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US HR4375

US HR4375
Pipeline Seismic Safety Study Act


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Introduced
09/18/2019
In Committee
09/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Engineering to conduct a study on seismicity, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Transportation to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Engineering to (1) evaluate the current federal requirements for pipeline design and siting relating to seismicity, land subsidence, and landslides; and (2) identify any deficiencies in industry practices related to such requirements.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Engineering to (1) evaluate the current federal requirements for pipeline design and siting relating to seismicity, land subsidence, and landslides, and (2) identify any deficiencies in industry practices related to such requirements. The National Academy of Engineering is required to transmit notice of the study's completion to the Office of the Law Revision Counsel and submit a report containing the study's results to certain congressional committees within 90 days of the study's completion.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. (on 09/19/2019)

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