Comment from United Steelworkers (USW)
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Summary: The United Steelworkers (USW) union expresses strong support for the proposed rule to improve gas distribution pipeline safety, citing the 2018 Merrimack Valley explosions as a primary reason for the need for stricter regulations. They advocate for additional requirements that mandate meaningful worker engagement in developing safety plans and urge the use of operator-employed personnel over contractors for critical construction monitoring.
See attached file from United Steelworkers' Director of Regulatory and State Policy, Anna Fendley