House Bill 458
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Preserve Our Lakes and Keep Our Environment Safe Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 11, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
458
Congress
115
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Preserve Our Lakes and Keep Our Environment Safe Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a study to determine the economic and environmental risks of oil or hazardous liquids spills or leaks in the Straits of Mackinac that a failure of onshore, underwater pipeline facilities within the straits would pose to the Great Lakes.
In addition, DOT must evaluate the condition and structural integrity of the facilities.
DOT shall terminate operations of a facility upon a determination, based on such studies, that risk of hazard to life, property, or the environment warrants termination.
January 11, 2017
01/25/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
01/12/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
01/12/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
01/12/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
01/11/2017
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.
01/11/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:26 PM