On a recent trip to Houston, Texas, I decided to rent a convertible and stay on the Gulf coast, commuting the three business days of my trip. More than 10 miles of the commute were through oil refineries, literally stretching as far as the eye could see. And, on the drive back to the airport, … Continued
The safety over our nation’s underground pipeline systems have presented issues regarding public health for several decades. Although some safety concerns were recently addressed with the enactment of the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 (Pipeline Safety Act), which President Obama signed in 2012, some say that it was lacking in … Continued
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline & Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) collects data on incidents and accidents, which are then further classified into either ‘Serious Incidents’ or ‘Significant Incidents.’ Serious Incidents are those that result in either a fatality, or an injury requiring hospitalization. Significant Incidents are those which result in any of the … Continued
