To establish an Office of Public Engagement within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
United States118th CongressHR-5666House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 22, 2023
Summary
This bill directs the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to establish an Office of Public Engagement. (PHMSA develops and enforces regulations for the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the U.S. pipeline transportation system and shipment of hazardous materials.) The purpose of the new office is to proactively engage with pipeline stakeholders, including the public, to promote the adoption and increased use of safety programs and activities, provide technical expertise, raise awareness to continuously improve pipeline safety, and assist the public with pipeline safety inquiries.
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Timeline
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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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