Episode 434: PHMSA's Vision and Priorities with Paul Roberti

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Paul Roberti about PHMSA's role in pipeline safety and regulatory philosophy.

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features a conversation with Paul Roberti, Administrator of PHMSA, about the agency's role in pipeline safety and his broader regulatory philosophy. The discussion covers enforcement priorities, modernization efforts, and how PHMSA is working to balance safety, efficiency, and industry collaboration. Listeners will gain insight into how regulatory frameworks, infrastructure investment, and operational accountability intersect across the pipeline industry. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

People in this episode

Host: Russel Treat

Guest: Paul Roberti

Topics covered

• pipeline safety
• regulatory philosophy
• enforcement priorities
• modernization efforts
• industry collaboration

Keywords

• pipeline safety
• PHMSA
• regulatory framework
• infrastructure investment
• operational accountability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PHMSA

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