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According to the National School Safety Center, "Schools have been deemed easy targets for terrorism due to their accessibility, vulnerability, and prominence in the community". Pipelines are vulnerable, static targets. Environmental awareness, extra caution, and vigilance are required around pipeline operations and suspicious behavior should be reported to the proper authorities. Pipelines are governed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and various state entities. Audits by the appropriate government agencies ensure pipeline regulations are properly followed and enforced. This oversight also results in greater public safety and environmental protection. Pipeline operators use a combination of measures to protect this $400 billion investment in our nation's infrastructure. Pipeline companies have control centers which monitor their operations for any potential problems 24-hours per day, 365 days per year. Additionally, operators routinely inspect their pipelines by using a variety of methods including in-person examinations, internal inspection devices, and aerial patrols. Cathodic protection, which helps protect pipelines from corrosion, is also used. <next>    Information for Schools   Pipelines for Pupils   Pipeline Necessity   Pipeline Markers   Pipeline Locations   Recognizing Leaks   Response Protocol   Call Before You Dig   Industry Safeguards   Advance Preparation   PAPA