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Pipeline Safety Trust’s (PST) new Federal Policy Advisor Chad Powell had a memorable first visit to Bellingham. Upon entering the Bellingham office, he was instantly greeted with reminders of L (Read More)

California’s climate goals anticipate a hydrogen buildout, so legislators are right to want to get a safety regulator in place before the pipelines arrive. But hydrogen is not just another fuel: it ignites more eas (Read More)

In 2015, Plains All American Pipeline’s line 901 (now CA-324, part of what is known as the Las Flores Pipeline System) ruptured and leaked 123,000 gallons of crude oil onto the Gaviota Coast. The community and the envi (Read More)

When a pipeline operator has a question about how federal safety regulations apply to its operations, it can submit a request to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)’s Office of Pipeli (Read More)

At today’s House Energy & Commerce pipeline safety hearing, a committee member made false accusations about the Pipeline Safety Trust’s use of federal grant funds, and Administrator Roberti amplified them (Read More)

One of the most impactful and chilling calculations in pipeline safety is a simple radius: the Potential Impact Radius (PIR). This invisible circle is used by pipeline operators to estimate the area where a gas pipe (Read More)

We’re always excited to see states taking the initiative to strengthen pipeline safety regulations, but Nevada has done several things that really stand out, as outlined in a recent letter from Nevada’s (Read More)

It’s 2010, the scene – Talmadge Creek, Marshall, Michigan. Talmadge Creek is a tributary of the Kalamazoo River, a critical waterway that spans 10 Michigan counties and ultimately empties into Lake Michigan. On S (Read More)

Liquified natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to about – 260°F (- 163 °C) to a liquid 600 times denser than its gaseous state. LNG facilities are rapidly increasing in the United States, bringin (Read More)

Understanding how pipeline safety regulations are developed is vital for effective public participation. While the rulemaking process is designed to incorporate public input, its technical language, complex steps, and le (Read More)