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News & Notes
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PHMSA Seeks Web Site Review
Want to give an important government agency some advice on its Web site? The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is inviting your opinions. The agency is currently conducting a “Web Presence Needs Assessment” as part of an overall effort to improve access to electronic information and services by relevant stakeholders, customers, and the public.
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AOPL Files OQ Survey
Results of a survey suggested by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to compile information about pipeline operator qualification programs were recently filed by AOPL. The survey replaces data that was presented at PHMSA’s December 2005 Public Meeting on OQ issues and is filed under docket no. 19857.
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January 2006 Issue
Down to basics: The three categories of pipelines
December 2005 Issue
Three years after the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002
November 2005 Issue
ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company Survey: Win Gas for One Year
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Senate Holds Nomination Hearing for PHMSA Head
 The Senate held a Feb. 7 hearing on the nomination of Thomas J. Barrett to be administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The hearing was conducted by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
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Utilizing a Smarter ‘Pig’
 Pigs have been an integral part of maintaining pipelines since the beginning of the 20th century. The earliest devices were basic utility pigs, better known as scraper pigs. Updated versions are still in use today.
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INDUSTRY LEADERS:
Barry Holtzman, Equistar
 Barry Holtzman, manager of pipelines and storage facilities for Lyondell Chemical Company’s Equistar pipeline business, has dedicated more than 25 years to the pipeline and refining industry. During that time, one thing has never changed – the importance of operations safety and reliability.
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PIPELINE COMMUNITY:
Tesoro Corporation “Unites the Way” for Several Charities
 With six refineries in the Western United States and more than 4,000 employees, Tesoro Corporation has several places they call home. Each year, Tesoro employees dedicate more than 5,000 hours to charitable causes in individual communities across the country. The corporation additionally matches employee contributions with 50 cents for every dollar donated.
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