Pipeline Safety Trust
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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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On Feb. 2, Pipeline Safety Trust (PST) sent a letter to the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) asking the agencies...
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February 5, 2026 at 12:03 AM
On Feb. 2, Pipeline Safety Trust (PST) sent a letter to the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) asking the agencies...
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In the last few years, failed plastic piping has been responsible for several fatalities. A plastic pipe material called Aldyl-A was at the center of both the 2023 pipeline failure in West Reading, PA that killed 7, and the 2024 explosion that killed a 15-year-old boy in South Jordan, UT.
January 30, 2026 at 7:32 PM
In the last few years, failed plastic piping has been responsible for several fatalities. A plastic pipe material called Aldyl-A was at the center of both the 2023 pipeline failure in West Reading, PA that killed 7, and the 2024 explosion that killed a 15-year-old boy in South Jordan, UT.
Last year’s review underscores that in numerous states; pipeline safety programs fall short in adequately providing information even on topics directly impacting community members. While four state programs did receive perfect scores, 16 programs received failing scores.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Last year’s review underscores that in numerous states; pipeline safety programs fall short in adequately providing information even on topics directly impacting community members. While four state programs did receive perfect scores, 16 programs received failing scores.
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"Pipelines designed for rural areas weren’t built with neighborhoods in mind,” Pipeline Safety Trust Executive Director Bill Caram said.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:20 PM
"Pipelines designed for rural areas weren’t built with neighborhoods in mind,” Pipeline Safety Trust Executive Director Bill Caram said.
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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.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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.
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Bill Caram, executive director of the watchdog group Pipeline Safety Trust, knocked PHMSA’s new enforcement policy — saying it “lets pipeline operators decide for themselves when safety rules are too inconvenient to follow.”
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E&E News: Pipeline companies can defer required work, feds say
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration outlined a path that could allow for special permits to be issued.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Bill Caram, executive director of the watchdog group Pipeline Safety Trust, knocked PHMSA’s new enforcement policy — saying it “lets pipeline operators decide for themselves when safety rules are too inconvenient to follow.”
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"This record-proposed penalty is an appropriate response to that level of disregard for safety requirements," said Bill Caram, executive director of Pipeline Safety Trust.
POLITICO Pro: Feds propose record fine for 2023 Gulf of Mexico oil spill
The Trump administration is touting a planned $9.6 million civil penalty against Panther Operating Co.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:41 PM
"This record-proposed penalty is an appropriate response to that level of disregard for safety requirements," said Bill Caram, executive director of Pipeline Safety Trust.
At the Pipeline Safety Trust Conference this November, attendees shared what pipeline safety means to them. Their answers highlight the values that drive our work. Pipeline Safety Trust is grateful for the federal grant that helps pay for this conference.
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Voices from the 2025 PST Conference
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December 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
At the Pipeline Safety Trust Conference this November, attendees shared what pipeline safety means to them. Their answers highlight the values that drive our work. Pipeline Safety Trust is grateful for the federal grant that helps pay for this conference.
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The 2025 State Pipeline Safety Website Transparency Report is here! In summer 2025, the Pipeline Safety Trust reviewed the websites of 54 state pipeline safety programs, evaluating each across 11 transparency metrics.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The 2025 State Pipeline Safety Website Transparency Report is here! In summer 2025, the Pipeline Safety Trust reviewed the websites of 54 state pipeline safety programs, evaluating each across 11 transparency metrics.
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In 2025, we updated our Landowners and Residents Guide to Pipelines. The updated guide covers what landowners and residents need to know about eminent domain, property impacts, pipeline safety during operation, and more.
Check out our newly updated resource:
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Check out our newly updated resource:
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December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In 2025, we updated our Landowners and Residents Guide to Pipelines. The updated guide covers what landowners and residents need to know about eminent domain, property impacts, pipeline safety during operation, and more.
Check out our newly updated resource:
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Check out our newly updated resource:
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“It’s hard to understand why these projects were killed,” Pipeline Safety Trust Executive Director Bill Caram said.
December 10, 2025 at 11:44 PM
“It’s hard to understand why these projects were killed,” Pipeline Safety Trust Executive Director Bill Caram said.
“But despite the industry self-proclaimed improvements, regulations have stayed the same. That’s a problem according to watchdogs like Pipeline Safety Trust.”
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Carbon Dioxide Accidents Show Regulatory Failure in Emerging Public Health Threat – Deceleration
While not as hazardous as oil or natural gas, carbon dioxide’s unique properties—and potential boom to anticipated 69,000 miles of pipelines—mean new laws are needed to keep communities safe. While no...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
“But despite the industry self-proclaimed improvements, regulations have stayed the same. That’s a problem according to watchdogs like Pipeline Safety Trust.”
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“Recognizing the urgency, Bill Caram, Executive Director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, testified before the US House Energy and Commerce Committee in July 2025 to accelerate adoption of Thermal Activated Shutoff (TAS) technology.”
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Why firefighters prefer gas thermal shutoff valves?
Every natural gas customer depends on an invisible guardian- the service regulator.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
“Recognizing the urgency, Bill Caram, Executive Director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, testified before the US House Energy and Commerce Committee in July 2025 to accelerate adoption of Thermal Activated Shutoff (TAS) technology.”
