How will REX — East keep terrorists away from the pipeline?
The Office of Homeland Security is tasked with coordinating the efforts of all executive departments and agencies to detect, prepare for, prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks within the United States. FERC, in cooperation with other federal agencies, industry trade groups, and interstate natural gas companies, is working to improve pipeline security practices, strengthen communications within the industry, and extend public outreach in an ongoing effort to secure pipeline infrastructure. REX — East is committed to public safety and is committed to cooperating with FERC, the Office of Homeland Security, and other federal, state, and local agencies, in order to protect its energy facilities.