Keith Coyle, chief counsel at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, returns to the Pipeliners Podcast to walk through the agency’s rulemaking priorities under the current administration. He and host Russell Treat cover changes to how PHMSA drafts and reviews rules, a faster format for Pipeline Advisory Committee meetings, and the status of several […]
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Episode 435: PHMSA Enforcement Update with Brianne Kurdock and Melanie Lampton
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Brianne Kurdock and Melanie Lampton of Babst Calland to discuss PHMSA enforcement. The conversation explores how the enforcement process works, recent trends in enforcement activity and penalties, and what operators should understand to better navigate inspections and compliance expectations. PHMSA Enforcement Show […]
Episode 434: PHMSA’s Vision and Priorities with Paul Roberti
This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features a conversation with Paul Roberti, Administrator of PHMSA, about the agency’s role in pipeline safety and his broader regulatory philosophy. The discussion covers enforcement priorities, modernization efforts, and how PHMSA is working to balance safety, efficiency, and industry collaboration. Listeners will gain insight into how regulatory frameworks, infrastructure […]
Episode 409: PHMSA Rulemaking Update with Jim Curry
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Jim Curry of Babst Calland returns for an in-depth discussion on current and upcoming PHMSA rulemakings. The conversation covers the agency’s evolving focus on risk-based, technology-driven regulation — including the growing role of AI and advanced analytical tools — and what these changes mean for operators. Curry also […]
Episode 406: PHMSA’s Focus on Safety Impact with Keith Coyle
This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast welcomes back Keith Coyle, now serving as Chief Counsel at PHMSA, to discuss his new role and the agency’s current priorities. The conversation highlights leadership changes within PHMSA, the administration’s push for greater efficiency and impact, and the agency’s updated approach to rulemaking, enforcement, and safety priorities. Listeners get […]
Episode 387: Smaller Gatherers and the Mega Rule with Jonathan Elder
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat talks with Jonathan Elder of J.D. Engineering about how smaller gathering system operators are responding to the PHMSA Mega Rule. The conversation explores the unique challenges these operators face, including limited resources, staff constraints, and operational pressures. Jonathan also shares his own background and insights […]
Episode 386: PHMSA PSMS Advisory Bulletin with Joseph Hainline
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat welcomes Joe Hainline of Van Ness Feldman to discuss the recent PHMSA advisory bulletin on Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS). Drawing on Joe’s regulatory experience at PHMSA and insights from both legal and industry perspectives, the conversation explores the evolving regulatory landscape under the current administration […]
Episode 377: PHMSA CO2 Notice of Preliminary Rule Making with Jim Curry
This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features Jim Curry of Babst Calland discussing the latest developments in PHMSA’s Notice of Preliminary Rulemaking on CO2 pipelines. The conversation covers key aspects of the proposed rule, potential challenges in implementation, and what the future holds for CO2 pipeline regulation. Jim shares insights on the regulatory landscape, the […]
Episode 373: Combining Gamification and Generative AI to Improve Training with Clint Bodungen
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Clint Bodungen of ThreatGEN joins to discuss the intersection of gamification and generative AI in training. The conversation explores how these innovative tools can simulate cybersecurity training scenarios and enhance incident response exercises. Clint and Russel also discuss their collaboration on a PHMSA-sponsored R&D project, where they aim […]
Episode 334: March 2024 GPAC on LDAR and Class Location with Keith Coyle
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, regular guest Keith Coyle of Babst Calland discusses the recent GPAC meeting focusing on regulatory rulemaking for the LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair) rule. The episode covers the structure and purpose of the GPAC, previous meetings’ outcomes, key topics discussed such as gas gathering lines, large volume release […]