H.R. 4375 (Introduced in House) — Pipeline Seismic Safety Study Act

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Pipeline Seismic Safety Study Act”.

2. National Academy of Engineering study on seismicity

(a)

In general— The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, shall enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Engineering under which the National Academy of Engineering shall conduct a study 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.

(b)

Notice required— Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the National Academy of Engineering shall transmit notice of the completion of such study to the Office of the Law Revision Counsel.

(c)

Report to Congress— Not later than 90 days after the completion of the study required under subsection (a), the National Academy of Engineering shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing the results of the study required under subsection (a).

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Sep 18, 2019viewing Introduced in House Mr. Rouda (for himself and Mr. Garamendi) introduced the following bill; which was 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

Pipeline Seismic Safety Study Act

1. Short title

2. National Academy of Engineering study on seismicity

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