Industry seeks flexibility in federal pipeline safety rules for rupture response 

Industry seeks flexibility in federal pipeline safety rules for rupture response 

by Tom DiChristopher, S&P Global (Jul 23, 2020) – “The final rule should reflect that venting methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is not ideal, said Sara Gosman, an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law. ‘I think it’s important to point out that there are environmental consequences to continuing to release gas that we need to take into account here and balance against the safety set of issues,’ said Gosman, who sits on the board of directors of the Pipeline Safety Trust, which represents the public on the GPAC.”