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To impose additional requirements on portions of petroleum pipelines that cross the waters of the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4787| House 
| Updated: 1/16/2018
Mike Bishop

Mike Bishop

Republican Representative

Michigan

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Great Lakes Oil Spill Prevention Act This bill establishes requirements for petroleum pipelines that cross the navigable waters of the Great Lakes system. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation must meet certain reporting requirements regarding Great Lakes pipelines. Owners and operators of Great Lakes pipelines must: adhere to certain maintenance standards, perform certain safety tests, report on violations of the standards and correct violations by specified deadlines, repair corroded pipelines and ensure that the pipelines cease to transmit petroleum until they are repaired, and replace aging pipelines by specified deadlines. The bill establishes civil penalties for a delay in correcting violations, a failure to report violations, and a failure to meet a deadline to replace aging pipes. The bill increases the liability of pipeline operators or owners who are responsible for discharges of oil pollution from pipelines into the Great Lakes. Responsible parties must establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to meet the maximum amount of liability to which the party may be subjected.
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Jan 12, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2018
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.
Jan 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jan 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • January 12, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2018
    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.


  • January 16, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • January 16, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGreat LakesMarine pollutionMetalsOil and gasPipelinesPollution liabilityTransportation safety and securityWater quality

To impose additional requirements on portions of petroleum pipelines that cross the waters of the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4787| House 
| Updated: 1/16/2018
Great Lakes Oil Spill Prevention Act This bill establishes requirements for petroleum pipelines that cross the navigable waters of the Great Lakes system. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation must meet certain reporting requirements regarding Great Lakes pipelines. Owners and operators of Great Lakes pipelines must: adhere to certain maintenance standards, perform certain safety tests, report on violations of the standards and correct violations by specified deadlines, repair corroded pipelines and ensure that the pipelines cease to transmit petroleum until they are repaired, and replace aging pipelines by specified deadlines. The bill establishes civil penalties for a delay in correcting violations, a failure to report violations, and a failure to meet a deadline to replace aging pipes. The bill increases the liability of pipeline operators or owners who are responsible for discharges of oil pollution from pipelines into the Great Lakes. Responsible parties must establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to meet the maximum amount of liability to which the party may be subjected.
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Timeline
Jan 12, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2018
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.
Jan 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jan 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • January 12, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2018
    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.


  • January 16, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • January 16, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Mike Bishop

Mike Bishop

Republican Representative

Michigan

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGreat LakesMarine pollutionMetalsOil and gasPipelinesPollution liabilityTransportation safety and securityWater quality