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The Pipeline Safety Trust Who are we and what do we do? Changed federal pipeline safety regulations Provided increased access to pipeline safety information Provided a “public interest” voice to pipeline safety processes and at a variety of meetings Served as the public voice to the media looking into pipeline safety incidents and rules Partnered with groups trying to move pipeline safety forward. * Provided technical assistance to impacted communities

Path to Greater Pipeline Safety The Public & Local Government Regulators Pipeline Operators

Legislation to Improve Spill Response Expanding Integrity Management Plans Better Leak Detection Clear standards for use of EFRDs Better Pipeline Damage Prevention Transparency in Spill Response Planning

Emphasis on Damage Prevention and Land Use Planning Near Pipelines

Working with Impacted Communities

Partnering with Others on Spill Issues

Unique in the United States Established to advise the state agencies and other appropriate federal and local government agencies and officials on pipeline safety Has a direct line to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Helps increase communication and understanding between stakeholder groups

Encouraging Other States to Take a More Active Role