The U.S. government said it was providing technical support to California utility regulators working to stem a leak from a natural gas storage facility. California Gov. Jerry Brown this week declared a state of emergency “given the prolonged and continuing duration of the Aliso Canyon gas leak.” The federal government said the state had lead authority over the gas storage facility and efforts to protect public health. “The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is working closely with the State of California to provide technical assistance and support to state and local regulatory agencies, including the California Public Utility Commission, […]