Ameren Illinois Company BMP Distribution Partner Since 2016 OMB Control No. 2060-0722 Approval expires 08/31/2021 Ameren ILLINOIS Background Ameren iliinois's natural gas operations rank as the state's third largest, safely delivering natural gas to 816,000 customers in central and southern Illinois. The company maintains a vast natural gas delivery network that includes over 18,400 miles of transmission and distribution mains and 12 underground storage fields. Ameren's approach to sustainability involves carefully weighing our responsibilities to our customers and communities, workforce, environment and shareholders. Additional information on Ameren's commitment to sustainability may be found at www.amerencsr.com. Historical Highlights Distribution Mains and Services I Leak Repairs Ameren Illinois is accelerating its repair of non- hazardous underground distribution system leaks. The repair activities have resulted in fewer open underground leaks and reduced methane emissions. Open Underground Leaks 1143 Distribution Mains and Services I Replacement of Mechanically Coupled Steel Mains and Services Ameren Illinois initiated the accelerated replacement of mechanically coupled, coated steel mains and services in 2015. The replacement activities have reduced underground leaks, eliminated future leaks on these facilities, and reduced methane emissions. Ameren Illinois completed the replacement of all cast/wrought iron mains and services in 2005. Miles of Coupled Steel Main Replaced 50 507 4 .2 40 Miles of Main » o o o c E= Jl 30.3 I 36 J5 J il 5 1 2014 2015 2C 16 2017 2018 2019 2( Year (2019-2023 Project* 20 2C d) 21 2( 122 2C 23 EPA Form No. 5900-413 ------- Ameren Illinois Company Historical Fact Sheet Distribution Mains and Services I Damage Prevention Ameren Illinois initiated a 'Watch and Protect' program to reduce third-party damage to distribution mains and services in 2012. As part of this program, Ameren Illinois requires onsite stand- by of third party excavations for all transmission mains, distribution mains operating at 100 psig or greater, and all mains 8 inches or larger. Additionally, quality assurance audits of facility locates are completed to verify accuracy. These activities have reduced damage to distribution facilities, reduced methane emissions, and improved communication with excavators. Third-Party Damage Third-Party Damage/1,000 Locates An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 14 hours per response. Send comments on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of automated collection techniques to the Director, Collection Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20460. Include the OMB control number in any correspondence. Do not send the completed form to this address. ------- |