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
Pipeline Safety
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
California’s Hydrogen Pipeline Bill Puts Safety Oversight in the Wrong Hands and Doesn’t Meaningfully Address Safety
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 easily than natural gas, … [Read more...] about California’s Hydrogen Pipeline Bill Puts Safety Oversight in the Wrong Hands and Doesn’t Meaningfully Address Safety
Pipeline Safety Trust Comment on GPAC Meeting on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines and Other Pipeline Safety Initiatives (Docket No. PHMSA-2021-0046)
Pipeline Safety Trust Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Pipeline Safety: Hazardous Liquid Valve Maintenance Schedule (Docket No. PHMSA-2026-1554)
Letter of Opposition to Subcommittee on Energy Bill: Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Act of 2026
Amid Trump’s Proposed Pipeline Safety Rollbacks, Senator Questions Regulators’ Industry Ties
Amid Trump’s Proposed Pipeline Safety Rollbacks, Senator Questions Regulators’ Industry Ties By Jesse Coburn, ProPublica (Dec. 15, 2025) "The agency’s activities under the new administration have alarmed the Pipeline Safety Trust, an … [Read more...] about Amid Trump’s Proposed Pipeline Safety Rollbacks, Senator Questions Regulators’ Industry Ties
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
How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public By Jesse Coburn, Pro Publica (Nov. 20, 2025) "The new appointees have wasted little time. PHMSA has published 23 notices of proposed … [Read more...] about How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
Nevada Pipeline Safety Program Taking Big Strides on Safety
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 pipeline safety program … [Read more...] about Nevada Pipeline Safety Program Taking Big Strides on Safety