Working together to keep CO₂ pipelines safe.

In a partnership of protection, multiple government agencies work together to ensure pipeline safety and environmental protection.

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Pipeline Safety is a Partnership of Protection

Multiple government agencies work together to ensure pipeline safety and environmental protection. Each agency at the federal, state, county and local levels performs a role in pipeline projects.

PHMSA

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation regulates pipeline safety
Congress assigned to PHMSA the powers to regulate, inspect and enforce safety requirements for pipelines connected to interstate systems in the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979
PHMSA oversees pipeline design, construction, operations, maintenance and emergency response

CORPS OF ENGINEERS

The U.S. Corps of Engineers regulates impacts on wetlands and waters of the United States
The Corps reviews and issues permits if a pipeline project proposes to cross a signiﬁcant stream or river
Other federal agencies such as the Fish and Wildlife Service or Bureau of Land Management may review projects under their purview

STATES

States regulate the siting of pipelines carrying liquid products (e.g. crude oil, propane, CO₂)
Each state establishes its own rules and processes for determining whether a pipeline project qualiﬁes for eminent domain
Pipeline projects must follow rules set by states for surveying, easements, eminent domain and public outreach

AGRICULTURE

Federal, state and county agriculture agencies manage soil conservation programs
Natural Resources Conservation Service recommendations for soil management
Counties and third parties monitor agriculture management plans

By working together, government agencies each perform their role in a new pipeline project.

Federal, state, and local requirements each have their place. This Partnership of Protection makes sure new pipeline projects follow the rules and are built and operated safely.

CO₂ Pipelines are Safe

Compared with trains and trucks, pipelines have the best safety track record. Government oversight and new technology makes CO₂ pipelines safe in Nebraska.

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CO₂ Pipelines are Safe

Compared with trains and trucks, pipelines have the best safety track record. Experience, oversight, and new technology makes CO₂ pipelines safe.

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CO₂ Pipeline Operations Safety

Current federal law and government pipeline safety regulation requires CO₂ pipeline operators to proactively inspect their pipelines and conduct preventive maintenance. Pipeline personnel monitor operations 24/7 and can shut down a CO₂ pipeline if there is a problem. CO₂ pipelines are constructed with high-grade steel and a protective coating to help prevent corrosion.

While incidents are rare and federal government safety data shows CO₂ pipelines are some of the safest pipelines in operation, it’s still important to be prepared for anything. That’s why the industry is committed to providing first responders with emergency responder training programs, including CO₂, to help keep our communities safe.