PHMSA has named Thomas (Tom) Correll as its new Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. Correll brings more than 30 years of experience in pipeline safety, integrity management, environmental compliance, and risk management.
Prior to joining PHMSA, Correll served as Vice President of Pipeline Safety and Risk at Northern Natural Gas, where he led compliance and integrity management programs for a major interstate natural gas pipeline system. His experience includes PHMSA compliance, environmental permitting, engineering oversight, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Correll’s appointment places an experienced pipeline industry leader at the helm of PHMSA’s pipeline safety program. Operators will be watching closely to see how his extensive background in pipeline operations and regulatory compliance influences the agency’s future priorities and initiatives.
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