States are becoming more aware of pipeline safety issues and are moving to assert their authority on safety issues. Some examples of this growing trend are identified below;

* State of Washington. The State Legislature passed and sent to the Governor for his signature on April 19, 2001 legislation funding a new pipeline safety program. The legislation requires interstate pipelines to pay for an inspection and monitoring program for pipelines transporting hazardous liquids. The program will fund four inspectors who will have responsibilities for both new and existing interstate systems.

* State of Texas.(See article above) The Texas Railroad Commission issued on April 10, 2001 regulations requiring integrity management plans for intrastate gathering and transmission lines subject to 49 CFR 192 or 49 CFR 195. The new rule can be found in 16 TAC chapter 8. Initial plans must be complete by February 1, 2002 and maintained in an on-going manner thereafter.

* State of Florida. The Florida Public Service Commission is preparing safety rules for intrastate natural gas pipelines. These rules will likely contain provisions for integrity management, leak surveys, odorization of gas, installation of pipeline valves, corrosion control and other related issues. The timing for issuing the new rules has not been determined.