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    PODS, THERECOGNIZEDINDUSTRYSTANDARDFORPIPELINEDATASTORAGEANDINTERCHANGE.

    BUILDANINTELLIGENTPIPELINECENTERLINE

    WWW.PODS.ORG

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    PODS ISMISSIONCRITICAL

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    The PODS Pipeline Data Modelprovides the database architecture Pipeline Operatorsuse to store critical information and analysis data about their pipelinesystems,and to manage this data geospatially in a linear-referenced database which canthen be visualized in any GIS platform.

    PODS stores asset specifications, inspections, integrity, regulatory compliance, risk, historic,operational and geographic information,to support the visualization, analysis, andsystematic decision making required for responsible pipeline management.

    WHATISTHEPODS PIPELINEDATAMODEL?

    What PODS does for pipeline companies.............................. 1

    PODS, a fundamental component of a pipeline GIS........... 2

    PODS implementation methods............................................... 3

    PODS Relational........................................................................... 4

    PODS ESRI Spatial....................................................................... 5

    What data does PODS manage?............................................6-7

    How are companies leveraging PODS?.............................. 8-9

    Components of the PODS Pipeline Data Model........... 10-11

    Evolution of the PODS Pipeline Data Model.......................12

    Collaborating to develop Industry Best Practices.............13The PODS Association.............................................................. 14

    Structure of the PODS Association........................................ 15

    PODS Mission Statement.......................................................... 16

    PODS Documentation............................................................... 17

    Benefits of PODS membership.......................................... 18-19

    How to join PODS? ....................................................................20

    How to contact PODS? ....................................................21

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    WHATPODS DOESFORPIPELINECOMPANIES

    PODS delivers a comprehensive and robust pipeline data architecturewhich meets the information and technological requirements of todays pipelinecompanies.

    PODS lowers the risk, cost, and time required to implement apipeline GIS. Maintaining a single pipeline data repository helps PipelineOperators to improve the quality, quantity and timeliness of pipeline informationmanaged. Providing clear, concise definitions, and the ability to clearly delineate data

    ownership, PODS promotes better business processes and work flows, and reduces datatransfer between software applications and multiple databases.

    PODS leverages a broad knowledge-base, acrossmultiple pipeline operatingcompaniesand service providers, who have worked collaboratively since 1998 todevelop and refine the PODS Pipeline Data Model, deemed the best-practice pipelinedata architecture in the industry.

    PODS is an Open Standard. This allows multiple vendors to develop software

    products to interact with the PODS database. Pipeline Operators can choose softwareapplications based on features, cost, and usability, rather than being tied to a singlevendors proprietary data model.

    PODS supports the growing needs of the pipeline industry through effective andcollaborative efforts.Membership immediately networks you into a global PODScommunity, and access to awealth of technical knowledge and experiencefrom other PODS members is made available to you.

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    THEPODSPIPELINEDATAMODELISAFUNDAMENTALCOMPONENTOFAPIPELINEGEOGRAPHICINFORMATIONSYSTEM(GIS)

    PODS stores pipeline geographic locations, asset specifications, inspections, integrity,regulatory compliance, risk analysis, operational, and historic data to support thevisualization, analysis, and systematic decision making required for responsible pipelinemanagement. Pipeline Operators use PODS to manage, verify, analyze, maintain, and deliverrelevant information quickly and reliably to end users and applications.

    Data standards (PODS) are thefoundation for quality data managementpractices. Good data managementpractices are necessary for integritymanagement, improved safety, reliability,and regulatory compliance.

    Data Standards

    Data Management

    IntegrityManagement

    Safety,Reliability,Compliance

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    PODS IMPLEMENTATIONMETHODS

    THEPODS PIPELINEDATAMODELMAYBEIMPLEMENTEDASEITHERARELATIONALDATABASEORAGEODATABASE.

    The PODS Relational Database may be implemented on either Oracle or SQL Server RDBMSplatforms. The PODS Relational Database has the capacity to store a variety of spatial contentand to interface with a multitude of GIS platforms.

    The PODS ESRI Spatial Geodatabase has been specifically developed for implementation asan object-relational ESRI Geodatabase for use with ESRIs ArcGIS and ArcSDE products.

    Unlike the PODS Relational Database, PODS ESRI Spatial can only be implemented with ESRItechnology.

    Each company selects the PODS implementation method best suited to theirorganization.This decision may be based on factors such as existing IT infrastructure,

    centralized or regional deployment, planned integration across their organization, usercommunity expertise, and the selection of available software applications.

