Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines and Other Pipeline Safety Initiatives

Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) supports the proposed pipeline safety initiatives, emphasizing the importance of protecting public health and environmental justice. They argue that the proposal should be further strengthened by requiring updated emergency response plans that involve multiple stakeholders and place greater responsibility on operators for maintenance and risk management.

Dr. Leslie Klein expresses support for strengthening pipeline safety protocols to prevent fires, explosions, and greenhouse gas leaks. The commenter argues that these measures are necessary for public health, environmental justice, and the safety of pipeline workers.

Royal S. Graves expresses support for the proposed pipeline safety rules, emphasizing the need to protect public health, the environment, and workers. The commenter highlights the importance of updated emergency response plans and the need to prevent disasters like the Merrimack Valley incident.

An individual commenter supports the proposed rulemaking to strengthen gas distribution pipeline safety. They emphasize the importance of updating emergency response plans, involving multiple stakeholders, and prioritizing public health and environmental justice.

Douglas Sedon expresses support for the proposed pipeline safety rules, emphasizing the need to protect public health, the environment, and workers. He argues that the proposal aligns with environmental justice goals and calls for improved emergency response plans and operator responsibilities to prevent future disasters.

Dr. David W. Inouye, representing an NGO and academic affiliations, supports the proposed rule to strengthen pipeline safety. He emphasizes the need for robust emergency response plans that prioritize public health, environmental justice, and the involvement of multiple stakeholders to prevent disasters.

Mary Kirkpatrick expresses support for the proposed pipeline safety rules, emphasizing the need to protect public health, the environment, and low-income communities. She advocates for updated emergency response plans and highlights the importance of preventing disasters similar to the Merrimack Valley incident.

Antoinette Calderone, a retired nurse, supports the proposed pipeline safety rules to protect public health, the environment, and workers. She emphasizes the need for improved emergency response plans, better record-keeping by operators, and the inclusion of environmental justice principles.