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Historical Pipeline Incidents

About 2.6 million miles of transportation pipelines deliver the energy products the American public needs to keep its homes and businesses running. While rare, some pipeline incidents can be fatal and cost millions in property damage. PHMSA's Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) holds all...

Pacific Gas & Electric Pipeline Rupture in San Bruno, CA

The Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has been an integral partner in investigations into this tragic pipeline incident. PHMSA staff were on scene in San Bruno the day after the pipeline rupture to assist the National Transportation...