Oil Spill into Yellowstone River Raises Concerns about Nation’s Aging Pipelines
As a community downstream from the January 17 Poplar Pipeline oil spill into the Yellowstone River works to treat benzene contamination of its water supply, concerns are being raised about oversight of the nation's aging pipeline network. Federal investigators and pipeline company officials were trying to determine the cause of … [Read more...]
Montana Oil Spill Raises Concerns about Aging Pipeline Network
Montana Oil Spill Concerns Aging Pipeline Network. A January 17 oil spill into the Yellowstone River, the second large oil spill in less than four years, has revived questions about oversight of the nation's aging pipeline network. Federal investigators and company officials were trying to determine the cause of the 40,000-gallon … [Read more...]
Montana Oil Spill Revives Pipeline Concerns
Montana Oil Spill Hazards. Concerns over the country's aging pipeline system are renewed in light of a large oil spill into Montana's Yellowstone River; a similar spill occurred in the region less than four years ago. Associated Press reports that 40,000 gallons of oil contaminated downstream water supplies in the city of … [Read more...]
Paralyzed Montana Man Files Suit After Remington Model 700 Rifle Misfire
Defective Remington Rifle Trigger Mechanism Fires Unexpectedly. A Montana man claims a defect in the firing and trigger mechanism of his Remington hunting rifle caused him to be paralyzed after it fired unexpectedly and hit his spine. According to a report from KTVM-TV in Bozeman, Mont., Brad Humphrey claims he was shot in the … [Read more...]
Montana Environmental Watchdog Faults New Fracking Rules
New Fracking Rules To Take Effect In Montana. An environmental group says fracking disclosure rules set to go into effect in Montana don't go far enough. The Northern Plains Resource Council says the new fracking regulations are lacking because natural gas and oil drillers will be able to keep secret fracking fluid ingredients the … [Read more...]
