GPS Audits of Operators**
Pete Chase
John Williams
PUCO
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1:00-2:00 p.m.
Pipeline Coatings - Current Technologies & Applications**
Jim Utley
Denso North America
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2:00-3:00 p.m.
Lessons Learned from Claims Paid
Ron Six
AEGIS Insurance Services |
2:00-3:00 p.m.
New Developments in Regulators**
Gleb Maksimov, Dresser, Inc.
Todd Bradley, Elster American Meter
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3:00-3:15 p.m.
BREAK
Sponsored by: The Energy Cooperative |
3:00-3:15 p.m.
BREAK
Sponsored by: The Energy Cooperative |
3:15-4:15 p.m.
Regulatory & Financial Issues Arising From Recent Pipeline Incidents**
Moderator: John Spinks, Vectren
Scott Keifer, Vectren
Jim Callahan, Duke Energy
Brian Moidel, Dominion
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3:15-4:15 p.m.
Over-Pressure Protection for Distribution Systems**
Paul Honchar
Sensus
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4:15-5:00 p.m.
What's New: A Brief Overview from Affiliate Members on the Latest Products & Services
OGA Affiliate Members
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4:15-5:00 p.m.
New Technology in Riser Installation & DIMP Implications**
Doug Nagy, Elster Perfection
Paul Oleska, Oleksa & Associates
Jim Royston
John Samdovsky
Energy Control Systems
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| Friday, April 1, 2011 |
| General Session |
Technical Session |
7:30-8:30 a.m.
BUFFET BREAKFAST
Sponsored by: Utility Technologies International (UTI) |
7:30-8:30 a.m.
BUFFET BREAKFAST
Sponsored by: Utility Technologies International (UTI) |
8:30-9:30 a.m.
New Developments in Damage Prevention & Line Encroachment**
Shad Sargand, Ph.D., Ohio University
Richard D. Dickerson, UTI
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8:30-9:30 a.m.
Communication Technologies for the Natural Gas Industries**
Steve Donnermeyer
Mercury Instruments
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9:30-10:15 a.m.
Ergonomic Tool Use
Bruce K. Campbell
Campbell Consulting & Sales
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9:30-10:15 a.m.
New NFPA 54 Purging Section Roundtable**
Moderator: Tony Berkemeir, Vectren
Rich Losey, NiSource
Jim Callahan, Duke Energy
Don MacBride, Dominion
|
10:15-10:30
BREAK
Sponsored by: Atmos Energy Marketing |
10:15-10:30
BREAK
Sponsored by: Atmos Energy Marketing |
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Operator Qualified Outage Response Mutual Aid
Rob Smith
Columbia Gas of Ohio
|
10:30-11:00 a.m.
2708 Medium Density Bi-Modal PE Materials**
Brian Moidel
Dominion
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11:00-12:00 p.m.
The Outlook for Tax & Investment Direction in 2011 & Beyond
Roger Criblez
Chuck Stumpp
Pry Professional Group
Steve Mosshart, Straight Line Group
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11:00-12:00 p.m.
The Road to Compliance: DIMP & Ohio Small Utility DIMP Plan Status**
Allison Walters, Dominion
Brian Powell, NiSource
Lindey Jackson, UTI
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