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Pipeline Safety Pilot Program Act

Introduced: August 21, 2020 Introduced by: Veasey, Marc A. Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
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Aug 22, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Aug 21, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 21, 2020
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Pipeline Safety Pilot Program Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish and carry out pilot safety-enhancing testing programs through FY2026 to evaluate innovative technologies and operational practices testing the safe operation of natural gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities.

Such programs (1) may not exceed 5% of the total pipeline mileage of all hazardous liquid or natural gas pipelines in the United States; (2) are prohibited from being conducted in high population areas, high consequence areas, or unusually sensitive areas; and (3) are limited to a duration of four years.

DOT may select up to five owners or operators of pipeline facilities to carry out a testing program under a single application.

The bill allows states to opt-out of the testing programs.

What's happening now August 22, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 2