Senators Baucus and Tester introduced the Clean Rivers Act of 2011 to address perceived gaps in pipeline safety and transparency as a result of the Yellowstone incident. This bill proposes to require PHMSA to review river pipeline crossing regulations and revise them, boost leak detection standards, and update spill response plans. Click here to view
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Senate Pipeline Safety Hearing on Silvertip Release
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The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure held an oversight hearing on July 20, 2011 regarding the Silvertip Pipeline release in Yellowstone County, Montana.