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    PODS RELATIONAL

    While pipelines are clearly linear objects, PODS Relational stores the linear nature of the

    pipeline centerline deconstructed into sequenced (X, Y, Z) coordinates. This allows PODSRelational to utilize the inherent functionality found in modern Relational DatabaseManagement Systems (RDBMS).

    While the PODS Relational model provides GIS neutrality, it is usually spatially enabledwith a GIS system. This allows PODS Relational to easily integrate with other IT systems anddatabases. PODS Relational is the most widely deployed enterprise implementation of thePODS Data Model.

    PODS includes more than 670 tables that can be categorized into the four functional groups aslisted below.

    The Core Tablesstore the pipeline hierarchy and include Line, Route, Series andStation Point. The Core Tables also define the linear distances, or stationing, usedto reference the location of Events on the pipelines. The Core Tables also store theinstructions that control how individual components are re-assembled into a pipeline

    centerline.

    The Location Tablesstore the centerline of the pipeline, as well as the GPScoordinates of specified features, including offline features. The Location Tables alsoserve as the translation point between the PODS Relational Database and a GeographicInformation System (GIS). The PODS Relational Database has the capacity to store avariety of spatial content and to interface with a multitude of GIS platforms.

    The Event Tablesstore the information about the pipelines such as pipelinespecifications and features, operational measures, integrity and inspection results,geographic features, repair and maintenance history, analysis records, and regulatorycompliance information. These data records are stored as either linear or pointfeatures. The Event Tables also provide a mechanism to link to external documentsthrough the PODS database.

    The Code Look-up Tablesare used to limit entries in certain fields topredetermined sets of allowable values. The Pipeline Operator typically determines thevalues for the Code Look-up Tables early in the implementation process. Operators canuse company-specific values, example values provided by PODS for some tables, or acombination of the two.

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    PODS ESRISPATIAL

    The PODS ESRI Spatialmodel is a derivative of the PODS Relational model, but designed

    for implementation as an object-relational ESRI geodatabase. PODS ESRI Spatial contains thetables, attributes and domains of the PODS Relational model, but is designed specifically for anESRI SDE deployment.

    The PODS ESRI Spatialmodel was designed to leverage advantages inherent in ESRIGeodatabase technology, including:

    The object-relational structure of the PODS ESRISpatial Geodatabase precludes the need to

    manage synchronization between the relationaldatabase and a separate GIS system.

    Data versioning

    History tracking

    Storage of ofine spatial data (such asroads, water bodies or structures)

    Geoprocessing tools

    Linear referencing

    Interoperability with other geographic data sets

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    WHATDATADOESPODS MANAGE?

    PODS-member companieshave worked collaboratively since 1998 to develop andrefine the PODS Pipeline Data Model to meet the data management needs of todays pipeline

    companies. Technological advancements in inspection, integrity and risk analysis, GIS, fielddata collection, and information management technologies have been incorporated into PODSas they have become available.

    SOMEOFTHECATEGORIESOFDATAMANAGEDWITHINAPODS DATABASE:

    Pipeline Centerline Geographic Location Pipeline Asset Specications

    Design and Construction Data

    Regulatory Compliance Information

    Construction Inspection Data

    Risk Analysis Data and Results

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    WHATDATADOESPODS MANAGE?

    Physical Inspections

    Close Interval Surveys

    Crossings

    Stress Corrosion Cracking Potential

    Leak Surveys

    Operating Measures

    Offshore Facilities

    Compressors and Pumps Equipment Maintenance and Inspections

    Repairs

    Ofine Events

    Site Facilities

    Land Ownership and Right-of-way (ROW)

    Links to External Documents

    One Call Tickets

    Pipeline Damage

    Cathodic Protection Facilities and Inspections

    Inline Inspections (ILI)

    MAOP Records and Analysis Data

    In-service Dates

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    HOWARECOMPANIESLEVERAGINGPODS?

    PODS provides a singular integration platform for managing pipeline data. A PODSdeployment bridges departmental and geographic boundaries, and eliminates data silos, to

    enhance productivity, timeliness, accuracy, and automation.

    Pipeline Operators use PODS to improve data management practices, and have integratedPODS on an enterprise level to support key business processes and work flows, including:

    PODS PROVIDESASTANDARDWAYFORCOLLECTING, MAINTAINING, MANAGING, ANDREPORTINGPIPELINEDATA.

    Regulatory Submissions and Audits

    Integrity Management

    Spatial Analysis

    Corrosion Prevention

    Regulatory Compliance

    Business Development

    Strategic Planning

    Risk Analysis

    Pipeline Damage Prevention

    Emergency Response Planning

    Engineering and Field Operations

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    HOWARECOMPANIESLEVERAGINGPODS?

