U-M report says federal pipeline regulators rarely enforce safety rules, leaving Line 5 at risk

Federal Pipeline Regulator Rarely Enforces Safety Rules, New Analysis Shows

The agency’s “own records show that it hardly ever takes action to stop a rupture,” the report’s author said.

U-M report says federal pipeline regulators rarely enforce safety rules, leaving Line 5 at risk

Enbridge pumping station, Mackinaw City, Feb. 7, 2023 | Laina G. StebbinsWhile attorneys for a major Canadian pipeline company argue that federal regulators hold sole authority in regulating pipelines across the country, a recent report argues that national-level oversight is not strict enough to prevent oil spills and other safety concerns.  Enbridge, which operates the controversial Line 5 pipeline, is currently embroiled in legal battles with…