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Case 09-E-____; Case 09-G-____ (NYSEG)DIRECT TESTIMONY OF THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES,RELIABILITY, AND OPERATIONS PANEL123456789101112The NYSEARCH Pipeline Integrity Management portfolio of projectsdeveloped a suite of advanced technologies to conduct the direct or remoteassessment of pipelines. These projects are supported by significant FederalOffice of Pipeline Safety co-funding monies and are tested at the state-of-artpipeline integrity test facility at the NYSEG training/R&D center inBinghamton, New York.The NYSEARCH Remote Methane Leak Detection ("RMLD") revolutionizedleak survey methods world-wide by allowing for the remote detection ofmethane. In addition to reducing operating costs and generating significantroyalties, the RMLD significantly improves public safety. The RMLD serveda particularly valuable public safety function during the recent flood disasterassessment and recovery operations in the Southern Tier of New York.13141516171819202122Since 2002, the NYSEG gas R&D has deployed 76 new technologies into theworkplace.ELECTRIC AND GAS METER OPERATIONSQ. Can you please describe the organization and function of the NYSEG meterservices work group?A. The Meter Services Department at NYSEG is headed by a manager, who overseesseveral groups involved with measurement of gas and electricity. There is anelectric meter test and repair lab in Binghamton and a gas meter and regulator testand repair lab in Geneva. All labs contain calibration and test equipmentapproved for use in New York State. The Binghamton Electric Meter Lab is89