Legis Daily

Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act

USA116th CongressHR-2139| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2019
Lori Trahan

Lori Trahan

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (5)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act This bill addresses natural gas pipeline safety. Among other things, the bill directs the Department of Transportation to require each distribution integrity plan developed by an operator of a gas distribution pipeline to include the risks from the presence of cast iron pipes and mains and risks that may result from the operation of a pipeline above the maximum allowable operating pressure; operators to establish protocols for communicating with fire, police, and other relevant public officials after a disaster that includes fires, explosions, or one or more fatalities; procedural manuals for operations, maintenance, and emergencies to include certain written procedures; operators to develop and implement a pipeline safety management systems framework; operators to develop and maintain traceable, reliable, complete, and up-to-date records of the gas distribution system in each region of operation; approval by a professional engineer before carrying out certain tasks on a gas pipeline system; and the development of standards that promote sufficient staffing for monitoring and regulating gas pressure levels by each operator. The bill increases civil penalties for violations of natural gas pipeline safety standards.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Apr 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2019
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.
Apr 9, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1097
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • April 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2019
    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.


  • April 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1097
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • April 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 116-1097: Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act
  • S 116-2299: PIPES Act of 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of TransportationEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMetalsOil and gasPipelinesState and local government operationsTransportation safety and security

Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act

USA116th CongressHR-2139| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2019
Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act This bill addresses natural gas pipeline safety. Among other things, the bill directs the Department of Transportation to require each distribution integrity plan developed by an operator of a gas distribution pipeline to include the risks from the presence of cast iron pipes and mains and risks that may result from the operation of a pipeline above the maximum allowable operating pressure; operators to establish protocols for communicating with fire, police, and other relevant public officials after a disaster that includes fires, explosions, or one or more fatalities; procedural manuals for operations, maintenance, and emergencies to include certain written procedures; operators to develop and implement a pipeline safety management systems framework; operators to develop and maintain traceable, reliable, complete, and up-to-date records of the gas distribution system in each region of operation; approval by a professional engineer before carrying out certain tasks on a gas pipeline system; and the development of standards that promote sufficient staffing for monitoring and regulating gas pressure levels by each operator. The bill increases civil penalties for violations of natural gas pipeline safety standards.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Apr 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2019
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.
Apr 9, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1097
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • April 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2019
    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.


  • April 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1097
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • April 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Lori Trahan

Lori Trahan

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (5)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

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

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 116-1097: Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act
  • S 116-2299: PIPES Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of TransportationEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMetalsOil and gasPipelinesState and local government operationsTransportation safety and security