    Web-based Mapping

    Right-of-Way Management

    Financial and Property Tax Accounting

    Hydraulic Modeling

    Field Data Collection and Verication

    Public Awareness

    Repairs and Maintenance

    One Call Ticket and Boundary Analysis Spill Impact Analysis

    Class Location and Gas HCA Analysis

    Work Management

    Situational Awareness

    Mobile Field Data Access

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    Location

    The Location Tablesstore geographic locationsand coordinate information.

    The Event Tablesstore the pipelinespecifications and features, operationalmeasures, integrity and inspection results,crossings, repair and maintenance history,

    analysis results, and regulatory complianceinformation.

    The Code Look-up Tables (not shownon the main PODS diagram) are used tolimit entries in certain fields to predeterminedsets of allowable values.

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    COMPONENTSOFTHEPODS PIPELINEDATAMODEL

    The Core Tablesstore the pipelinehierarchy and include Line, Route,Series and Station Point.

    Stationed Centerline

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    EVOLUTIONOFTHEPODS PIPELINEDATAMODEL

    Since its inception, the PODS Association has supported continued development of the PODSPipeline Data Model in order to meet the evolving needs of pipeline operating companies.

    Government regulation and technological advancement of integrity and risk managementapplications has driven much of this progress.

    Below is a brief overview of how the PODS Pipeline Data Model has been expanded to meet thecontinually growing needs of pipeline companies.

    ISAT

    1995

    PODS 2.0

    1998PODS 3.2

    2004PODS 4.0

    2006PODS 5.0

    2009PODS 5.1

    2011

    Tables 72 184 453 645 652 678Sub-Models 0 48 146 198 198 203

    Columns - 1,080 3,228 4,888 4,8431 5,171

    1Reduced because ID columns were dropped.

    PODS 6.0 (4Q2012)

    The next release of the PODS Data Model (6.0) will offer new PODS implementationsthe option to customize their deployment of the model to suit their companys specificobjectives. In PODS 6.0, the model has been modularized so that only the Core Module isrequired, and all other modules are optional.

    Modularization will help new member companies reduce complexity by allowing themto select just the parts of the model they wish to deploy. Modularization also positions theAssociation to incrementally improve the model via minor releases to individual modules,

    to release targeted modules with functions specific to regional or industrial segments, andto provide more timely updates to the model.

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    COLLABORATINGTODEVELOPINDUSTRYBESTPRACTICES

    There are numerous and far-reaching benefits to the pipeline industry in the establishment ofnon-proprietary (open) data standards and best practices.

    The PODS Association works with industry partner organizations to provide a framework forindustry stakeholders to work collaboratively to develop data standards for the benefit of thepipeline industry as a whole.

    PODS establishes chartered Work Groups consisting of PODS member companies, industryorganizations (such as NACE), and other interested parties to work jointly on these projects.The collaboratively-developed standards typically govern data structures and formats to enable

    electronic integration of data, standardized collection scope and format, and to allow forcomparison of data gathered for a given pipeline segment at different times, regardless of thesoftware system used to collect it.

    PODS WORKGROUPSHAVEINCLUDED:

    SOMERECENTLYANNOUNCEDPODS WORKGROUPSINCLUDE:

    External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA)

    Inline Inspection (ILI)

    One Call and Damage Prevention

    PODS ESRI Spatial

    PODS Oracle Spatial

    Alternate Referencing PODS Gas Distribution Model (GDM)

    Data Standards for New Construction

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    THEPODS ASSOCIATION

    The PODS Association was created in 1998 to develop and support open data storage and

    interchange standards to meet the specific data management needs of pipeline companies.PODS is a not-for-profit, vendor-neutral, pipeline industry association.

    The PODS Board of Directors and Technical Committee are comprised of pipeline industryprofessionals whose companies support the PODS Association and contribute their employeestime to further the work of the Association.

    PODS member companies include pipeline operators, software, service, engineering, and dataproviders, government agencies, and industry associations, from the U. S. and around the globe.

    OUR HISTORY

    In 1998, a small number of application developers were asked bythe Gas Research Institute (GRI) to help speed the development of

    an expanded ISAT data model. These individuals (the GRI WorkingGroup) generously donated their companies time, expertise andintellectual property to extend the original ISAT data model by addingimportant functionality and significantly expanding the original scopeof ISAT. The effort has taken a very pragmatic approach with the goal ofcollaboratively developing data standards for the pipeline industry, withan emphasis on geospatial technology.

