http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=92373ead-cd97-4412-b5b5-61ba6712a7f3

A business decision by PG&E to no longer update pipeline plat sheets—or
generate such maps for new work—meant that information about high-pressure
tests and construction details were not uniformly available. The NTSB has
determined that PG&E records showed “the section of pipeline that exploded
in San Bruno was seamless pipe, when in fact it was made up of six unusual
sections welded together, and contained a longitudinal seam that failed.
<http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_18319092>” Here, principles of integrity,
protection, compliance, and retention all failed. Indeed, the PUC of
California has recently published its findings, assessing a record $1.6
billion penalty against PG&E, which is not recoverable from its customers.
Information management—it matters.

sigh... ::memories::

-- 
Larry
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*----Lawrence J. MedinaDanville, CARIM Professional since 1972*

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