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Annual Report 

2010 

 

Distribution 

Sector 

Company Information 

Company Name:

Contact:

Title:

Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Telephone:

Fax:

E-mail:

Annual Report Summary 

 BMP 1: Directed inspection and maintenance at gate stations and surface facilities 

 BMP 2: Identify and rehabilitate leaky distribution pipes 

 Partner Reported Opportunities (please specify): 

Period covered by report: From: To: 

Partner Signature Required: 

I hereby certify the accuracy of the data contained in this report.____________________________________________________________ 

Date

 Because the implementation of some technologies reduces emissions for multiple years, Natural Gas STAR allows certain activities to count 

towards a company’s emission reductions beyond the initial year of implementation. Natural Gas STAR designates the maximum length of time 

that these reductions may accrue as “sunset dates.” The Appendix lists these sunset dates. Companies can report the corresponding methane 

emission reductions each year up to the allowable sunset date. Or, companies may wish to report reductions only once for the implementation 

year, and have EPA automatically apply the sunset date and count those emissions for the allowable number of years. 

 In addition to reporting methane emissions reductions, you are welcome to include other information about your company’s participation in Natural 

Gas STAR in the “Additional Program Accomplishments” section of this form. The Natural Gas STAR Program will use any information entered in 

this section to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of outstanding partners. 

EPA Form No. 5900-99
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BMP 1: Directed Inspection and Maintenance at Gate Stations and Surface Facilities 

Current Year Activities 

A. Facility/location identifier information: 

(Note: Please use a separate page for each facility surveyed) 

B. Leak summary: 

Number of surveys conducted at this 

facility for reporting period 

Total number of leaks found:

 

 surveys 

 

 leaks found

Total number of leaks 

repaired: 

 leaks repaired

C. Cost summary: 

Total cost of surveys conducted: $ Total cost of leak repairs: $ 

D. Methane emissions reduction: 

 

Mcf * BMP 1 must be reported on an annual basis according to actual 

survey activity. 

Please identify the basis for the emissions reduction estimate, using the space provided to show any calculations 

 Actual field measurement Other (please specify): 

 Calculation using default* 

Methane emissions reduction = Average annual leak rate for facility 

(1,700 Mcf)  Reduction efficiency (70%) 

* Important note: The default value is to be used only for above 

ground, high-pressure (>300 psig) inlet facilities at which the 

guidelines outlined in EPA’s Lessons Learned: Directed Inspection 

and Maintenance at Gate Stations and Surface Facilities have been 

applied. In addition, partners should only report reductions once per 

year per facility and should verify that the default value is used only 

at facilities where leak repairs were performed. 

E. Total value of gas saved: $ 

Total value of gas saved = Methane emissions reduction (in Mcf) x 

Gas value (in $/Mcf) [If not known, use default of $7.00/Mcf] 

F. Do you plan to survey 

this facility/location 

next year? 

 

 

 (Yes/No)

Previous Years' Activities 

Use the table below to report any past activities implemented, but not previously reported to the Natural Gas STAR Program 

Year Total Cost of 

Surveys ($) 

Total Cost of 

Repairs ($) 

Estimated 

Reductions (Mcf/yr) 

Value of Gas 

Saved ($) 

 

 

BMP 1 Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed. 
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 BMP 2 Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed. 

BMP 2: Identify and Rehabilitate Leaky Distribution Pipes 

Current Year Activities 

A. Facility/location identifier information: 

 

B. Replacement summary: 

Miles of distribution pipe replaced: 

Number of services replaced: 

Total cost of pipe replacement: 

 

_____

_____

$____ 

miles 

C. Leak summary: 

Total number of leaks repaired 

(excluding pipe replacement): 

Total cost of leak repairs: 

______

$_____ 

leaks repaired 

D. Methane emissions reductions: _______ Mcf * BMP 2 must be reported on an annual basis according to actual survey 

activity. 

Please identify the basis for methane emissions reductions estimate, using the space provided to show calculations 

 Actual field measurement 

 Calculation using default [Methane emissions: Miles replaced x Leak rate conversion factor (Mcf/mile/year) or Number of services replaced x Leak rate 

conversion factor (Mcf/service/year)]

Main Replacement Services Replacement 

Type of Pipe Replaced Miles 

Replaced 

Leak Rate 

Conversion 

(Mcf/mile/year) 

Methane 

Emissions 

Number of 

Services 

Replaced 

Leak Rate 

Conversion 

(Mcf/service/year) 

Methane 

Emissions 

Cast Iron miles 239 Mcf 

Protected Steel miles 3 Mcf services 0.2 Mcf 

Unprotected Steel miles 110 Mcf services 1.7 Mcf 

Plastic miles 12 Mcf services 0.01 Mcf 

Copper services 0.3 

Mcf 

Not Available (Average) miles 29 Mcf services 0.3 Mcf 

Totals: miles 

 

 Mcf 

 

 services 

 

 

Mcf 

 Other (please specify): 

E. Total value of natural gas saved: $_______

 

Total value of natural gas saved = Methane emissions reductions (in 

Mcf)  Gas value (in $/Mcf) [If not known, use default of $7.00/Mcf] 

F. How many miles of pipe or 

number of services do you 

plan to replace next year? 

 

_____ 

_____ 

miles 

services 

Previous Years' Activities 

Use the table below to report any past activities implemented, but not previously reported to the Natural Gas STAR Program

Year # Miles of 

Pipe 

Replaced

# of 

Services 

Replaced 

Total Cost of 

Replacements 

($) 

# of Leaks 

Repaired 

Total Cost of 

Repairs ($) 

Estimated 

Reductions 

(Mcf/yr) 

Value of 

Natural Gas 

Saved ($) 

 
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Partner Reported Opportunities (PROs) 

For more details on PROs, visit epa.gov/gasstar/tools/recommended.html 

Current Year Activities 

A. Facility/location identifier information: 

B. Activity description: Please provide a separate PRO reporting form for each activity reported. If reporting a DI&M 

activity, please use a separate page for each location/facility surveyed. 