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“We have this cluster of incidents in just a couple years, and it's time for us to be asking questions,” said Caram in an interview on Thursday.
December 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“We have this cluster of incidents in just a couple years, and it's time for us to be asking questions,” said Caram in an interview on Thursday.
“Like the plaintiffs in the lawsuits, Hall believes there is a chance that an overpressurized line played a role in the explosion. The higher the pressure, Hall said, the faster the gas escapes from the leak.
December 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
“Like the plaintiffs in the lawsuits, Hall believes there is a chance that an overpressurized line played a role in the explosion. The higher the pressure, Hall said, the faster the gas escapes from the leak.
"This bill reflects what we consistently hear from people living near pipelines," said Bill Caram, the group's executive director, "they want better information, faster emergency response, and a regulatory agency that's accessible when they have concerns."
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E&E News: Bipartisan duo seeks pipeline fixes after Pennsylvania jet fuel leak
Legislation would dramatically hike fines and make information easier to find online.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"This bill reflects what we consistently hear from people living near pipelines," said Bill Caram, the group's executive director, "they want better information, faster emergency response, and a regulatory agency that's accessible when they have concerns."
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"PST was created in the aftermath of the Whatcom Creek Explosion on the Olympic Pipeline. Caram’s organization worked with API to create standards of Community Engagement. The standards, which focus on two-way communications and proactive communication, were adopted by API in March 2024."
As jet fuel flows, BP’s story on Olympic Pipeline changes
Airline operations for long-haul flights out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) returned to normal on Tuesday as the Olympic Pipeline partially reopened.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"PST was created in the aftermath of the Whatcom Creek Explosion on the Olympic Pipeline. Caram’s organization worked with API to create standards of Community Engagement. The standards, which focus on two-way communications and proactive communication, were adopted by API in March 2024."
The PIR formula, commissioned by the pipeline industry, has a history of underestimating the impact of pipeline failures. These miscalculations have claimed lives.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The PIR formula, commissioned by the pipeline industry, has a history of underestimating the impact of pipeline failures. These miscalculations have claimed lives.
Read the full blog: tinyurl.com/PIRblogpost
Read the full blog: tinyurl.com/PIRblogpost
"To me, it's just a hint that maybe some, you know, mismanagement or under maintenance, is starting to catch up with this pipeline, and I hope that's not true, but it does give me pause," Caram said.
Olympic Pipeline: Crews working nonstop to repair Everett, WA leak
Crews are working around the clock to repair a leak in the Olympic Pipeline that has stopped jet fuel delivery to SEA Airport. Right now, there is no timeline for the fix and Governor Bob Ferguson iss...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"To me, it's just a hint that maybe some, you know, mismanagement or under maintenance, is starting to catch up with this pipeline, and I hope that's not true, but it does give me pause," Caram said.
“BP and Olympic Pipeline owe the people of Washington both a safe pipeline and immediate, transparent communication about every incident,” Clarkson said.
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Olympic Pipeline spill outside of Everett is one of several in recent years | Cascadia Daily News
BP and Ecology have not yet determined amount of fuel released
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November 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
“BP and Olympic Pipeline owe the people of Washington both a safe pipeline and immediate, transparent communication about every incident,” Clarkson said.
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"I really think you have to have effective, strong enforcement in order to have safe pipelines and prevent these kinds of tragedies, and a 98% drop-off in civil penalties proposed on operators is not strong enforcement,” Caram said.
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Investigation finds severe cuts to pipeline safety enforcement
A pipeline explosion in Beaver County in 2018 left homes destroyed, leading to fines and criminal charges against the pipeline company. Action News Investigates has learned the federal government has ...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
"I really think you have to have effective, strong enforcement in order to have safe pipelines and prevent these kinds of tragedies, and a 98% drop-off in civil penalties proposed on operators is not strong enforcement,” Caram said.
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NEW: ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, weaken or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines.
Experts say the changes will cost lives.
Experts say the changes will cost lives.
How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, soften or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines. Experts say the changes will cost lives.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, weaken or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines.
Experts say the changes will cost lives.
Experts say the changes will cost lives.
The recent spill from BP's Olympic Pipeline adds to a growing list of incidents that have accumulated over the past two and a half years.
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The recent spill from BP's Olympic Pipeline adds to a growing list of incidents that have accumulated over the past two and a half years.
#2025PST Conference Livestream - Day 2
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November 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Join us on our livestream for the final Day 1 session of our 2025 Conference. The session, The Role of GPAC & LPAC in Pipeline Safety: Do They Deliver for the Public?
Session runs from 3:45 to 4:45 CST.
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Session runs from 3:45 to 4:45 CST.
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#2025PST, #PHMSA, #energy, #pipelines, #safety
#2025PST Conference Livestream - Day 1
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November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Join us on our livestream for the final Day 1 session of our 2025 Conference. The session, The Role of GPAC & LPAC in Pipeline Safety: Do They Deliver for the Public?
Session runs from 3:45 to 4:45 CST.
www.youtube.com/live/4sMTeEU...
#2025PST, #PHMSA, #energy, #pipelines, #safety
Session runs from 3:45 to 4:45 CST.
www.youtube.com/live/4sMTeEU...
#2025PST, #PHMSA, #energy, #pipelines, #safety