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The Pipeline Safety Trust is a nonprofit public watchdog organization promoting pipeline safety through education and advocacy.
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Former San Bruno, California Mayor Jim Ruane speaks about the Sept. 9, 2010 disaster that claimed 8 lives in their city.
October 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Former San Bruno, California Mayor Jim Ruane speaks about the Sept. 9, 2010 disaster that claimed 8 lives in their city.
It’s 2010 - Talmadge Creek, Marshall, Michigan. On Sunday, July 25, an Enbridge pipeline ruptures and more than one million gallons of crude oil surge down Talmadge and into the Kalamazoo. The event becomes one of the worst inland oil spills of all time.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
It’s 2010 - Talmadge Creek, Marshall, Michigan. On Sunday, July 25, an Enbridge pipeline ruptures and more than one million gallons of crude oil surge down Talmadge and into the Kalamazoo. The event becomes one of the worst inland oil spills of all time.
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We must do more for pipeline safety.
Attend the 2025 PST Conference in New Orleans on Nov. 13 and 14 to join the conversation. Register at the link below.
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Attend the 2025 PST Conference in New Orleans on Nov. 13 and 14 to join the conversation. Register at the link below.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
We must do more for pipeline safety.
Attend the 2025 PST Conference in New Orleans on Nov. 13 and 14 to join the conversation. Register at the link below.
pstrust.org/2025-confere...
Attend the 2025 PST Conference in New Orleans on Nov. 13 and 14 to join the conversation. Register at the link below.
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The Pipeline Safety Trust works hard to make each conference a place where people in power listen, and community voices drive the conversation around pipeline safety.
It is not too late to register for the 2025 PST Conference, November 13-14, in New Orleans!
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It is not too late to register for the 2025 PST Conference, November 13-14, in New Orleans!
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October 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The Pipeline Safety Trust works hard to make each conference a place where people in power listen, and community voices drive the conversation around pipeline safety.
It is not too late to register for the 2025 PST Conference, November 13-14, in New Orleans!
pstrust.org/pipeline-saf...
It is not too late to register for the 2025 PST Conference, November 13-14, in New Orleans!
pstrust.org/pipeline-saf...
"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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October 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
"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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October 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
“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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September 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
“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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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
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
September 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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
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
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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September 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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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“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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September 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
“Bill Caram, executive director of the group Pipeline Safety Trust, said the nonprofit looks forward to working with Roberti on bolstering pipeline safety.”
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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September 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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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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.
September 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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.
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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September 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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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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
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
September 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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
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
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
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
September 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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
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
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the San Bruno pipeline tragedy, a devastating event that claimed eight lives, injured 66, and destroyed 38 homes.
September 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the San Bruno pipeline tragedy, a devastating event that claimed eight lives, injured 66, and destroyed 38 homes.
“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.”
September 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
“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.”
“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)...
September 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
“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)...
“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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August 20, 2025 at 11:56 PM
“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.
www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...
www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...
Yesterday marked 25 years since a transmission pipeline owned and operated by El Paso Natural Gas ruptured and killed 12 campers near Carlsbad, New Mexico.
The Carlsbad pipeline explosion was one of the deadliest gas pipeline explosions in US history.
The Carlsbad pipeline explosion was one of the deadliest gas pipeline explosions in US history.
August 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Yesterday marked 25 years since a transmission pipeline owned and operated by El Paso Natural Gas ruptured and killed 12 campers near Carlsbad, New Mexico.
The Carlsbad pipeline explosion was one of the deadliest gas pipeline explosions in US history.
The Carlsbad pipeline explosion was one of the deadliest gas pipeline explosions in US history.
"A hazard area radius around a pipeline site is the area within which there would be virtually no chance of survival if a pipeline rupture and fire were to happen...
August 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"A hazard area radius around a pipeline site is the area within which there would be virtually no chance of survival if a pipeline rupture and fire were to happen...
Today is National #811Day and a great reminder to call 8-1-1 before any digging projects.
20 years ago, the 811 call system was created and it helps protect lives and property every day.
20 years ago, the 811 call system was created and it helps protect lives and property every day.
August 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Today is National #811Day and a great reminder to call 8-1-1 before any digging projects.
20 years ago, the 811 call system was created and it helps protect lives and property every day.
20 years ago, the 811 call system was created and it helps protect lives and property every day.
“This substantive policy change should have gone through the full rulemaking process from day one. We’re asking PHMSA to withdraw this rule and start over with proper transparency.”
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August 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
“This substantive policy change should have gone through the full rulemaking process from day one. We’re asking PHMSA to withdraw this rule and start over with proper transparency.”
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“In order to keep both our communities and environment safe from pipeline failures we need consistent and regular enforcement, not a substantial drop off,” Clarkson said in an email.
Dakota Access Pipeline Company Is Top Fossil Fuel Donor to Trump’s War Chest
Energy Transfer is battling a federal pipeline safety agency after being fined $2.5 million for a deadly accident.
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August 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“In order to keep both our communities and environment safe from pipeline failures we need consistent and regular enforcement, not a substantial drop off,” Clarkson said in an email.
Understanding how pipeline safety regulations are developed is vital for effective public participation. While the rulemaking process is designed to incorporate public input, its technical language, complex steps, and lengthy timelines often make it challenging for community members to participate.
August 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Understanding how pipeline safety regulations are developed is vital for effective public participation. While the rulemaking process is designed to incorporate public input, its technical language, complex steps, and lengthy timelines often make it challenging for community members to participate.