The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sent the Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure “loose Ends” final rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) at the end of August 2008 for 60-day review. EPA had committed to getting the final rule published by July 2008. EPA is now aiming to get OMB approval and to issue the final rule by October 31, 2008.

2008 International Pipeline Security Forum

The International Pipeline Security Forum (IPSF) will be held in Salt Lake City, UT at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center Hotel on October 29 & 30, 2008. The Forum is sponsored by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada. Registration and attendance at the forum is limited to pipeline, energy and security representatives and officials from private industry and government. This event is not open to the general public and media. IPSF Registration is free and hotel reservations can be made directly with the Hilton Salt Lake City Center Hotel no later than Sunday, September 28, 2008 for the discounted room rate.

Forum registration procedures and hotel reservation information can be found at the TSA Website.

The Forum agenda is currently being developed. Click here for the Draft Agenda.