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Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act

USA116th CongressS-1097| Senate 
| Updated: 4/9/2019
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2139
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • April 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2139
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • April 9, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2139: 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 CongressS-1097| Senate 
| 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.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2139
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • April 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2139
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • April 9, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2139: 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