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PHMSA’s Class Location Change Final Rule is Balanced, but Not Without Safety Concerns
Pipeline Safety Trust has concerns with the Final Rule in a few key areas where PHMSA has rolled back restrictions. The rule grants operators permission to use existing, old pipe, perhaps with known manufacturing issues, and provides little … [Read more...] about PHMSA’s Class Location Change Final Rule is Balanced, but Not Without Safety Concerns
New PHMSA Enforcement Policy Paves Way for Pipeline Operators to Circumvent Safety Regulations
On Jan. 12, the federal pipeline regulator enacted a new enforcement policy that allows the pipeline industry to decide for itself when federal safety rules are too inconvenient to follow. Bellingham, WASHINGTON - [Jan. … [Read more...] about New PHMSA Enforcement Policy Paves Way for Pipeline Operators to Circumvent Safety Regulations
PHMSA Targets Cost Cuts, Tech Upgrades in Major Pipeline Safety Proposal
PHMSA Targets Cost Cuts, Tech Upgrades in Major Pipeline Safety Proposal By Stephen Barlas, Pipeline & Gas Journal (Oct. 21, 2025) "There were several comments—including some from the PST—opposing the NGPL’s request and asking … [Read more...] about PHMSA Targets Cost Cuts, Tech Upgrades in Major Pipeline Safety Proposal