Adequacy of the Regulatory Oversight of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and Terminal

Abstract

I am here today to discuss our work to date on the adequacy of regulatory oversight efforts intended to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS). While tanker transport has received the most attention, concern has also been expressed about the safety of the pipeline that transport oil across the nation and the terminals that serve as storage and operations centers for loading the oil into tankers. Of particular concern, and the focus of this hearing, is the safety of the 800 miles of the Trans-Alaska pipeline and the terminal at Valdez, Alaska.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 29, 1990
Accession Number
ADA282572

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Corrosion
  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Response
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Governments
  • Inspection
  • Maintenance
  • Monitoring
  • Natural Resources
  • Oil Spills
  • Petroleum
  • Pipelines
  • State Governments
  • United States

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security