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Yankee Gas defends consolidated control‑room plan, cites PHMSA guidance and safety benefits
Summary
Company witnesses said consolidation of control rooms and maintaining backup facilities are required by pipeline safety planning and provide safety benefits, citing PHMSA guidance. Witnesses described the consolidated control room as improving staffing flexibility and human‑machine interface for system oversight.
Company witnesses told Public Utilities Regulatory Authority commissioners that the proposed consolidated control‑room arrangement for Eversource operating companies provides operational and safety benefits and aligns with federal pipeline safety expectations.
Why it matters: Control rooms oversee system operations 24/7. Witnesses said the consolidation improves staffing coverage and the…
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