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
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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’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
PHMSA’s Interpretation Process Is Supposed to Promote Transparency. So Why is it a Black Box?
When a pipeline operator has a question about how federal safety regulations apply to its operations, it can submit a request to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)'s Office of Pipeline Safety asking for an … [Read more...] about PHMSA’s Interpretation Process Is Supposed to Promote Transparency. So Why is it a Black Box?