H.R. 8085 · 116th Congress
Pipeline Safety Pilot Program Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Marc Veasey
- Introduced
- 2020-08-21
- Latest action
- 2020-08-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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.