3.0.0 2299 2023-01-11T13:45:22Z 2023-01-11T13:45:22Z Senate S 2019-07-25 116 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2020-02-13T20:22:12Z Markup by 2019-07-31T14:00:34Z Referred to 2019-07-25T20:38:40Z S. Rept. 116-217 Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act 116 2139 HR 2019-04-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. Related bill CRS Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act 116 1097 S 2019-04-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Related bill CRS 2020-08-14 14:26:40 Held at the desk. Floor H15000 2 House floor actions 2020-08-14 14:03:58 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2020-08-11 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2020-08-06 Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5337-5345) Floor 2020-08-06 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5337-5345) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2020-08-06 Senate The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S5354) Floor 2020-08-06 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5348-5354) Floor 2020-02-13 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427. Calendars 2020-02-13 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-217. Committee 2020-02-13 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-217. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 2019-07-31 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Committee 2019-07-25 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2019-07-25 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress F000463 Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] Deb Fischer R NE N D000622 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] Tammy Duckworth D IL 2019-07-25 True 2019-11-20T14:39:58Z S. 2299, PIPES Act of 2019 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/55877 As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on July 31, 2019 Transportation and Public Works Accidents Administrative law and regulatory procedures Administrative remedies Advanced technology and technological innovations Colorado Congressional oversight Department of Transportation Disaster relief and insurance Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Due process and equal protection Emergency communications systems Emergency planning and evacuation Energy storage, supplies, demand Environmental technology Fires First responders and emergency personnel Government buildings, facilities, and property Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government studies and investigations Government trust funds Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Intergovernmental relations Metals Oil and gas Pipelines Pollution liability Public utilities and utility rates Research and development State and local government operations Transportation employees Transportation safety and security User charges and fees Worker safety and health Transportation and Public Works 00 2019-07-25 Introduced in Senate 2019-10-29T17:41:33Z PIPES Act of 2019

This bill addresses pipeline safety and infrastructure. It authorizes appropriations through FY2023 for specified pipeline safety programs under the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 and related enactments.

Among other things, the bill

  • requires fees for compliance reviews of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities;
  • authorizes the establishment of limited safety-enhancing testing programs to evaluate innovative technologies and operational practices testing the safe operation of natural gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities;
  • sets forth requirements for idled natural or other gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines;
  • updates the standards for LNG facilities;
  • establishes the National Center of Excellence for Liquefied Natural Gas Safety and Training to include a repository of information on best practices relating to LNG operations;
  • requires each distribution integrity plan developed by an operator of a gas distribution pipeline to include the risks from the presence of cast iron pipes and mains and risks that may result from the operation of a low-pressure distribution system;
  • directs operators to establish protocols for communicating with fire, police, and other relevant public officials after a disaster that includes fires, explosions, or one or more fatalities; and
  • requires procedural manuals for operations, maintenance, and emergencies to include certain written procedures.
]]> 25 2020-02-13 Reported to Senate 2020-04-09T18:29:28Z PIPES Act of 2019

This bill addresses pipeline safety and infrastructure. It authorizes appropriations through FY2023 for specified pipeline safety programs under the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 and related enactments.

Among other things, the bill

  • requires fees for compliance reviews of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities;
  • authorizes the establishment of limited safety-enhancing testing programs to evaluate innovative technologies and operational practices testing the safe operation of natural gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities;
  • sets forth requirements for idled natural or other gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines;
  • updates the standards for LNG facilities;
  • establishes the National Center of Excellence for Liquefied Natural Gas Safety and Training to include a repository of information on best practices relating to LNG operations;
  • requires each distribution integrity plan developed by an operator of a gas distribution pipeline to include the risks from the presence of cast iron pipes and mains and risks that may result from the operation of a low-pressure distribution system;
  • directs operators to establish protocols for communicating with fire, police, and other relevant public officials after a disaster that includes fires, explosions, or one or more fatalities; and
  • requires procedural manuals for operations, maintenance, and emergencies to include certain written procedures.
]]> 55 2020-08-06 Passed Senate 2021-01-21T14:42:07Z Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020 or the PIPES Act of 2020

TITLE I--IMPROVING PIPELINE SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE

This title addresses pipeline safety and infrastructure with respect to natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. It authorizes appropriations through FY2023 for specified pipelines safety programs under the Pipelines Safety Improvement Act of 2002 and related enactments.

