To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a penalty for causing a defect in pipeline infrastructure, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires penalty for causing a defect in or disrupting operation of pipeline infrastructure Section 60123 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: A person knowingly and willfully—. It relies on compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Natural Gas and Energy.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires penalty for causing a defect in or disrupting operation of pipeline infrastructure Section 60123 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: A person knowingly and willfully—...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires penalty for causing a defect in or disrupting operation of pipeline infrastructure Section 60123 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: A person knowingly and willfully—.
Key Policy Areas
Natural Gas, Energy
Primary Purpose
The bill requires penalty for causing a defect in or disrupting operation of pipeline infrastructure Section 60123 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: A person knowingly and willfully—.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Bost (for himself, Mr. Crawford, and Mr. Nehls) introduced …
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