Thursday 17 October 2013

# 2 More talk about pipelines and taxing polluters

Note that the discussions have shifted from the Enbridge proposal to that of Kinder Morgan. For that project most  of the topics listed at the end of my blog will have to be answered. What leak detection systems will be used, how sensitive are these systems, how and how often will they be tested. Does the project include extra isolation valves and extra wall thickness. Will all pump stations be manned around the clock? What crack detection equipment will be used and what are the repair regulations?

There was a positive note in the Throne Speech that we will move towards polluters paying for their emissions. Could this mean a small step towards a much needed carbon tax?

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