October 14-15, 2026 - DoubleTree by Hilton, Portland, Maine

The 2026 New England Pipeline Safety Seminar (NEPSR) will bring together pipeline safety regulators, utility professionals, first responders, and industry leaders for two days of education, collaboration, and knowledge sharing focused on advancing pipeline safety across New England. Attendees will gain insights into regulatory developments, industry best practices, emergency response coordination, system risk management, and lessons learned from real-world case studies.

This year's program features a strong lineup of federal and state regulators, utility representatives, and safety professionals focused on today's most pressing pipeline safety issues. Opening remarks will be delivered by Phil L. Bartlett II, Chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, followed by a keynote address from Paul J. Roberti, Administrator of PHMSA. Attendees will also receive a comprehensive PHMSA policy and rulemaking update covering the latest regulatory initiatives and safety priorities

Register Today

Whether you are a utility operator, safety professional, regulator, emergency responder, or industry stakeholder, the NEPSR Seminar offers a valuable opportunity to stay informed, learn from peers, and strengthen the partnerships that support safe and reliable energy delivery throughout the region. Join colleagues from across New England this October in Portland, Maine, for one of the region's premier pipeline safety events.

To register visit the NGA member portal: Login or 2026 New England Pipeline Safety Representatives (NEPSR) Seminar – form

Agenda

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:00 – 9:45 Registration (West Foyer)

Exhibitors (Sebago)

9:45 – 10:00 Welcome Introduction and Opening Remarks

Hon. Phil L. Bartlett, II, J.D., Chair, Maine Public Utilities Commission

10:00 – 10:30 Opening Keynote: US DOT: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety

Administration

Hon. Paul J. Roberti, Administrator

10:30 – 12:30 Policy and Rulemaking Update: PHMSA

Lane Miller, Director, Inspector Training and Qualifications (PHP-70)

12:30 – 1:30 LUNCH

1:30 – 2:00 State Presentation – Massachusetts

Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Department of Public Utilities

2:00 – 2:45 Best Practices Panel & Roundtable

2:45 – 3:00 BREAK

3:00 – 3:30 State Presentation – Rhode Island

Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission

3:30 – 4:15 Procedure Improvement and Training Case Study

Grove Regulator Run-Up Pressure Event

4:15 – 4:45 PHMSA Questions and Answers

State Regulators Not Present

Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:00 – 8:30 Breakfast Buffet (included) – Lighthouse Ballroom

8:30 – 9:30 First Responder Liaison – Case Studies / Best Practices

9:30 – 10:00 State Presentation – Maine

Nathan Dore, Safety Programs Manager

Maine Public Utilities Commission

10:00 – 10:30 State Presentation – New Hampshire

James Murphy, Gas Safety Administrator

New Hampshire Department of Energy

Enforcement Division

10:30 – 10:45 BREAK

10:45 – 12:00 Addressing System Risks – Case Studies

12:00 – 1:00 LUNCH

1:00 – 1:30 State Presentation – Vermont

William B. Jordan, Director of Engineering

Vermont Department of Public Service

1:30 – 2:00 State Presentation – Connecticut

Karl Baker, Public Utilities Supervisor of Technical Analysis

Gas Pipeline Safety Unit

Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority

2:00 – 2:15 BREAK

2:15 – 3:15 LPG Content

NFPA 58 Update Versions, Findings and Approaches from New England

Kevin Dowling, Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority

David Degler, Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities

3:15 – 4:00 Q&A Session (State Regulators Present)