US Transportation Secretary advocates for enhancing pipeline safety
Published by Elizabeth Corner,
Senior Editor
World Pipelines,
On Tuesday, US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will be encouraging all regulated pipeline owners and operators to voluntarily adopt new safety management systems (SMS). The utilisation of SMS will enhance pipeline safety and is supported by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
“We are committed to carrying out President Trump’s agenda to unleash American energy in all ways – big and small. Here at the Department of Transportation, that mission includes ensuring our natural resources can efficiently and securely reach consumers. Enhancing pipeline safety through innovative management systems is just one way we can boost our energy security and lower costs for the American people,” said US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy.
“Safety Management Systems bring about a much-needed evolution of internal pipeline safety management structures, policies, and procedures that will ultimately lead us to achieve our goal of zero incidents,” said PHMSA Acting Administrator Ben Kochman. “We encourage all regulated pipeline owners and operators to fully embrace the continuous improvement and enhanced safety benefits that come with implementing a pipeline SMS.”
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