PERIs in PHMSA's Western Region
| State | Status | Chair(s) |
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| Colorado | In September 2018, PHMSA awarded the Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA) a Technical Assistance Grant to enlist a contractor to perform a comprehensive assessment of capabilities and needs of first response agencies across the State of Colorado regarding pipeline incidents and emergencies. PHMSA is continuing discussions about a PERI in Colorado with COGA and other stakeholders. |
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| Montana | Montana has developed its own PERI-like collaborative program. Through the Montana Liquid and Gas Pipeline Association, pipeline operators are engaging at the LEPC meetings to train and educate emergency responders. PHMSA outreach is complete. |
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| California | In summer 2022, a group of stakeholders began meeting to discuss a California PERI. The steering committee now meets periodically. |
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| Oregon | In July 2019, PHMSA began discussions to initiate the Oregon PERI (ORPERI). PHMSA has held several meetings with OR stakeholders to discuss the PERI concept. |
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| South Texas PERI | South Texas PERI seeks to be the central hub for communication and training between pipeline emergency response organizations. |
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Interested in starting a PERI in your state and your state is not listed? Contact your state's Community Liaison to inquire about a PERI.
Last updated: Monday, May 18, 2026