Bill > S5237

This bill, the Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2022, aims to enhance the safety and oversight of foreign manufacturers of cylinders used for transporting hazardous materials in the United States. The key provisions include: 1) Requiring the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations to provide that approvals for foreign manufacturers of cylinders (FMOCs) are valid for a maximum of 1 year, with the possibility of a 5-year approval if certain requirements are met; 2) Allowing the Secretary to suspend or terminate FMOC approvals if the manufacturer obstructs or prevents inspections; 3) Establishing a process for interested parties to request a reevaluation of FMOC approvals if there is evidence of inaccurate, changed, or fraudulent information provided by the FMOC; 4) Requiring the Secretary to publish FMOC applications for public comment and ask additional questions to ensure safety and compliance; and 5) Authorizing the Secretary to conduct annual inspections of FMOCs, if necessary, and recover the associated costs.