Disasters happen when businesses put profits above people By Cheryl Tevis, Iowa Capital Dispatch (March 11, 2023) "The new rules are encouraging, according to the nonprofit advocacy group, Pipeline Safety Trust, but these regulations … [Read more...] about Disasters happen when businesses put profits above people
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Larsen: Pipeline Safety is Critical to Protecting Communities in Northwest Washington and Across the United States
Larsen: Pipeline Safety is Critical to Protecting Communities in Northwest Washington and Across the United States By Representative Rick Larsen, US House of Representatives (March 10, 2023) "The PIPES Act of 2020 provides funding … [Read more...] about Larsen: Pipeline Safety is Critical to Protecting Communities in Northwest Washington and Across the United States
House Republicans grill US pipeline safety official on agency’s climate focus
House Republicans grill US pipeline safety official on agency's climate focus By Tom DiChristopher, SP Global (March 9, 2023) "The nonprofit Pipeline Safety Trust submitted 22 recommendations, but Executive Director Bill Caram … [Read more...] about House Republicans grill US pipeline safety official on agency’s climate focus
Following Ohio Derailment, Concerns Arise Over Expansion of Rail and Pipeline Transport of Hazardous Material
Following Ohio Derailment, Concerns Arise Over Expansion of Rail and Pipeline Transport of Hazardous Material By Dana Drugmand, DeSmog (March 7, 2023) "'There are little to no regulations around appropriate siting, limiting dangerous … [Read more...] about Following Ohio Derailment, Concerns Arise Over Expansion of Rail and Pipeline Transport of Hazardous Material
Radio Interview – CO2 Pipeline Safety Risks
Radio Interview - CO2 Pipeline Safety Risks By Living On Earth Staff, Living on Earth (March 3, 2023) Click the link above to listen to PST Executive Director Bill Caram's interview on CO2 Pipelines with Living On Earth. … [Read more...] about Radio Interview – CO2 Pipeline Safety Risks
Midwest CO2 pipeline rush creates regulatory chaos
Midwest CO2 pipeline rush creates regulatory chaos By Mike Soraghan, E&E News (March 3, 2023) “There’s a lot of ambiguity,” said Bill Caram, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, an advocacy group. “The way the … [Read more...] about Midwest CO2 pipeline rush creates regulatory chaos
OPINION: Carbon dioxide pipelines are under-regulated and dangerous
OPINION: Carbon dioxide pipelines are under-regulated and dangerous By PST Executive Director Bill Caram, for Anchorage Daily News (March 2, 2023) "As a pipeline safety expert, I can confidently say that we are not ready for a … [Read more...] about OPINION: Carbon dioxide pipelines are under-regulated and dangerous
Bill Seeking More Local Input on Carbon Capture and Sequestration Projects Defeated
Bill Seeking More Local Input on Carbon Capture and Sequestration Projects Defeated By Enrique Saenz, KICD (Feb. 22, 2023) "A 2022 Pipeline Safety Trust report found the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regulates … [Read more...] about Bill Seeking More Local Input on Carbon Capture and Sequestration Projects Defeated
Firm: Faulty weld, pressure on pipe led to Kansas oil spill
Firm: Faulty weld, pressure on pipe led to Kansas oil spill By John Hanna and Heather Hollingsworth, AP (Feb. 9, 2023) "But Bill Caram, executive director of the advocacy group Pipeline Safety Trust, said it’s “troubling” that TC … [Read more...] about Firm: Faulty weld, pressure on pipe led to Kansas oil spill
TC Energy says stress, weld fault caused Keystone oil spill
TC Energy says stress, weld fault caused Keystone oil spill By Arunima Kumar and Rod Nickel, Reuters (Feb. 9, 2023) "'A bad weld from a fabrication facility is troubling - it adds to the list of manufacturing and construction issues … [Read more...] about TC Energy says stress, weld fault caused Keystone oil spill