API & GPA Say PHMSA Regs for Liquids Pipelines Not Necessary
Last October the Dept. of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for new regulations governing hazardous liquid pipelines. It appears to be another case of aggressive action by the Obamadroids, bent on hassling the fossil fuel industry by requiring unnecessary regulations that don't really improve safety. They just cost more money and take more time. The new rules will require safety inspections after "extreme" weather events and natural disasters--just to be sure there aren't any leaks. Stepped up inspections would be required even if no problems are found--just to be sure no problems are found. The new regs also require all hazardous liquids pipelines to be piggable--something not physically possible with some pipelines. The list goes on. Recently both the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Gas Processors Association (GPA) weighed in on the proposed new regulations. Needless to say they're not impressed...
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