U-M report says federal pipeline regulators rarely enforce safety rules, leaving Line 5 at risk By Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance (May 8, 2026) "It cites an analysis from the Pipeline Safety Trust, an advocacy group, which argues … [Read more...] about U-M report says federal pipeline regulators rarely enforce safety rules, leaving Line 5 at risk
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Statement: PHMSA Needs to Do More than Publish a Voluntary Advisory Bulletin to Make a Difference on Excavation Damage
April 30, 2026 Bellingham, WA – A new Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Advisory Bulletin again chooses voluntary guidance over a rulemaking needed to close critical safety gaps and help prevent … [Read more...] about Statement: PHMSA Needs to Do More than Publish a Voluntary Advisory Bulletin to Make a Difference on Excavation Damage
Developers offer construction plans for overlapping Southeast pipelines
Developers offer construction plans for overlapping Southeast pipelines By Carlos Anchondo, Energywire (Feb. 20, 2026) "“When crews are trenching for a new pipeline near existing operating infrastructure, everything depends on … [Read more...] about Developers offer construction plans for overlapping Southeast pipelines
PHMSA Terminates 9 Critical Research & Development Projects
The nine projects represented approximately $7 million in committed federal research funding, most of which had likely already been spent—meaning taxpayers paid for safety research they will never receive. Bellingham, WASHINGTON - [Dec. … [Read more...] about PHMSA Terminates 9 Critical Research & Development Projects
Exceptions Filing to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission on the Proposed Rulemaking Addressing the Use of Advanced Leak Detection Technology
Comment of the Pipeline Safety Trust regarding PHMSA’s NPRM, Pipeline Safety: Atmospheric Corrosion Reassessment for Pipeline Replacements (Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0115)
Comment to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission on the Proposed Rulemaking Addressing the Use of Advanced Leak Detection Technology
Pipeline safety group urges PHMSA to restart regulatory updates
Pipeline safety group urges PHMSA to restart regulatory updates By Mike Soraghan, Energywire (July 8, 2025) “PHMSA is hindering the public and Congress’ ability to effectively monitor its progress in implementing critical safety … [Read more...] about Pipeline safety group urges PHMSA to restart regulatory updates
A Transco Pipeline Plan to Boost Gas in Five States Would Sharply Increase Air Pollution in N.C. Towns
A Transco Pipeline Plan to Boost Gas in Five States Would Sharply Increase Air Pollution in N.C. Towns By Lisa Sorg, Inside Climate News (May 28, 2025) "Previous studies of pipeline accidents in Kentucky, Virginia and New Mexico have … [Read more...] about A Transco Pipeline Plan to Boost Gas in Five States Would Sharply Increase Air Pollution in N.C. Towns
South Salt Lake gas leak could have been much worse, why wasn’t it?
South Salt Lake gas leak could have been much worse, why wasn't it? By Julia Sandor, FOX 13 (April 28, 2025) Bill Caram, the Executive Director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, explained. “Often when we see an explosion, what’s … [Read more...] about South Salt Lake gas leak could have been much worse, why wasn’t it?