USDOT Issues Safety Order for Upper Makefield Township Pipeline Leak. PHMSA.DOT.gov press release. Pull quote: “Consistent with the results of PHMSA’s preliminary investigation, Sunoco is required to verify the integrity of every Type A sleeve installed on the Twin Oaks Pipeline. The sleeves were used to reinforce prior repairs to the pipeline, including at the location in Upper Makefield Township where the leak occurred. Sunoco must submit to PHMSA a comprehensive plan for identifying, evaluating, and removing any Type-A sleeves whose integrity cannot be assured, as well as a technical justification for any Type-A sleeves that remain on the line and a plan to implement additional integrity management measures to minimize any risks associated with their continued use.”
Protecting Chemical Infrastructure: Navigating the Cyber-Threat Landscape. TheChemicalEngineer.com article. Pull quote: “The threats facing chemical plants are real and increasingly sophisticated. However, with the right strategies and proactive cybersecurity measures, the sector can defend itself and set a global standard for cybersecurity excellence in critical infrastructure. By embedding cybersecurity into every layer of operation – whether in legacy systems or new projects – chemical plants can build resilient infrastructures that protect against both cyber and physical risks, ensuring a secure and sustainable future.”
Polluters can now email their way out of clean air laws, courtesy of Trump. EarthJustice.org article. Pull quote: “Trump’s abuse of power relies on distorting Section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act, a narrow provision never used by any president in the 55 years since its enactment. Congress meant this provision to be used only in extraordinary circumstances, where a specific facility, vital to national security, cannot meet emission standards because the necessary pollution control technology is unavailable.”
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Licensing and Coordination Procedures for the Space Launch Service. Federal Register FCC final action. Summary: “In this document, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB or Bureau) announces licensing and frequency coordination procedures and data requirements for Space Launch Service licensees seeking Commission authorization to perform non-Federal space launch operations in the 2,025-2,110 MHz, 2,200-2,290 MHz, and 2,360-2,395 MHz bands.”
EO 14286 - Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road
for America's Truck Drivers. Federal
Register.
EO 14287 - Protecting American Communities From
Criminal Aliens. Federal
Register.
EO 14288 - Strengthening and Unleashing America's Law
Enforcement To Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens. Federal
Register.
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