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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Pipeline Safety and Security
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a May 1, 2019, House Subcommittee on Energy hearing regarding the safety and security of the nation's pipeline infrastructure. Lawmakers and industry experts discussed current oversight, regulatory challenges, and the state of pipeline operations in the United States.
The hearing informs potential future federal legislation and regulatory oversight regarding the safety standards and security protocols for the nation's oil and gas pipeline networks.
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 and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
The agency is responsible for implementing federal safety regulations discussed during the hearing.
Oil and Gas Pipeline Operators
These entities must comply with federal safety and security standards overseen by the committee.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 1, 2019, by the House Subcommittee on Energy.
- The session focused on the 'State of Pipeline Safety and Security in America'.
- Witnesses included representatives from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and various industry associations.
- The record includes prepared statements and answers to follow-up questions from six primary witnesses.
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- The committee received formal letters from the American Public Gas Association, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.
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The hearing record includes formal letters from major industry associations, indicating a high level of coordination between the committee and private sector stakeholders.
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- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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