Among other provisions, the title

  • requires fees for compliance reviews of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities;
  • authorizes the establishment of limited safety-enhancing testing programs to evaluate innovative technologies and operation practices testing the safe operation of natural gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities;
  • sets forth requirements for idled natural or other gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines;
  • updates the standards for LNG facilities;
  • establishes the National Center of Excellence for Liquefied Natural Gas Safety and Training to include a repository of information on best practices relating to LNG operations;
  • requires advanced leak-detection technologies and practices that include a schedule for repairing or replacing each leaking pipe, except a pipe with a leak so small that it poses no potential hazard, with appropriate deadlines;
  • directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to finalize a rule on gas gathering lines; and
  • allows the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to use the Transportation Technology Center in Pueblo, Colorado, for research and development relating to transportation safety improvements that will advance the safe and efficient transportation of hazardous materials and energy products.

TITLE II--LEONEL RONDON PIPELINE SAFETY ACT

Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act

This title addresses pipeline safety with respect to gas distribution systems.

Among other provisions, the title directs DOT to require

  • each distribution integrity plan developed by an operator of a gas distribution pipeline to include the risks from the presence of cast iron pipes and mains and risks that may result from the operation of a low-pressure distribution system;
  • operators to establish protocols for communicating with fire, police, and other relevant public officials after a disaster that includes fires, explosions, or one or more fatalities;
  • procedural manuals for operations, maintenance, and emergencies to include certain written procedures;
  • operators to identify and manage traceable, reliable, and complete, records that are critical to ensuring proper pressure control for a gas distribution system; and
  • the development of standards that promote sufficient staffing for monitoring and regulating gas pressure levels by each operator.
]]> PIPES Act of 2020 Display Title PIPES Act of 2020 Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act S Senate Reported to Senate RS Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act Introduced in Senate IS Short Title(s) as Introduced PIPES Act of 2019 Introduced in Senate IS Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate PIPES Act of 2019 S Senate Reported to Senate RS Short Title(s) as Passed Senate Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020 S Senate Engrossed in Senate ES Short Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act S Senate Engrossed in Senate ES Short Title(s) as Passed Senate PIPES Act of 2020 S Senate Engrossed in Senate ES Short Titles as Passed Senate PIPES Act of 2020 S Senate Short Titles as Passed Senate Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020 S Senate Short Titles as Passed Senate for portions of this bill Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act S Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance the safety and reliability of pipeline transportation, and for other purposes. Introduced in Senate IS 2642 116 SAMDT In the nature of a substitute. 2022-02-08T23:05:08Z 2020-08-06 Amendment SA 2642 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 2642 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/116th-congress/senate-amendment/2642 W000437 Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] Roger Wicker R MS F. 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z Senate 116 S Senate S 2299 PIPES Act of 2020 2023-01-11T13:45:22Z 6 2020-08-06 0 Senate Amendment SA 2642 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2020-08-06 0 Senate Amendment SA 2642 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Wicker. (consideration: CR S5354; text: CR S5337-5345) In the nature of a substitute. Floor 2020-08-06 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 2020-08-06 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2642 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Wicker. Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2020-08-06 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2642 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress Engrossed in Senate 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-116s2299es/xml/BILLS-116s2299es.xml Reported to Senate 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-116s2299rs/xml/BILLS-116s2299rs.xml Introduced in Senate 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-116s2299is/xml/BILLS-116s2299is.xml 2020-08-14 Held at the desk. 14:26:40 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.