This story, Taxpayer Funded Horror at Standing Rock, came across my desk today. Here's the link: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/02/22/taxpayer-funded-horror-at-standing-rock.html There has to be a better way: to … [Read more...] about Clouded Vision
February Friday food for thought
A little February Friday food for thought. As most of you know, we scan news providers for stories about pipeline safety, pipeline incidents, pipeline regulations, for our listserv. Jaxon Vanderbeken, now a reporter with the NBC … [Read more...] about February Friday food for thought
Welcoming our new Outreach Manager
This week we welcome our new Outreach Manager, Kate Blystone. Or we could say we're welcoming her back, since in 2000, she was a college intern for Safe Bellingham, the community organization that preceded the formation of the … [Read more...] about Welcoming our new Outreach Manager
Sixth Anniversary Thoughts on the Enbridge Spill in Marshall Michigan; comment opportunity
July 25, 2016 Six years ago today, Line 6b, part of Enbridge's Lakehead Pipeline System, failed in Talmadge Creek, near Marshall, Michigan. It wasn't until six years ago tomorrow, July 26 and three work shifts later that Enbridge's … [Read more...] about Sixth Anniversary Thoughts on the Enbridge Spill in Marshall Michigan; comment opportunity
PHMSA announces oil spill planning program workshop
In July 2011, when the NTSB issued its report on the Enbridge Line 6b spill, it recommended that the Secretary of Transportation audit the spill response plan review program at PHMSA, as it noted some shortcomings in the program. That … [Read more...] about PHMSA announces oil spill planning program workshop
Surprise! Dilbit really IS different!
The National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine this week recommended substantial changes in the rules under which pipeline spill response plans are reviewed and approved, as well as improvements in the type of information made … [Read more...] about Surprise! Dilbit really IS different!
Conference Sneak Peek! Register Soon! Rates Going up August 1!
Question: When does early bird registration end for the PST conference??? Answer: Tomorrow is the last day to register at early bird rates! Do it today! Rates go up on August 1! The Pipeline Safety Trust's 10th Annual Conference will … [Read more...] about Conference Sneak Peek! Register Soon! Rates Going up August 1!
What’s up with the differences in fines?
What's up with the differences in fines? I just saw that along with the big fine ($1.6 billion) the California PUC levied against PG&E for violations relating to the pipeline failure in San Bruno, they also levied (and a court just … [Read more...] about What’s up with the differences in fines?
Coming Back to Bellingham
June 10, 2015 We've just come back from a four day trip to California to participate in a couple of community forums in Contra Costa County, visit with our friends in the city of San Bruno, meet some staffers in the Gas Safety … [Read more...] about Coming Back to Bellingham
Valves: Block, remote, automatic – which is best?
Our question this time comes from a resident of Santa Barbara and relates to the oil spill last month from an onshore pipeline that failed, allowing crude oil to reach the ocean. Question of the week: It would be very helpful for us … [Read more...] about Valves: Block, remote, automatic – which is best?