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.
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U-M report says federal pipeline regulators rarely enforce safety rules, leaving Line 5 at risk
U-M report says federal pipeline regulators rarely enforce safety rules, leaving Line 5 at risk By Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance (May 8, 2026) "It cites an analysis from the Pipeline Safety Trust, an advocacy group, which argues … [Read more...] about U-M report says federal pipeline regulators rarely enforce safety rules, leaving Line 5 at risk
Pipeline Safety Trust Comment on Special Permit Request of Sable Offshore Corp. (Docket No. PHMSA-2026-0464)
Key Dem accuses pipeline safety agency of catering to industry
Key Dem accuses pipeline safety agency of catering to industry By Mike Soraghan, E&E News (Dec. 17, 2025) "The Pipeline Safety Trust watchdog group has reported that PHMSA's enforcement fines dropped 98 percent below the agency's … [Read more...] about Key Dem accuses pipeline safety agency of catering to industry
Trump administration cancels pipeline safety research
Trump administration cancels pipeline safety research By Mike Soraghan, E&E News (Dec. 15, 2025) "It was one of nine safety-related projects PHMSA canceled this year, according to the watchdog group Pipeline Safety Trust. The … [Read more...] about Trump administration cancels pipeline safety research
Amid Trump’s Proposed Pipeline Safety Rollbacks, Senator Questions Regulators’ Industry Ties
Amid Trump’s Proposed Pipeline Safety Rollbacks, Senator Questions Regulators’ Industry Ties By Jesse Coburn, ProPublica (Dec. 15, 2025) "The agency’s activities under the new administration have alarmed the Pipeline Safety Trust, an … [Read more...] about Amid Trump’s Proposed Pipeline Safety Rollbacks, Senator Questions Regulators’ Industry Ties
PHMSA Terminates 9 Critical Research & Development Projects
The nine projects represented approximately $7 million in committed federal research funding, most of which had likely already been spent—meaning taxpayers paid for safety research they will never receive. Bellingham, WASHINGTON - [Dec. … [Read more...] about PHMSA Terminates 9 Critical Research & Development Projects
How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public By Jesse Coburn, Pro Publica (Nov. 20, 2025) "The new appointees have wasted little time. PHMSA has published 23 notices of proposed … [Read more...] about How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
Are federal pipeline safety cops still on the beat?
Are federal pipeline safety cops still on the beat? By Mike Soraghan, Energywire (Nov. 19, 2025) "Bill Caram, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, said many people at the conference were worried that pipeline safety is … [Read more...] about Are federal pipeline safety cops still on the beat?
Dakota Access Pipeline Company Is Top Fossil Fuel Donor to Trump’s War Chest
Dakota Access Pipeline Company Is Top Fossil Fuel Donor to Trump’s War Chest By Mike Ludwig, Truthout (Aug. 6, 2025) "Kenneth Clarkson, communications director at the Pipeline Safety Trust, said the sudden decline in enforcement at … [Read more...] about Dakota Access Pipeline Company Is Top Fossil Fuel Donor to Trump’s War Chest