[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1372]
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                       SAN BRUNO 4TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. JACKIE SPEIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2014

  Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, four years ago today, a massive explosion 
killed eight of my constituents, injured 66, and destroyed 38 homes, 
and scarred a San Bruno neighborhood.
  The fire roared for 90 minutes until PG&E finally located the gas 
line's manual shut-off valve. Last week the California Public Utilities 
Commission recommended a $1.4 billion fine. Their punishment must send 
a message to all utilities across the country: putting profits before 
safety has serious consequences.
  We're good at passing legislation that doesn't solve problems and 
patting ourselves on the back. The fact that there have been ten more 
explosions since then shows we must do more. That's why I'll be 
introducing legislation that will adopt recommendations from the 
National Transportation Safety Board including requiring auto and 
remote shut off valves and hydrostatic testing.
  Please join me in honoring the families of the Crestmoor neighborhood 
and the first responders. I also ask you to join me in remembering the 
lives of Jacqueline Greig [Greg], Janessa Greig [Greg], Jessica 
Morales, Elizabeth Torres, Lavonne Bullis, Greg Bullis, Will Bullis, 
and James Emil Franco.

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