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.
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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
Pipeline Safety Trust Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Pipeline Safety: Hazardous Liquid Valve Maintenance Schedule (Docket No. PHMSA-2026-1554)
Pipeline Safety Trust Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Pipeline Safety: Adjustment to OPID Notifications for Construction (Docket No. PHMSA-2026-1551)
Pipeline Safety Trust Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Pipeline Safety: Removing Unnecessary Provision for Material Properties Verification During MAOP Reconfirmation (Docket No. PHMSA-2026-1549)
Pipeline Safety Trust Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Pipeline Safety: Adjust Annual Report Deadlines (Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0108)
Pipeline Safety Trust Comment on Direct Final Rule: Pipeline Safety: Standards Update—ASME B31.4 (Docket No. PHMSA-2026-1535)
PHMSA’s Abdication of its Duty on Sable’s Santa Ynez Pipeline
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 environment were … [Read more...] about PHMSA’s Abdication of its Duty on Sable’s Santa Ynez Pipeline
U-M report says federal pipeline regulators rarely enforce safety rules, leaving Line 5 at risk
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
Feds propose record fine for 2023 Gulf of Mexico oil spill
Feds propose record fine for 2023 Gulf of Mexico oil spill By Carlos Anchondo, Politico (Jan. 6, 2026) "This record-proposed penalty is an appropriate response to that level of disregard for safety requirements," said Bill Caram, … [Read more...] about Feds propose record fine for 2023 Gulf of Mexico oil spill