The needs and training of local firefighters should be addressed. Citizens in Bellingham want a citizen advisory committee. Experts agree on the need for certain methods of pipeline testing and corrosion control. This bill sends a clear message that Washington is well prepared to deal with issues. Prevention is most important.
Ecology is the appropriate agency to be dealing with pipeline safety.
This Legislation would not affect interstate pipelines, but would affect intrastate pipelines. The responsibilities in the bill need to be further refined. The appropriate agency needs to be in charge of pipeline safety. The language is overly prescriptive. Definitions need to be consistent with federal definitions.