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A few months ago I received an email in all caps: “MY COMMUNITY IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF IMMEDIATE HELP”
So last month, I went. It’s a story I’ve reported a dozen times before, but there was something unique here: A brewing mental health crisis.
Today we announced over $30 million to train firefighters and other first responders across the country. Their work will go toward training and emergency response preparedness to keep the public and the environment safe.
"Pipeline Safety Trust, an organization that promotes pipeline safety through education and advocacy, routinely monitors pipeline breaks happening across the nation."
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/local/2023/09/28/oil-spill-okc-88-thousand-gallons-potential-impact-environment-drinking-water/70975481007/
Check out the new draft agenda for our conference on Nov. 16, 17 in New Orleans, LA.
After 10/1, government and industry registration rates will increase.
And, our hotel room block rate is only available until 10/14.
Register for New Orleans today!
https://pstrust.org/2023-pipeline-safety-trust-conference/
"According to the Pipeline Safety Trust, pipeline incidents and accidents in vulnerable areas have risen over the past 20 years, highlighting the need for Congress to enact additional pipeline safety measures."
#pstrust, #watchdog, #pipelines
Larsen: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is working for Northwest Washington and the nation
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the lead Democr...
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Meet the newest member of our team, Community Engagement Manager Virginia Wiltshire-Gordon!
Virginia is excited to get to work connecting communities and educating them on pipeline safety.
https://pstrust.org/meet-community-engagement-manager-virginia-wiltshire-gordon/
Today we announced nearly $15 million in grants to support pipeline safety activities across the country, including funding for safety research, excavation damage prevention programs, incident response trainings, and more.
We’re hiring a Director to lead the Office of Pipeline Safety’s Engineering and Research Division. This is a critical role, helping our agency develop new and innovative ways to improve pipeline safety.
Apply: http://bit.ly/3Pfq6xH
"As a result, said @BillCaram , executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust on Wednesday, "for too long Congress has hamstrung PHMSA from being the regulator it needs to be by preventing certain rules from applying to existing pipelines...
https://www.commondreams.org/news/merrimack-valley-explosion?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
"The bill has the support of the nonprofit Pipeline Safety Trust. @BillCaram, the group’s executive director, said in a statement that Markey’s bill “gives PHMSA more freedom to enact rules to begin making a difference on pipeline safety.”"
E&E News: Markey introduces bill to tighten pipeline standards
The measure comes five years after a deadly series of gas explosions in Massachusetts.
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Five years ago today Leonel Rondon lost his life in the catastrophic 2018 Merrimack Valley gas explosions in Massachusetts. The disaster injured dozens and damaged hundreds of structures. 🧵(1/7)
Policy Manager Amanda McKay is speaking about MVP and its safety issues tonight.
The webinar is intended to provide more information for community members who live by the route of the MVP and want to learn more about pipeline safety
How We Protect Us: A Community Call About MVP Pipe Safety
In June and July, we hosted community calls in this series of “How We Protect Us”. This is the follow-up c...
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