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Does Phmsa Regulate Co2 Pipelines?

Alexander Ross • • 6 min read
Does Phmsa Regulate Co2 Pipelines?

Pipeline Safety: Gaseous Carbon Dioxide Pipelines
Action: Notice; request for comments. ... As PHMSA does not currently regulate these pipelines, its ability to reach out and locate operators of gaseous carbon dioxide pipelines has been limited and it is unclear if PHMSA's current information is comprehensive.

Who regulates CO2 pipelines?

2. CO2 pipeline safety standards are established by the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). o States establish the remaining regulatory framework governing CO2 pipelines within their borders.

What pipelines does Phmsa regulate?

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regulates both natural gas gathering pipelines and hazardous liquid gathering pipelines. The recent GAO report says that PHMSA has the authority to at least collect data on unregulated pipelines.

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