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Pipeline Safety Pilot Program Act

USA116th CongressHR-8085| House 
| Updated: 8/22/2020
Marc A. Veasey

Marc A. Veasey

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Robert E. Latta (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Aug 21, 2020
Introduced in House
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 22, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • August 21, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 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.


  • August 22, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Transportation and Public Works

Advanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIntergovernmental relationsOil and gasPipelinesResearch and developmentState and local government operationsTransportation safety and security

Pipeline Safety Pilot Program Act

USA116th CongressHR-8085| House 
| Updated: 8/22/2020
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.
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Timeline
Aug 21, 2020
Introduced in House
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 22, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • August 21, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 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.


  • August 22, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Marc A. Veasey

Marc A. Veasey

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Robert E. Latta (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)

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

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIntergovernmental relationsOil and gasPipelinesResearch and developmentState and local government operationsTransportation safety and security