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Pipeline Safety Since San Bruno and Other Incidents

and Security of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and, Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate

Published: 2012-07-29

Total Pages: 106


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I welcome everybody to today's hearing, which will address pipeline safety since last year's explosion in San Bruno, California, as well as broader concerns about the safety of America's 2.3 million miles of pipeline. Now, these pipelines, which move oil and gas within states and across the country, are one of the safest forms of transportation. But when an accident occurs, the consequences can be deadly. We witnessed this last year: a natural gas pipeline ruptured below the ground in San Bruno, igniting a blaze that killed eight people and destroyed dozens of homes. Now other recent oil pipeline accidents in Michigan and along the Yellowstone River spilled thousands of barrels of oil into sensitive waterways, causing severe damage in both areas. These tragedies remind us that we have a responsibility to keep our country's pipelines safe and reduce the frequency of accidents.

Pipeline Safety

United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Subcommittee on Surface Transportation

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 50


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The United States Government Printing Office (GPO) was created in June 1860, and is an agency of the U.S. federal government based in Washington D.C. The office prints documents produced by and for the federal government, including Congress, the Supreme Court, the Executive Office of the President and other executive departments, and independent agencies. A hearing is a meeting of the Senate, House, joint or certain Government committee that is open to the public so that they can listen in on the opinions of the legislation. Hearings can also be held to explore certain topics or a current issue. It typically takes between two months up to two years to be published. This is one of those hearings.