New Mexico pipeline incidents on the rise as EPA plans regulatory rollbacks for oil and gas By John Miller, Albuquerque Journal (Oct. 8, 2026) "I think people are generally surprised to learn that there is a significant pipeline … [Read more...] about New Mexico pipeline incidents on the rise as EPA plans regulatory rollbacks for oil and gas
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Dallas blast killed 3, but the federal review of Atmos’ safety is still under wraps
Dallas blast killed 3, but the federal review of Atmos' safety is still under wraps By Leslie Sattler, The Cooldown (Oct. 6, 2026) Bill Caram, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, told the paper, "This is now more than two … [Read more...] about Dallas blast killed 3, but the federal review of Atmos’ safety is still under wraps
A $390 Million Pipeline Rule Leans On Inspection Data Vouched For Mostly By Industry
A $390 Million Pipeline Rule Leans On Inspection Data Vouched For Mostly By Industry By Dara Abasi-Ita, Forbes (Oct. 4, 2026) "Nor is the industry the only voice in the record. In comments on PHMSA’s earlier advance notice, … [Read more...] about A $390 Million Pipeline Rule Leans On Inspection Data Vouched For Mostly By Industry
Comment of the Pipeline Safety Trust regarding PHMSA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Pipeline Safety : Repair Criteria for Hazardous Liquid and Gas Transmission Pipelines (Docket no. PHMSA-2025-0019)
Pipeline Safety Trust Comment on Joint GPAC/LPAC Meeting on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Pipeline Safety: Rationalize Special Permit Conditions (Docket No. PHMSA-2026-1156/PHMSA-2025-0135)
Pipeline Safety Trust Comment on Joint GPAC/LPAC Meeting on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Pipeline Safety: Timeframe To Make RMVs Operational (Docket No. PHMSA-2026-1553)
Pipeline Safety Trust Comment on PHMSA’s Notice of Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities (Docket No. PHMSA-2026-0529)
Why did Trump reopen California’s Santa Barbara oil pipeline after 11 years? Explained
Why did Trump reopen California's Santa Barbara oil pipeline after 11 years? Explained By Durva More, Hindustan Times (July 14, 2026) "Safety experts say the pipeline design remains vulnerable to corrosion. Bill Caram, Executive … [Read more...] about Why did Trump reopen California’s Santa Barbara oil pipeline after 11 years? Explained
California Blocked an Oil Pipeline in Santa Barbara. Trump Forced It Open.
California Blocked an Oil Pipeline in Santa Barbara. Trump Forced It Open. By Soumya Karlamangla, The New York Times (July 13, 2026) That corrosion is a symptom of a design flaw in that kind of pipe, said Bill Caram, executive … [Read more...] about California Blocked an Oil Pipeline in Santa Barbara. Trump Forced It Open.
PHMSA PROPOSES UPDATES
PHMSA PROPOSES UPDATES By Carlos Anchondo, Politico (July 7, 2026) "Using modern inspection data to 'focus on pipeline flaws most likely to fail has real value,' said Bill Caram, executive director of the watchdog group Pipeline … [Read more...] about PHMSA PROPOSES UPDATES