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Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2559| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2021
Troy Balderson

Troy Balderson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2021 This bill expands requirements for foreign manufacturers of cylinders used for transporting hazardous materials in the United States (e.g., compressed gas cylinders). Current regulations require foreign manufacturers to apply for authorization from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for testing such cylinders outside of the United States. This bill requires that, to obtain an authorization, manufacturers must meet minimum levels of financial responsibility and answer in their applications specified questions, including whether the manufacturer is or has been subject to various civil or criminal penalties. The administration must publish each application in the Federal Register for public comment and must also annually publish a list of authorized manufacturers online. The bill limits an authorization to one year; however, the administration may extend an authorization for five years if the manufacturer (1) complies with applicable requirements for at least three years; and (2) meets conditions regarding the accuracy of its application, sufficiency of its financial responsibility, and other matters. The administration may suspend or terminate an authorization if a manufacturer impedes an inspection or knowingly or intentionally provides inaccurate application information. The administration must also establish a process whereby an interested party may petition for a reevaluation of an authorization if that party has evidence of inaccurate or fraudulent information in the manufacturer's application.
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Timeline
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Dec 12, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5237
Introduced in Senate
  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • April 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • December 12, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5237
    Introduced in Senate

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-5237: Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2022
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAsiaChinaCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of TransportationFraud offenses and financial crimesFree trade and trade barriersGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesManufacturingMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTariffsTransportation safety and securityWar and emergency powers

Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2559| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2021
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2021 This bill expands requirements for foreign manufacturers of cylinders used for transporting hazardous materials in the United States (e.g., compressed gas cylinders). Current regulations require foreign manufacturers to apply for authorization from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for testing such cylinders outside of the United States. This bill requires that, to obtain an authorization, manufacturers must meet minimum levels of financial responsibility and answer in their applications specified questions, including whether the manufacturer is or has been subject to various civil or criminal penalties. The administration must publish each application in the Federal Register for public comment and must also annually publish a list of authorized manufacturers online. The bill limits an authorization to one year; however, the administration may extend an authorization for five years if the manufacturer (1) complies with applicable requirements for at least three years; and (2) meets conditions regarding the accuracy of its application, sufficiency of its financial responsibility, and other matters. The administration may suspend or terminate an authorization if a manufacturer impedes an inspection or knowingly or intentionally provides inaccurate application information. The administration must also establish a process whereby an interested party may petition for a reevaluation of an authorization if that party has evidence of inaccurate or fraudulent information in the manufacturer's application.
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Timeline
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Dec 12, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5237
Introduced in Senate
  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • April 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • December 12, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5237
    Introduced in Senate
Troy Balderson

Troy Balderson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)

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

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-5237: Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAsiaChinaCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of TransportationFraud offenses and financial crimesFree trade and trade barriersGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesManufacturingMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTariffsTransportation safety and securityWar and emergency powers