Salem residents wonder why gas lines don’t have automatic shutoffs By Paul Peirce TribLive (May 12, 2016) - “Carl Weimer of the Pipeline Safety Trust is disappointed that PHMSA did not include a requirement for automatic … [Read more...] about Salem residents wonder why gas lines don’t have automatic shutoffs
Safety Regulations
Explosion stokes worries about pipeline safety in Pennsylvania
Explosion stokes worries about pipeline safety in Pennsylvania By Reid Frazier, The Allegheny Front (May 6, 2016) - “Over the past decade, PHMSA has compiled data on more than 300 serious incidents involving pipelines, … [Read more...] about Explosion stokes worries about pipeline safety in Pennsylvania
Gas pipeline explosions bring new US safety proposal
Gas pipeline explosions bring new US safety proposal By Matthew Brown, The Associated Press (Mar 17, 2016) - “But Carl Weimer with the Bellingham, Washington-based Pipeline Safety Trust said no requirement for automatic … [Read more...] about Gas pipeline explosions bring new US safety proposal
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.
Community Technical Assistance Grants Get Axed
Over the years the Pipeline Safety Trust has let people know when the opportunity to apply for the Community Technical Assistance Grants administered by PHMSA opens up. These grants are the only funding source that has been reliably … [Read more...] about Community Technical Assistance Grants Get Axed
Pipeline leak statistics should give pause to pipeline supporters.
Pipeline leak statistics should give pause to pipeline supporters. By Ron Whittington, Athens Banner-Herald (Jan 3, 2016) - "The problem is that each company uses different criteria, so ‘it’s a nightmare for regulators,’ according … [Read more...] about Pipeline leak statistics should give pause to pipeline supporters.
Make your voice heard for pipeline safety!
The Pipeline Safety Trust is available to help interested communities and individuals comment on proposed rules or other official proceedings having to do with pipeline safety. Over the next year, we will be announcing public comment … [Read more...] about Make your voice heard for pipeline safety!
So much pipeline safety information!
Did you know we recently updated our briefing papers and added papers on three additional topics? These papers are a great source of 'Pipeline Safety 101' information - they are short and each focused on a single topic. They do not need to … [Read more...] about So much pipeline safety information!
Exxon gets fine, harsh criticism for negligence in Pegasus pipeline spill.
Exxon gets fine, harsh criticism for negligence in Pegasus pipeline spill. By David Hassemeyer, InsideClimate News (Oct 2, 2015) - “Rebecca Craven, program director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, a nonprofit watchdog organization … [Read more...] about Exxon gets fine, harsh criticism for negligence in Pegasus pipeline spill.