In the article “Senate Passes Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Bill” (see Daily GPI, Oct. 19), NGI incorrectly stated that a provision that would have grandfathered older pipelines from having to install certain safety devices had been removed from S. 275. In fact, senators included in the bill an amendment calling “for testing to confirm the material strength of previously untested natural gas pipelines located in certain areas.” The amendment would require tests on pipelines operating at more than 30% of specified minimum yield strength in densely populated or environmentally sensitive areas. Language requiring the use of automatic or remote-controlled shut-off valves “on transmission pipelines constructed or entirely replaced” after a final rule is issued remains in the legislation. NGI regrets the error.
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Tea Party Senator Tries to Block Pipe Safety Legislation
Tea Party conservative Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has placed a procedural hold on pipeline safety reauthorization legislation, which would block the measure from coming up for a vote on the Senate floor and possibly prevent it from clearing Congress this year.
Tea Party Senator Tries to Block Pipe Safety Legislation
Tea Party conservative Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has placed a procedural hold on pipeline safety reauthorization legislation, which would block the measure from coming up for a vote on the Senate floor and possibly prevent it from clearing Congress this year.
Pipe Safety Bill Clears Transportation Panel
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee last Thursday approved by voice vote pipeline safety reauthorization legislation (HR 2845), which may be enough to jump-start action and get a bill through Congress this year.
House Transportation Panel Votes Out Pipe Safety Bill
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Thursday approved by voice vote pipeline safety reauthorization legislation (HR 2845, which may be enough to jump-start action and get a bill through Congress this year.
Pipe Safety Bill Has Achilles Heel, Says Lawmaker
The House pipeline safety reauthorization bill’s Achilles Heel is that it grandfathers aging natural gas pipeline and distribution facilities from having to install new technology — automatic and remote-controlled shut-off valves or excess flow valves — to prevent explosions or quickly bring them under control once they have occurred, a California congresswoman told a House subcommittee Friday.
Lawmaker Points to House Pipe Safety Bill’s Achilles Heel
The House pipeline safety reauthorization bill’s Achilles Heel is that it grandfathers aging natural gas pipeline and distribution facilities from having to install new technology — automatic and remote-controlled shut-off valves or excess flow valves — to prevent explosions or quickly bring them under control once they have occurred, a California congresswoman told a House subcommittee Friday.
Pipe Safety Reauthorization Measure Clears Senate Panel
The Senate Commerce Committee last Thursday approved by voice vote pipeline safety reauthorization legislation that would levy stiffer penalties on pipelines (oil, natural gas and hazardous) following the rash of explosions in the past year.
Pipe Safety Reauthorization Measure Clears Senate Panel
The Senate Commerce Committee Thursday approved by voice vote pipeline safety reauthorization legislation that would levy stiffer penalties on pipelines (oil, natural gas and hazardous) following the rash of explosions in past months.
Contentious LNG Provision May be Struck from Coast Guard Bill
A House source indicated Thursday a contentious provision may be struck from the Coast Guard reauthorization bill (HR 2830) that would require the Department of Homeland Security to sign off on liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects.
