Preserve Our Lakes and Keep Our Environment Safe Act

United States116th CongressHR-795House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 7, 2019

Summary

Preserve Our Lakes and Keep Our Environment Safe Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a study to determine the economic and environmental risks to the Great Lakes of oil or hazardous liquids spills or leaks from onshore, underwater pipeline facilities in the Straits of Mackinac. In addition, DOT must evaluate the condition and structural integrity of the facilities. DOT shall terminate operations of a facility upon a determination, based on such studies, that risk of hazard to life, property, or the environment warrants termination.

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Timeline

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

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  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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

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