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The safety of the U.S. undersea pipeline system is a major national interest and concern, whether the concern focuses on risk to human life or the potential for environmental pollution and damage. Focusing primarily on the Gulf of Mexico system, this book reviews historical examples of pipeline failure, assesses the potential for future pipeline failures and the means of mitigating them, and considers the efficacy of existing safety systems and inspection procedures. It also identifies alternatives for improvements in the regulatory framework and in lawmaking.Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary 1 Introduction 2 Safety Experience 3 Risk Analysis: Hazards and Zonation 4 Maintaining the Integrity of the Marine Pipeline Network 5 Avoiding Outside Interference with Pipelines 6 Regulatory Jurisdiction and Enforcement 7 Conclusions and Recommendations Appendix A Biographies of Committee Members Appendix B Minerals Management Service Serious Accident ReportingForm Appendix C U.S. Department of Transportation Accident Report,Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Appendix D U.S. Department of Transportation Incident Report, GasTransmission and Gathering Systems Appendix E A Risk Analysis Approach Appendix F Sources of Briefings and Discussions