Interstate Pipeline Transportation
What is an Interstate Pipeline?
Interstate pipelines crisscross the United States, moving nearly a quarter of the nation’s energy long distances to markets in the 48 contiguous states, and are vital to the economy. Although pipelines generally are buried underground, they may have associated facilities that are above-ground such as taps, valves, metering stations, interconnection, pig launchers, pig receivers, or compressor stations.
Are Pipelines Safe?
Accidents are rare and usually result from outside forces or unauthorized action by someone other than the pipeline company.The U.S. Department of Transportation enforces strict safety standards and requires safety checks.
Who is responsible for safety?
While the Commission has oversight in ensuring that pipeline and aboveground facilities are safely constructed and installed, once the natural gas is flowing in the new system, the U.S. Department of Transportation‘s Pipeline andHazardous Pipeline Materials Safety Administration takes over the responsibility during the operation for the lifetime of the pipeline. The U.S. Department ofTransportation is also responsible for setting the federal safety standards for natural gas (and other) pipelines and related facilities. ThePipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration can be contacted at 202-366-4595 or at http://www.phmsa.dot.gov.
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What is an Interstate Pipeline?
Interstate pipelines crisscross the United States, moving nearly a quarter of the nation’s energy long distances to markets in the 48 contiguous states, and are vital to the economy. Although pipelines generally are buried underground, they may have associated facilities that are above-ground such as taps, valves, metering stations, interconnection, pig launchers, pig receivers, or compressor stations.
Are Pipelines Safe?
Accidents are rare and usually result from outside forces or unauthorized action by someone other than the pipeline company.The U.S. Department of Transportation enforces strict safety standards and requires safety checks.
Who is responsible for safety?
While the Commission has oversight in ensuring that pipeline and aboveground facilities are safely constructed and installed, once the natural gas is flowing in the new system, the U.S. Department of Transportation‘s Pipeline andHazardous Pipeline Materials Safety Administration takes over the responsibility during the operation for the lifetime of the pipeline. The U.S. Department ofTransportation is also responsible for setting the federal safety standards for natural gas (and other) pipelines and related facilities. ThePipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration can be contacted at 202-366-4595 or at http://www.phmsa.dot.gov.
