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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 5h

"He said that with the recent confirmation of PHMSA administrator Paul Roberti, who has significant regulatory experience, the Pipeline Safety Trust is hopeful for a “balanced approach.

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New Report Examines Fossil Fuel Ties of Dozens of Trump Administration Hires - Inside Climate News

Public Citizen and the Revolving Door Project found 42 former fossil fuel industry employees among nominees and appointees to agencies charged with enforcing energy and environmental policy.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 2d

Happening today at 11:00 AM PT!

Register and view the webinar at tinyurl.com/sanbruno15

Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 8d

“With federal safety rules on carbon dioxide pipelines eliminated and no replacements in sight, it will be up to states to keep communities safe, said Caram of Pipeline Safety Trust.”

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California opens the door for Big Oil’s CO2 pipeline plans

States will be responsible for keeping people safe as the oil industry pushes a massive buildout of carbon dioxide pipelines near communities.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 9d

15 Years Since the San Bruno Pipeline Tragedy – Has Safety Improved?

This tragedy spurred major reforms in pipeline safety. Our webinar panel will discuss what has changed, what hasn’t, and what’s still needed to keep communities safe.

Register at: tinyurl.com/sanbruno15

Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 14d

LNG facilities are rapidly increasing in the United States, bringing with them increased risk of incidents, with any safety failures falling heavily on nearby communities. Yet these facilities are still governed by regulations written decades ago.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 19d

"We have a long way to go to get to zero incidents and I hope we can make progress towards our mutual goal of safer communities and a healthier environment," Caram said in a statement Thursday.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 19d

“Bill Caram, executive director of the group Pipeline Safety Trust, said the nonprofit looks forward to working with Roberti on bolstering pipeline safety.”

E&E News: PHMSA gets first confirmed head since 2021

The Senate voted 51-47 Thursday to confirm Paul Roberti as the pipeline safety agency’s new administrator.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 20d

After that incident, advocates and pipeline safety experts pushed for updated regulations for carbon dioxide pipelines from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).

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In St. James Parish, Exxon plans to lay carbon pipeline alarmingly close to homes, businesses | The Lens

Experts and residents decry hazards to people and lack of regulations, transparency

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 20d

On September 13th, 2018, a chain of gas explosions occurred throughout Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts. As a result of this disaster, 30,000 residents were evacuated, 131 structures were damaged, 22 individuals were hospitalized, and 18-year-old Leonel Rondon lost his life.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 21d

Pipeline Safety Trust is “appreciative of the authors’ efforts to improve CO2 pipeline safety in California, but there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure communities are safe from these pipelines,” McKay added.

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POLITICO Pro: California’s carbon pipeline moratorium may end next year

Legislation heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom would require new safety regulations from the state fire marshal.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 23d

It's been 15 years since the San Bruno pipeline tragedy.

On October 6, the Pipeline Safety Trust (PST) will host a webinar to reflect on this anniversary and the state of pipeline safety today.

Register at tinyurl.com/sanbruno15

Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 23d

It’s been 15 years since the San Bruno pipeline tragedy.

On October 6, the Pipeline Safety Trust (PST) will host a webinar to reflect on this anniversary and the state of pipeline safety today.

Register here: tinyurl.com/sanbruno15

Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 29d

As we reflect on this anniversary and the state of pipeline safety today, we honor those who were lost and reaffirm the urgent need for safer pipelines and stronger protections for communities.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 29d

The severity of the disaster was compounded by the absence of automatic and remote-controlled shutoff valves, which could have limited the spread of fire and damage.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 29d

According to the NTSB, contributing to the incident were the CPUC and PHMSA exemptions of existing pipelines from the regulatory requirement for pressure testing, which likely would have detected installation defects.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 29d

The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) investigation found that the PG&E pipeline failed due to a poorly welded pipe section and an inadequate integrity management program that did not detect or repair the faulty pipe.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 29d

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the San Bruno pipeline tragedy, a devastating event that claimed eight lives, injured 66, and destroyed 38 homes.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · Sep 5

"PHMSA has a responsibility to act now before more mileage is built and more people are put at risk."

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E&E News: White House outlines priorities on oil and gas, offshore carbon storage

The spring Unified Agenda provides a snapshot of efforts to advance the president’s plans for fossil fuel exploration and infrastructure.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · Sep 5

“With mileage likely to increase in the years ahead, these pipelines pose unique and severe dangers, and communities will be left unprotected if the agency continues to delay action," Sutherland said in a statement.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · Sep 5

“On Thursday, Erin Sutherland, policy and program director at Pipeline Safety Trust, said the nonprofit group is ‘deeply disappointed that PHMSA has failed to include the carbon dioxide pipeline safety rulemaking on its regulatory docket.”

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · Sep 3

...has ‘one of the poorer safety records of national pipeline companies in the categories of accidents resulting in fatalities, cost per incident, and releases per incident.'”

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Forsyth County commissioners pass resolution opposing pipeline expansion

During Thursday’s meeting, Forsyth County residents again voiced environmental and safety concerns.

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · Sep 3

“Citing data analysis by the watchdog group Pipeline Safety Trust, the resolution stated that Transco — the operator of the proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP)...

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · Aug 20

"By closing safety gaps, improving public transparency, and addressing emerging issues such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen pipelines, it will save lives and safeguard our environment. We’re grateful for Senator Markey’s leadership in making pipeline safety a national priority.”

Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · Aug 20

“The last two years have been the deadliest two-year period for pipelines in nearly 15 years, with pipeline failures claiming 30 lives."

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · Aug 20

“The Pipeline Accountability Act is the type of action we need from Congress to prevent the kinds of pipeline tragedies we’ve seen in the past,” said Erin Sutherland, Policy & Program Director/Counsel, Pipeline Safety Trust.

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Senator Markey and Representative Trahan to Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Pipeline Safety, Accountability, and Public Engagement | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts

Bill Text (PDF) Washington (August 20, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the...

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