Overview
Alyeska TAPS Operation Material Site 79-2 (OMS 79-2) is an operational oil pipeline facility in Stevens Village, Alaska, part of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS). It serves as a material site along the pipeline corridor.
Alyeska TAPS Operation Material Site 79-2, also known as OMS 79-2, is an operational oil pipeline facility located at Mile Post 64.7 of the Dalton Highway in Stevens Village, Alaska. It is part of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS), one of the world's largest pipeline systems, which transports crude oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. This material site supports pipeline maintenance and operations in the remote Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. As a material site, it stores equipment and supplies necessary for pipeline integrity management, including cathodic protection systems and leak detection infrastructure. The site is typical of TAPS support facilities, which are spaced along the pipeline to ensure rapid response to maintenance needs. Environmental significance includes its location in a remote, ecologically sensitive region of interior Alaska, near the Yukon River watershed. The facility plays a critical role in maintaining the safe operation of TAPS, which is essential for Alaska's economy. Its operational context involves extreme weather conditions and permafrost terrain, requiring specialized engineering to prevent environmental impacts.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a remote area of interior Alaska, characterized by boreal forest, permafrost, and proximity to the Yukon River. Pipeline operations in this region require careful management to protect sensitive ecosystems and water quality. The site's role in supporting TAPS involves adherence to strict environmental monitoring and spill prevention measures, given the potential risks to wildlife and subsistence resources.
Frequently asked questions
Alyeska TAPS Operation Material Site 79-2 is located at Mile Post 64.7 of the Dalton Highway in Stevens Village, Alaska, within the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area.
OMS 79-2 is a material site that supports the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) by storing equipment and supplies for pipeline maintenance and operations.
Oil pipelines in the United States are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines.
TAPS material sites implement cathodic protection, leak detection systems, and regular inspections to ensure pipeline integrity and prevent environmental releases.
TAPS operates under strict environmental monitoring to protect Alaska's sensitive ecosystems, including permafrost terrain and wildlife habitats, with measures to prevent oil spills and minimize ecological disturbance.
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