To allow for the use of risk-based inspections for in-service breakout tanks.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes pipeline operators to use risk-based inspections (instead of routine time-based inspections) for in-service breakout tanks, and requires the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to revise. It relies on exemptions and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Energy and Transportation Safety.
Who Benefits and How
Oil and gas pipeline operators with in-service breakout tanks could face lower compliance burdens, Hazardous liquid pipeline operators with storage tank systems could face lower compliance burdens, and Midstream oil and gas companies operating pipeline storage facilities could see lower costs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes pipeline operators to use risk-based inspections (instead of routine time-based inspections) for in-service breakout tanks, and requires the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to revise...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes pipeline operators to use risk-based inspections (instead of routine time-based inspections) for in-service breakout tanks, and requires the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to revise.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Transportation Safety
Primary Purpose
The bill authorizes pipeline operators to use risk-based inspections (instead of routine time-based inspections) for in-service breakout tanks, and requires the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to revise.
Policy Domains
Section 1 - Risk-based inspections for in-service breakout tanks
Identified Gains
- Oil and gas pipeline operators with in-service breakout tanks
- Hazardous liquid pipeline operators with storage tank systems
- Midstream oil and gas companies operating pipeline storage facilities
Identified Costs
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Curtis introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Hazardous liquid pipeline operators with storage tank systems, Midstream oil and gas companies operating pipeline storage facilities, Oil and gas pipeline operators with in-service breakout tanks
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Transportation
- "the_administrator"
- → Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
As defined in section 60101 of title 49, United States Code
Inspections scheduled and prioritized based on assessment of risk factors rather than fixed time intervals
Storage tanks that are connected to pipeline systems and used to relieve surges or receive and store hazardous liquids transported by pipelines
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