Keeping America’s Refineries Act
- Last Action
- 3/23/2023
Actions
- 2023-03-23Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
- 2023-03-23Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-13.
- 2023-03-23Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-13.
- 2023-03-09Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.
- 2023-03-09Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2023-02-28Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 6 .
- 2023-02-28Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2023-02-24Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals.
- 2023-02-24Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2023-02-24Introduced in House
- 2023-02-24Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-03-23 (07)
Keeping America's Refineries Act
This bill revises the EPA's Risk Management program to exempt a petroleum (e.g., gasoline) refinery that uses a hydrofluoric acid alkylation unit from certain hazard assessment requirements. Petroleum refineries use the acid during the gasoline production process. Hydrofluoric acid is hazardous and corrosive. If it is accidently released, it can form a toxic vapor cloud.
Currently, petroleum refineries are required to include in a hazard assessment an evaluation of safer technology and alternative risk management measures for a hydrofluoric acid alkylation unit. This bill eliminates that requirement if the petroleum refinery (1) has obtained a construction permit or operating permit under the program, or (2) demonstrates that it will conform to the most recent version of American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 751. This practice provides guidance on the safe operation of such a unit.
Cosponsors (10)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
- Greg Pence (R-IN)
- John Joyce (R-PA)
- Earl Carter (R-GA)
- Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
- John Curtis (R-UT)
- August Pfluger (R-TX)
- Tim Walberg (R-MI)
- Larry Bucshon (R-IN)
- Rick Allen (R-GA)
Subjects
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Industrial facilities
- Licensing and registrations
- Oil and gas
- Pollution liability
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