Please specify the technology or practice that was implemented 

(choose from the list in the appendix or describe your own): 

Please describe how your company implemented this 

activity: 

 

C. Level of Implementation (check one): D. Are emissions reductions a one-year reduction or a 

multi-year reduction? One-year Multi-year 

If Multi-year: 

 Partner will report this activity once and let EPA 

automatically calculate future emission reductions based 

on sunset date duration*. 

 Partner will report this activity annually up to allowed 

sunset date. 

 Number of units installed: 

 Frequency of practice: 

 

 

units 

times/year 

E. Methane emissions reduction: Mcf F. Cost summary: Estimated cost of implementing this

practice/activity (including equipment and labor): $______ 

Please identify the basis for the emissions reduction estimate, using the space provided to show any calculations 

 Actual field measurement Other (please specify): 

 Calculation using manufacturer specifications/other source 

G. Total value of gas saved: $ 

Total value of gas saved = Methane emissions reduction (in Mcf) 

x Gas value (in $/Mcf) [If not known, use default of $7.00/Mcf] 

H. To what extent do you expect to implement this 

practice next year? 

Previous Years' Activities 

Use the table below to report any past implementation of this PRO, but not previously reported to Natural Gas STAR

Year Frequency of 

Practice/Activity or # 

of Installations 

Total Cost of Practice/Activity 

(incl. equipment and labor) ($) 

Estimated Reductions 

(Mcf/yr) 

Value of Gas 

Saved ($) 

 

 

 

 

PRO Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed. 

*Because the implementation of some technologies reduces emissions for multiple years, Natural Gas STAR allows certain activities to count towards a 

company’s emission reductions beyond the initial year of implementation. Natural Gas STAR designates the maximum length of time that these reductions 

may accrue as “sunset dates.” The Appendix lists these sunset dates. Companies can report the corresponding methane emission reductions each year up to 

the allowable sunset date. Or, companies may wish to report reductions only once for the implementation year, and have EPA automatically apply the sunset 

date and count those emissions for the allowable number of years.
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Additional Program Accomplishments 

The Natural Gas STAR Program will use any information entered here to recognize the efforts and achievements of 

outstanding partners. 

Please include any additional information you would like to share about your company’s participation in Natural Gas 

STAR. Examples may include: 

 Activities to strengthen your program (e.g., training/education, innovative technologies or activities, pilot 

projects, employee incentive programs). 

 Efforts to communicate your participation and successes (e.g., internal newsletters, press releases, 

company website). 

 Participation in Natural Gas STAR program activities (e.g., contributions to case studies, presentation at 

annual workshop). 

Additional Accomplishments: 

 

Additional Accomplishments Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed. 

 
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Appendix 

Methane Emission Reduction Technologies & Practices— 

Distribution Sector 

The list below describes a variety of methane emission reduction technologies that Natural Gas STAR partners in the distribution 

sector have implemented and reported to Natural Gas STAR. You may use this list as a guide when completing your annual report. 

Sunset dates (i.e., the length of time a technology or practice can continue to accrue emission reductions after implemented) 

are one year in duration unless otherwise noted in parentheses. An asterisk (*) indicates that a technical document related to the 

technology or practice is available online at epa.gov/gasstar/tools/recommended.html. 

Compressors/Engines 

 Eliminate unnecessary equipment and/or systems* 

 Install electric starters (10 years)* 

 Redesign blowdown/alter ESD practices* 

 Reduce frequency of engine starts with gas* 

 Replace compressor rod packing systems* 

 Replace ignition/reduce false starts* 

Dehydrators 

 Reroute dehy./tank vents to flare or station suction 

(10 years)* 

Directed Inspection and Maintenance 

 DI&M at compressor stations (non-mainline 

transmission)* 

 DI&M: survey and repair leaks 

 DI&M: increase frequency of leak surveys* 

 Improve measurement systems to track gas loss 

Pipelines 

 Insert gas main flexible liners (10 years)* 

 Reduce/downgrade system pressure 

 Reduced emissions through third-party damage 

prevention 

 Use fixed/portable compressors for pipeline 

pumpdown* 

 Use hot taps for in-service pipeline connections* 

 Use no-blow insertion fittings 

Pneumatics/Controls 

 Convert gas-driven chemical pumps to instrument 

air (10 years)* 

 Convert gas pneumatic controls to instrument air 

(10 years)* 

 Convert pneumatic devices to 

mechanical/electronic (10 years)* 

 Use add-on controls to reduce emissions from 

pneumatics (10 years) 

Valves 

 Install excess flow valves (10 years)* 

 Install overpressure protection system (10 years) 

 Test and repair pressure safety valves* 

 Test gate station pressure relief valves with 

nitrogen* 

Other 

 Convert natural gas fired generator to solar power 

(10 years) 

 Improve system design/operation 

 Inject blowdown gas into low pressure system* 

 Install flares (10 years)* 

 Re-inject CNG cylinder test gas 

 Retighten LNG pump seals 

 Use automated systems to reduce pressure 

Mailing Information:

Standard Mail:

The Natural Gas STAR Program 

U.S. EPA (6207J) 

1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW 

Washington, DC 20460 

U.S.A. 

Express/Overnight Mail:

The Natural Gas STAR Program 

U.S. EPA (6207J) 

1310 L Street, NW 

Washington, DC 20005 

U.S.A. 

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information is estimated to average 60 hours for each new response 

and 27 hours for subsequent responses. 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.