Federal study to assess dangers of dilbit when it spills By Elizabeth Douglass, InsideClimate News (May 21, 2014) - "I think it is a great thing—although I may change my mind once we see who gets appointed to the panel for the study,’ … [Read more...] about Federal study to assess dangers of dilbit when it spills
Safety Regulations
Report raps federal agency for lapses in pipeline safety
Report raps federal agency for lapses in pipeline safety By Cassandra Sweet, Wall Street Journal (May 9, 2014) - “This report showed that the federal regulators are spread too thin to regulate the industry very well, and they’re also … [Read more...] about Report raps federal agency for lapses in pipeline safety
Pipeline problems cost Ohio millions
Pipeline problems cost Ohio millions By Jim Letizia, Ohio Public Radio (April 25, 2014) - "Carl Weimer with the Pipeline Safety Trust has had his eye on pipelines across the country for more than a decade. ‘Sunoco seems to have almost … [Read more...] about Pipeline problems cost Ohio millions
North Dakota oil spill spotlights Obama delay on rules
North Dakota oil spill spotlights Obama delay on rules. By Mark Drajem and Jim Efstathiou Jr., Bloomberg Businessweek (Oct 29, 2013) - “It’s outrageous,” Rick Kessler, president of the Pipeline Safety Trust and a Washington … [Read more...] about North Dakota oil spill spotlights Obama delay on rules
Pipeline safety incident rate doubled in past decade.
Pipeline safety incident rate doubled in past decade. By Amber Hildebrandt, CBC News (Oct 28,2013) - “Carl Weimer, executive director of U.S. advocacy group Pipeline Safety Trust, says each small leak may not be significant on … [Read more...] about Pipeline safety incident rate doubled in past decade.
Boom in unregulated natural gas pipelines posing new risks.
Boom in unregulated natural gas pipelines posing new risks. By Naveena Sadasivam, Inside Climate News (Sept 26, 2013) - “Of the nation’s 240,000 miles of gathering lines, only about 10 percent are regulated. When leaks or … [Read more...] about Boom in unregulated natural gas pipelines posing new risks.
Lawsuits against Exxon Mobile mount over big oil pipeline spills
Lawsuits against Exxon Mobile mount over big oil pipeline spills By James Osborne, Dallas Morning News (Sept 14, 2013) - “The federal government sets basic standards on pipeline safety but the question of how best to inspect and maintain … [Read more...] about Lawsuits against Exxon Mobile mount over big oil pipeline spills
Will Enbridge Energy’s new pipeline in Michigan be safer?
Will Enbridge Energy’s new pipeline in Michigan be safer? By Mark Brush, Michigan Public Radio (Aug 27, 2013) - “Weimer said. ‘So how [do] the federal and state regulators get enough information that they can know whether the companies … [Read more...] about Will Enbridge Energy’s new pipeline in Michigan be safer?
Pipeline training draws 50
Pipeline training draws 50 By Steve Moseley, York News Times (Aug 24, 2013) - "The state of Nebraska is behind,’ Weimer said, in pipeline regulations. That is why the local governing bodies must diligently look into all of the options … [Read more...] about Pipeline training draws 50
Burst pipeline’s spill plan is none of your business, suggests regulator
Burst pipeline’s spill plan is none of your business, suggests regulator By Naveena Sadasivam, Inside Climate News (Aug 20, 2013) - “Rebecca Craven, program director for the nonprofit Pipeline Safety Trust, has put in a FOIA request for … [Read more...] about Burst pipeline’s spill plan is none of your business, suggests regulator