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# Landowner FAQ Overall Questions What is a Natural Gas Gathering System? A natural gas gathering system can be madeup of pipelines, valves, compressor stations, meter stations, pig launchers/receiver s, cathodic protection sites and other support facilities. It serv es the important function of delivering natural gas from the originating wells to th e interstate gas pipeline network. What is the Role of Gathering Systems? After a well is drilled and completed, natura l gas can begin flowing. Gath ering pipelines are installed at the well site to carry the raw natural gas to a central location where multiple gathering lines come together. A gathering system looks a lot like a spider web but in reality, it’s more like a funnel. We try to accumulate or gather enough volum e from multiple wells into one central locat ion so we can transport and treat the ga s (if necessary) as efficiently and with as few facilities as possible. Depending on the quality of the natural gas stream, some treatment or processing may be needed to remove water and some of the heavier hydrocarbons, or natural gas liquids (ethane, propane, butane, etc. ) before the gas goes into the interstate transmission pipel ine system. Gas that does not contain large amounts of these liquids may be transported directly to an interstate pipeline for delive ry to local distribution companies and on to consumers. Compressors may be used intermitt ently along the pipeline to keep the gas moving. Williams currently owns and operates nearly 10,000 miles of natural gas gathering pipelines across the United States and offsho re in the Gulf of Mexico. These pipelines are monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week by highly-trained pipeline control specialists using st ate-of-the-art technology. What Product Is Transported? Natural gas, primarily made up of methane, is the product tran sported through gas gathering syst ems. Along the pipeline route, markers are placed to identify the product, operator and emergency telephone number. What is the Operating Pressure? The design and operation of gas gathering pipelines are regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) under the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 192. Each gathering pi peline has a maximum allowable operating pr essure (MAOP) of a certain number of pounds per square inch (psig). During operation, the overall pressure in the gathering system will fluctuate dependi ng on whether the product is traveling to or from a compressor station. The gathering system is most likely to approach the MAOP when it is downstream or goi ng out of a compressor station. After it leaves the compressor station, the pressure decreases uniformly along the gathering system. Follow 

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10 / 28 / 201 4What is the Depth of the Pipeline? The primary portion of a gas gathering system is the pipelines, which are installed underground. The depth of cover is at leas t 36 inches from the surface of the ground to the top of the pipe, with additional c over required at road, railroad and water body crossings as spec ified in DOT regulations. There will be short sections of pipe aboveground at compressor stations, block valves and pig launchers/receivers. These above ground locations are fenced for security purposes. How Did Williams Select the Route? Many factors go into selecting a gathering system route, including:

• Public safety– choosing a route that takes into account the safety and well being of the public • Environmental protection – choosing a route that mi nimizes environmental impacts • Efficiency– choosing a route that minimizes disturbance, facilitates construction, and makes economic sense Public consultation is an important component of the route sel ection, and Williams implements an extensive public outreach prog ram that provides several opportunities for landowners and other interested stake holders to provide input. We welcome your feedback throughout t his process. Land/Farming Questions How will I be compensated for th e pipeline crossing my property? Williams offers fair compensation to landowners for granting an easement for the installation of the gathering system on your p roperty. When applicable, additional compensation will be paid to you for any surface usage or damage/loss you incur during the construction of the gathering system. Such damages/losses usually involve crop loss and timber value, for example. Once the pipeline construction is complete , normal agricultural activities can resume over the pipeline. How will I be compensated for crop damage and loss? Compensation for crops is determined by calculating the crop acr eage affected by the construction of the pipeline within the ri ght of way, along with yield and value of the crop based on current market prices. What rights are granted with a pipeline easement? Essentially, the easement entitles Williams to construct, opera te, maintain, inspect and repair the pipeline on the strip of land (the right of way) specified in the agreement. Itis important that you read the agreement care fully so that you fully understand the rights you are granting to Williams. What will pipeline construction do to my land? Specific construction activities will include clearing/grading the land, digging a trench for the pipeline, installing the pipe line, and then restoring the land to its pre-construction appearance. The clearing/grading pr ocess temporarily clears an area between 75 and 100 feet wide across your property along the right of way. After construction is complete it is not uncommon to see where the pipeline runs as it takes some timefor native vegetation to blend uniformly into the landscape. What can and can’t I do with my own property as a result of having a pipe line running across it? You will continue to be able to use and en joy your property just like you have in the past – any minimal restrictions will be s pecified in the easement agreement. Those restrictions are in place to ensure your safetyand the integrity of the pipeli ne facilities. Examples of thos e restrictions include prohibiting the construction, excavation, drilling, blasting, inst alling or erecting of any structure within the easement witho ut the prior written consent from Williams. Normal farming equipment can continue to be used on the right of way. However, if you plan to cross with heavy equipment (i.e. bulldozers) or excavate near the right of way, we request that you first contact us or your local One-Call servi ce to ensure it is done in a s afe manner. Environmental Questions How will Williams try to prevent accidents? Most pipeline-related accidents in the United States are related to third-party encroachments and related damage. To try to pre vent that from happening, we will: • Place warning signs along our right of way that will al so help identify the physical location of the pipeline • Participate in state One-Call agencies • Encourage landowners and excavators to use One-Call services before starting a digging project • Periodically distribute educational material to residents who live near the pipeline • Install a system on the pipeline to prev ent corrosion (a potential cause of leaks) • Perform ongoing pipeline mainte nance and inspection programs • Periodically fly over the line to make sure no new activity has been undertaken too close to the pipeline What happens if the gathering system leaks? Although we go to great lengths to ensure this never happens, if it does, it is critical that you leave the area immediately. An Emergency Response Follow 

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10 / 28 / 201 4event of an accidental pipeline release. We routinely communicate and practice emerge ncy response actions as outlined in the Em ergency Response Plan with local agencies such as fire and sheriff de partments just in case such an event ever happens. Our pipelines are monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week vi a a highly-sophisticated pipeline control system. We install many devices along the route of the pipeline to sense and ensure the li ne flow stops automatically if a leak occurs. Safety/Security Questions How do we know the gathering system will be safe? Pipelines are generally the safest and most efficient way to m ove energy products from one point to another. Other traditional modes of transport include truck or railcar. Pipeline operators put their reputation on the line every day and work very hard to protect their emp loyees and neighbors. Williams has been involved with various aspects of pi peline construction and operation for more than 80 years. Statistics gathered by the Nationa l Transportation Safety Board, a federal agency, indicate that less than one one-hundredth of one percent (.01%) of all transportation accidents in the U.S. are related to pipelines. Can you guarantee that an accident or explosion will never happen? We will be focused on preventing accidents and maintaining the safety of the pipeline on a daily basis. As the landowner, you c an contribute significantly to the prevention of accidents in your area by ensuring no one digs near the line and following the guidelines yo u will be provided. The majority of all public injuries caused by pipelines are caused by other party’s excavations that damage (scrape/puncture) the p ipeline. Benefits to Local Economy How will local economies bene fit from pipeline projects? • Landowners receive payment for right of way access • During construction, workers require hotels, restaurants and other necessary services • Local materials are needed, as well as the need for use of buildings and warehouses • Some local contractors will be hired as sub-contractors • Some permanent jobs will be created that will lead to the purchase of homes, trucks, cars, etc.

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