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    STRUCTUREOFTHEPODS ASSOCIATION

    The PODS Board of Directorsconsists of 11 elected Directors from PODS-member

    companies who govern the Association. The primary responsibility of the Board is to direct theAssociation and Technical Committee in developing data storage and interchange standards tomeet the evolving needs of pipeline companies. A minimum of six Board seats are reserved forpipeline operating companies.

    The PODS Technical Committee (TC)is responsible for ongoing maintenance anddevelopment of the PODS Pipeline Data Model and its implementations. The TC is currentlysubdivided into four teams, each supporting various aspects of the PODS Pipeline Data Model.

    The Technical Committee Steering Committee oversees the work of these teams, and is madeup of the Chairperson from each team, the Board Liaison to the TC, and the Executive Director.

    The PODS Executive Directorprovides leadership to the Association and the Board inthe development, management, evaluation, and execution of programs and initiatives, andprovides proper alignment of staff and financial resources to meet defined goals and objectives.The Executive Director also manages membership, public relations, marketing, the annualUser Conference, the PODS website, and ensures strong representation of the Association to thepipeline industry.

    PODS Member Companiessupport the work of the Association, and represent theiropinions and priorities through voting in PODS elections, through the volunteer participationof their employees on committees, working groups, forums, conferences, meetings, and bysubmitting comments and suggestions to the Association.

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    THEPODS MISSIONSTATEMENT

    The PODS Association is a not-for-profit industry standards association that develops and

    maintains the PODS Pipeline Data Model, and pipeline data storage and interchange standardsfor the pipeline industry. The organization provides its members an environment to shareknowledge by establishing a center of excellence for facilitating a global PODS communityof practice. The Associations focus is to provide its domestic and international members aframework for leveraging industry standards in support of Information Management solutionsrelated to onshore and offshore pipelines, gathering systems, and distribution systems asrequired to support the interests of its members.

    This Mission Statement is further interpreted as a set of guiding principlesthat are used to direct the Associations activities and pursuits.

    GUIDINGPRINCIPLES

    IMPROVEINTEROPERABILITYImproving the interoperability of the PODS Data Model to enable reliableexchange of information between multiple databases, applications, vendorsoftware, and even between different operators, is fundamental to the PODSmission and objectives.

    MEMBERKNOWLEDGESHARING

    The value of the PODS user community is significant. Most of the issuesfaced by any one member are common across the industry. Fosteringan environment of knowledge sharing of non-propriety information willenhance the value of the Association to its members, as well as further theadoption of data standards in the pipeline industry.

    GROWTH

    Growth encompasses the growth and development of the data standards

    offered to the industry, as well as growth in membership and engagement ofits members in Association endeavors.

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    PODS DOCUMENTATION

    With each new release, the PODS Technical Committee updates the 1500+ page PODS DataDictionary. This document describes the tables and columns contained within the PODSPipeline Data Model. It also defines the data types, constraints, foreign keys, and referencescontained within the data model. The Data Dictionary also provides an Entity RelationshipDiagram (ERD) for each table in the data model and the executable code to build each tablein the database.

    All of the relevant documentation for each new release of the PODS Pipeline Data Model is

    contained within the PODS release .zip files available for member download from the PODSwebsite.

    Formal PODS documentation which is not release-specific is also posted on Wiki-PODS.Draft PODS documentation is also available on Wiki-PODS during the development process.The intent of posting draft documentation is to invite PODS member companies to test andcomment on their companys experience with the information presented, so that the finalproduct has the widest, most comprehensive applicability.

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    WHATARETHEBENEFITSTOBEINGAPODS MEMBERCOMPANY?

    1 LEGAL USE OF THE PODS PIPELINE DATA MODEL.The PODS Pipeline DataModel is the intellectual property of the PODS Association, Inc. and the Association holds theexclusive right, title, and interest, including copyright, to this intellectual property. In orderto legally use the PODS Pipeline Data Model, your company must be a member of the PODSAssociation, or have been a member when the version you are using was released.

    2 RECEIVE NEW RELEASES.The work of the PODS Technical Committee is toincorporate approved changes, enhancements, and improvements to the PODS Pipeline

    Data Model. Both major and minor releases of the PODS Data Model occur periodically.The Association also publishes updates to PODS documentation, including the PODS DataDictionary and PODS Implementation Guide, PODS Data Interchange Standards, and otherdocumentation. To receive new releases and documentation updates, you must be a currentmember of the PODS Association.

    3 UNLIMITED ACCESS TO PODS ONLINE RESOURCES.Some areas of the PODSwebsite are accessible only by login. Your employees access to these areas is governed through

    our membership database. An unlimited number of member-company employees may createa login to the PODS website. Members may download current and past releases of the PODSPipeline Data Model and documentation. Also available are PODS Data Interchange Standards,sample domain values, and other documentation. The Association has also created the PODSTechnical Forum and Wiki-PODS, where PODS members post questions, and read and searchfor answers to questions, and review, search, and collaborate on PODS documentation in amembers-only environment.

