About Pipeline Engineering

The Pipeline Engineering team of the Engineering and Research Division provides technical engineering expertise to support federal and state oversight of hazardous liquid and natural gas pipeline safety issues.

The responsibilities of Engineering include:

• Provides technical engineering expertise to support Federal and State oversight of hazardous liquid and natural gas pipeline safety issues.
   
• Provides technical engineering support for policy guidance and direction for safety actions. Translates program policies and objectives to develop engineering guidance and recommendations.
   
• Determines technical support needs to assist the regional staff with execution of compliance reviews, tests, assessments, and evaluations of pipeline integrity.
   
• Provides consultation and technical expertise to support decisions and actions in pipeline safety compliance and enforcement proceedings.
   
• Leads the technical review and adjudication of special permits and other alternative means to achieve pipeline safety.