What is the condition of the oil pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac? Answer can be hard to find. By Mark Brush, MI Public Radio (Oct 7, 2014) - “Carl Weimer is with the National Pipeline Safety Trust, a pipeline watchdog … [Read more...] about What is the condition of the oil pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac? Answer can be hard to find
Safety Regulations
The explosive debate over a new natural gas pipeline in the northeast
The explosive debate over a new natural gas pipeline in the northeast By Katie Valentine, ClimateProgress (Sept 30, 2014) - “Explosions are also a major concern. According to a briefing paper from the Pipeline Safety Trust, natural gas … [Read more...] about The explosive debate over a new natural gas pipeline in the northeast
Top pipeline safety advocate on his 15-year ‘Bambi vs. Godzilla’ Fight
Top pipeline safety advocate on his 15-year ‘Bambi vs. Godzilla’ Fight By Lisa Song, InsideClimate News (June 24, 2014) - “I think what’s gotten harder is, a lot of the easy issues that a non-technical person can talk about have been … [Read more...] about Top pipeline safety advocate on his 15-year ‘Bambi vs. Godzilla’ Fight
Why the Bellingham story must continue to be told
It's the 15-year anniversary of the Bellingham pipeline tragedy, and I just want to think about something else. I don't want to talk about what happened. And I certainly don't want to have to try to make sense of it, or explain how … [Read more...] about Why the Bellingham story must continue to be told
Pipeline company ‘slightly safer’ than most, but recent mishaps trigger probe
Pipeline company ‘slightly safer’ than most, but recent mishaps trigger probe By Gil Smart, LancasterOnline (June 8, 2014) - "There’s been a series of tragic accidents in the last few years,’ said Carl Weimer, Executive Director of … [Read more...] about Pipeline company ‘slightly safer’ than most, but recent mishaps trigger probe
Federal study to assess dangers of dilbit when it spills
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
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.