Texas seeks $1.6 million from Atmos after fatal Dallas gas explosion

Texas seeks $1.6 million from Atmos after fatal Dallas gas explosion 

by Holly K. Hacker, Dallas Morning News (Apr 1, 2021) – “In the context of pipeline safety violations, it’s a pretty high fine. In the context of pipeline operators, it’s a slap on the wrist in terms of their net worth and annual profit,’ said Rebecca Craven, program director for Pipeline Safety Trust, a national watchdog group. ‘Enforcement penalties are not typically ever big enough to make a dent financially.’”