On April 3, 2024, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report titled “Gas Pipeline Safety: Better Data and Planning Would Improve Implementation of Regulatory Changes.” The report, GAO-24-106690,...more
On June 22, 2021, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report titled “Performance Measures Needed to Assess Recent Changes to Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Regulations.” The Report recommends the...more
The Government Accountability Office (GAO), an agency that conducts audits, evaluations, and investigations for the United States Congress, issued a report titled “Natural Gas Exports: Updated Guidance and Regulations Could...more
PHMSA focuses on proposed rule for gas transmission and gathering pipelines. Key Points: ..GAO has released a report assessing the adequacy of PHMSA odorization requirements. ..PHMSA will split the forthcoming Gas...more
The Senate confirmed President Trump’s nominees to fill two of the four open seats on the FERC, producing a quorum for the first time since February. Neil Chatterjee (Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s energy advisor),...more
Pipeline safety and infrastructure issues have gained attention in recent years due to tight oil resources production, changes in regulations, and several high-profile incidents. On Thursday, August 3, the U.S. Government...more