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House Bill 8085
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Pipeline Safety Pilot Program Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 21, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Aug 21, 2020
Latest Action
Aug 22, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8085
Congress
116
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Marc Veasey
Texas
Republican
Bob Latta
Ohio
Republican
Troy Balderson
Ohio
Democrat
Lizzie Fletcher
Texas
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Pipeline Safety Pilot Program Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish and carry out pilot safety-enhancing testing programs through FY2026 to evaluate innovative technologies and operational practices testing the safe operation of natural gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities.

Such programs (1) may not exceed 5% of the total pipeline mileage of all hazardous liquid or natural gas pipelines in the United States; (2) are prohibited from being conducted in high population areas, high consequence areas, or unusually sensitive areas; and (3) are limited to a duration of four years.

DOT may select up to five owners or operators of pipeline facilities to carry out a testing program under a single application.

The bill allows states to opt-out of the testing programs.

Text (1)
Introduced in House
August 21, 2020
Actions (3)
08/22/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
08/21/2020
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.
08/21/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:24 PM
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