EPA Announces Expansive Deregulatory Plan

On March 12, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a sweeping plan to “undertake 31 historic actions in the most consequential day of deregulation in U.S. history.” The announcement states that the deregulatory plan is intended to “advance President Trump’s Day One executive orders and Power the Great American Comeback.” EPA states that these actions “will roll back trillions in regulatory costs and hidden ‘taxes’ on U.S. families,” making it “more affordable to purchase a car, heat homes, and operate a business.”

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PHMSA CO2 Notice of Preliminary Rule Making with Jim Curry — Pipeliners Podcast

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features Jim Curry 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 impact of the Satartia, Mississippi incident, and how industry stakeholders are responding to evolving safety and compliance requirements.

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May 14, 2025

Update on PHMSA’s Leak Detection and Repair Rule

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Pipeline and HazMat Safety Attorney Lee Banse will provide an...
May 17, 2025

Barks and Brews 2025

Babst Calland joins the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh for “Barks and Brews” on Saturday,...
May 18, 2025

The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh’s Friends All Around Gala 2025

Babst Calland joins The Friendship Circle at their annual Friends All Around gala on Sunday,...