Pipeline safety and security

Nearly half a million miles of oil and natural gas transmission pipeline criss-cross the United States. While an efficient and fundamentally safe means of transport, many pipelines carry hazardous materials with the potential to cause public injury and environmental damage. The nation's pipeline networks are also widespread, running alternately through remote and densely populated regions; consequently, these systems are vulnerable to accidents and terrorist attack. This book explores how the various elements of U.S. pipeline safety and security activity fit together in the nation's overall strategy to protect transportation infrastructure.

Paul W. ParfomakUnited States Government Accountability OfficeJonathan T. Miller and Lisa M. GurtonJonathan T. Miller and Lisa M. Gurton

Preface	p. vii
Chapter 1 Pipeline Safety and Security: Federal Programs	p. 1
Chapter 2 Pipeline Security: TSA Has Taken Actions to Help Strengthen Security, but Could Improve Priority-Setting and Assessment Processes	p. 23
Chapter 3 "The Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines (Part 2): Integrity Management" Hearing, before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials	p. 71
Chapter 4 Written Statement of Cynthia L. Quarterman, Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Hearing on "Preventing Spills from Oil Pipelines through Integrity Management; Leak Detection; Shut-Off Valves; and Corrosion Prevention"	p. 81
Chapter 5 "The Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines: Regulated vs. Unregulated Pipelines" Hearing, before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials	p. 89
Chapter 6 Written Statement of Cynthia L. Quarterman, Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Hearing on "Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety: Regulated vs. Unregulated"	p. 99
Chapter 7 Testimony of the Honorable Deborah A.P. Hersman, Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board, before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Hearing on "The Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines: Regulated vs. Unregulated Pipelines"	p. 109
Chapter 8 Actions Needed to Enhance Pipeline Security	p. 117
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Chapter Sources	p. 139
Index	p. 141

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