Trump signs long-delayed pipeline safety legislation into law by Tom DiChristopher, S&P Global (Dec 28, 2020) - "Along with providing more funding for PHMSA, we are happy to see progress being made on public transparency,’ … [Read more...] about Trump signs long-delayed pipeline safety legislation into law
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Another Cook Inlet pipeline feared to be vulnerable, as gas continues to leak
Another Cook Inlet pipeline feared to be vulnerable, as gas continues to leak By Sabrina Shankman, InsideClimate News (Mar 21, 2017) - “Rebecca Craven, program director for the nonprofit Pipeline Safety Trust, said it’s not … [Read more...] about Another Cook Inlet pipeline feared to be vulnerable, as gas continues to leak
Sixth Anniversary Thoughts on the Enbridge Spill in Marshall Michigan; comment opportunity
July 25, 2016 Six years ago today, Line 6b, part of Enbridge's Lakehead Pipeline System, failed in Talmadge Creek, near Marshall, Michigan. It wasn't until six years ago tomorrow, July 26 and three work shifts later that Enbridge's … [Read more...] about Sixth Anniversary Thoughts on the Enbridge Spill in Marshall Michigan; comment opportunity
Congress strengthens Great Lakes oil pipeline oversight
Congress strengthens Great Lakes oil pipeline oversight By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue (Jun 22, 2016) - “The influence of Line 5, which spans the narrow channel between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, is evident in the bill. … [Read more...] about Congress strengthens Great Lakes oil pipeline oversight
Pipeline safety bill’s reauthorization will give regulators tools
Pipeline safety bill’s reauthorization will give regulators tools By Debra Erdley, TribLive (June 14, 2016) - “Safety advocates said one of the provisions of the so-called PIPES Act of 2016 could come into play at the … [Read more...] about Pipeline safety bill’s reauthorization will give regulators tools
New federal gas storage regulations likely to mimic industry’s guidelines.
New federal gas storage regulations likely to mimic industry’s guidelines. By Phil McKenna, InsideClimate News (Feb 8, 2016) - “‘Once again, the industry has got out ahead, drafted the regulations, and now PHMSA , which hasn’t … [Read more...] about New federal gas storage regulations likely to mimic industry’s guidelines.
Industry dominates lobbying of pipeline, hazmat agency.
Industry dominates lobbying of pipeline, hazmat agency. By Rachel Leven, Bloomberg (Feb 8, 2016) - "Hardly any environmental nonprofits focus on pipeline issues. From our standpoint, that’s kind of sad. We’d love to have some … [Read more...] about Industry dominates lobbying of pipeline, hazmat agency.
Feds want tougher rules for oil pipelines after series of spills reveals gaps in oversight.
Feds want tougher rules for oil pipelines after series of spills reveals gaps in oversight. By Matthew Brown, AP (Oct 1, 2015) - “Despite its broad sweep, the federal proposal was characterized as an incremental step forward by the … [Read more...] about Feds want tougher rules for oil pipelines after series of spills reveals gaps in oversight.
Group finds pipeline laws lacking.
Group finds pipeline laws lacking. By Sehvilla Mann, WMUK-NPR (July 22, 2015) - “Five years after an Enbridge Energy oil pipeline ruptured near Marshall and caused the largest inland oil spill in the US to date, the head of a group … [Read more...] about Group finds pipeline laws lacking.
Natural Gas Compressor Stations – Does PHMSA regulate?
Question of the week We got a message through the Pipeline Safety Trust Facebook page (find us and like us there!) with some questions from Howard, who was trying to find some information about the regulation of compressor stations … [Read more...] about Natural Gas Compressor Stations – Does PHMSA regulate?