    4 VOTING RIGHTS. Each member company may cast a single vote in PODS Board ofDirectors elections, and in other matters put before the membership for vote. The votingmember for each company is designated on the PODS membership form.

    5 ADVANCED REVIEW OF NEW RELEASES.Once a new release is approved by thePODS Technical Committee and Board of Directors, it is released to PODS members for review andcomment. Members are encouraged to test the changes included in the new release, and to submit

    comments back to the Association on their findings. These comments are compiled and each oneis addressed. The dialogue of comments and responses is documented and included in the finalrelease documentation, as well as a detailed description of any modifications made to the modelas a result of the comments received.

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    WHATARETHEBENEFITSTOBEINGAPODS MEMBERCOMPANY?

    6 OPPORTUNITY FOR REPRESENTATION on the PODS Technical Committee and Boardof Directors. PODS member companies are encouraged to submit candidates to serve on the PODSTechnical Committee and Board of Directors. Participation in the Technical Committee is subjectto Technical Committee Steering Committee approval. Directors, serving on the PODS Board, areelected by PODS-member companies each year. Each member company in good standing maynominate candidates for these positions.

    7 RECOGNITION AS A PODS MEMBER. PODS maintains a list of current member

    companies on the PODS website, including a link to each companys website. Each new membercompany has the option to authorize PODS to display this information when they submit theirmembership form. PODS members may display the PODS logo for as long as they maintain theirmembership in the Association. This includes web, print, and email advertising, as well as tradeshows and exhibits.

    8 LEARN FROM PIPELINE DATA MANAGERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE. Manyof the issues faced by any one member company are common across the industry. To ensure

    that an organization makes the most effective decisions, they need to be aware of industry bestpractices and lessons learned. Each year at the PODS User Conference, member companies givepresentations on technical challenges they have faced, and solutions they have developed. Thesebest practices and lessons learned can help you to avoid common roadblocks and pitfalls, and leadto more efficient solutions.

    9 NETWORK WITH OTHER PODS USERS.PODS provides its members with opportunitiesto interact with their peers in the international pipeline community. Attending the PODS User

    Conference, joining Work Groups and Committees, and participating in the online TechnicalForum can help individuals to establish and build long-term industry peer relationships. Theannual PODS User Conference brings together pipeline data management experts from aroundthe globe, and offers a uniquely open forum to discuss challenges, developments, real-wordexperiences, and progress in the field of pipeline data collection, analysis, and management.Many individuals have indicated that the knowledge gained from conversations with othermembers is one of the most valuable benefits of their continued membership in the PODS

    Association.

    10 NO COST ATTENDANCE AT THE PODS USER CONFERENCE.Member companiesare strongly encouraged to attend the annual PODS User Conference. Each member companymay send multiple attendees at no cost, the number of free attendees may vary from year to year.

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    HOWTOJOINPODS?

    YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN THE PODS ASSOCIATIONsupports further developmentof standard data management practices in the pipeline industry. Youremployees participation in PODS committees, forums, conferences, reviews,and other communication, allows your companys business needs to berepresented, considered, and addressed.

    JOINING THE PODS ASSOCIATION IS SIMPLE, just download a new member

    form from the PODS website, and return it to the Executive Director along withyour membership dues.

    MEMBERSHIP IS RENEWED ANNUALLY via invoice, and payment is acceptedby credit card, check, or wire transfer. If your company joins PODS mid-year,your membership fee for the following year will be pro-rated. Membership duesare not refundable.

    PODS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES

    PIPELINE OPERATING COMPANY

    Small Pipeline Operator* $2,000

    Large Pipeline Operator** $5,000

    SOFTWARE, ENGINEERING, SERVICE, OR DATA PROVIDER $2,000

    GOVERNMENT AGENCY $500

    * Pipeline Operators having less than 1,000 miles (1,609 km) of transmission, less than 1,000 miles (1,609 km) ofgathering, and less than 100,000 customer distribution meters.

    ** All other Pipeline Operators.

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    www.pods.org

    JANET SINCLAIR

    [email protected]

    801.583.1013 Direct

    866.460.PODS Toll-free

    For more information about The PODS Association, contact the Executive Director.

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    www.pods.org

    Your continued membership is the PODS Association supports the further development andadoption of standard data management practices in the pipeline industry. Your employeesparticipation in PODS committees, forums, conferences, and other communication allowsyour companys business needs to be represented, considered, and addressed.

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