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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Field Hearing on Pipeline Safety (2015)
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a U.S. Senate subcommittee held in Billings, Montana, on September 18, 2015. The hearing focused on gathering state and local perspectives regarding the of federal pipeline safety legislation.
The hearing informs the of federal pipeline safety laws, which dictate the regulatory standards for pipeline operators and the oversight roles of state and local governments in managing hazardous material transport.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Pipeline operators
Federal pipeline safety reauthorization determines the regulatory compliance standards and operational requirements for these companies.
State and local governments
These entities provide input on how federal regulations impact local oversight, emergency response, and infrastructure safety.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on September 18, 2015, at Montana State University in Billings, Montana.
- The hearing was conducted by the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security.
- The primary purpose of the hearing was to discuss the reauthorization of federal pipeline safety legislation.
- The hearing included testimony from federal officials, industry representatives, and local government officials.
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- The subcommittee received written statements from organizations including the National Society of Professional Surveyors and the Yellowstone River Conservation District Council.
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Regional Focus on Pipeline Safety
The use of a field hearing in Montana indicates a legislative effort to incorporate rural and regional perspectives into national pipeline safety standards.
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