Pipeline Security

Download or read book Pipeline Security written by Stephen M. Lord and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. depends on a vast network of pipelines to transport energy. This report reviewed the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) efforts to help ensure pipeline security. It addresses the extent to which TSA's Pipeline Security Division (PSD) has: (1) assessed risk and prioritized efforts to help strengthen pipeline security; (2) implemented agency guidance and requirements of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 regarding pipeline security; and (3) measured its performance in strengthening pipeline security. The report reviewed PSD's risk assessment process and performance measures and observed 14 PSD reviews and inspections scheduled during the period of this review. Charts and tables.