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Keeping America’s Refineries Act

USA118th CongressHR-1155| House 
| Updated: 3/23/2023
Dan Crenshaw

Dan Crenshaw

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Rick W. Allen (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Keeping America's Refineries Act This bill revises the EPA's Risk Management program to exempt a petroleum (e.g., gasoline) refinery that uses a hydrofluoric acid alkylation unit from certain hazard assessment requirements. Petroleum refineries use the acid during the gasoline production process. Hydrofluoric acid is hazardous and corrosive. If it is accidently released, it can form a toxic vapor cloud. Currently, petroleum refineries are required to include in a hazard assessment an evaluation of safer technology and alternative risk management measures for a hydrofluoric acid alkylation unit. This bill eliminates that requirement if the petroleum refinery (1) has obtained a construction permit or operating permit under the program, or (2) demonstrates that it will conform to the most recent version of American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 751. This practice provides guidance on the safe operation of such a unit.

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Timeline
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals.
Feb 28, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 6 .
Mar 9, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.
Mar 9, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 23, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
Mar 23, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-13.
  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals.


  • February 28, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 6 .


  • March 9, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.


  • March 9, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 23, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.


  • March 23, 2023
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-13.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-947: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • HR 118-2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  • HR 118-1: Lower Energy Costs Act
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesLicensing and registrationsOil and gasPollution liability

Keeping America’s Refineries Act

USA118th CongressHR-1155| House 
| Updated: 3/23/2023
Keeping America's Refineries Act This bill revises the EPA's Risk Management program to exempt a petroleum (e.g., gasoline) refinery that uses a hydrofluoric acid alkylation unit from certain hazard assessment requirements. Petroleum refineries use the acid during the gasoline production process. Hydrofluoric acid is hazardous and corrosive. If it is accidently released, it can form a toxic vapor cloud. Currently, petroleum refineries are required to include in a hazard assessment an evaluation of safer technology and alternative risk management measures for a hydrofluoric acid alkylation unit. This bill eliminates that requirement if the petroleum refinery (1) has obtained a construction permit or operating permit under the program, or (2) demonstrates that it will conform to the most recent version of American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 751. This practice provides guidance on the safe operation of such a unit.

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Timeline
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals.
Feb 28, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 6 .
Mar 9, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.
Mar 9, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 23, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
Mar 23, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-13.
  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals.


  • February 28, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 6 .


  • March 9, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.


  • March 9, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 23, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.


  • March 23, 2023
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-13.
Dan Crenshaw

Dan Crenshaw

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Rick W. Allen (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-947: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • HR 118-2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  • HR 118-1: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesLicensing and registrationsOil and gasPollution liability