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HOUSE 5666118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

To establish an Office of Public Engagement within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

Last Action
9/22/2023

Actions

  • 2023-09-22Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • 2023-09-22Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
  • 2023-09-21Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2023-09-21Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2023-09-21Introduced in House
  • 2023-09-21Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-09-21 (00)

This bill directs the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to establish an Office of Public Engagement. (PHMSA develops and enforces regulations for the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the U.S. pipeline transportation system and shipment of hazardous materials.) 

The purpose of the new office is to proactively engage with pipeline stakeholders, including the public, to

  • promote the adoption and increased use of safety programs and activities, 
  • provide technical expertise,
  • raise awareness to continuously improve pipeline safety, and
  • assist the public with pipeline safety inquiries.

Subjects

  • Department of Transportation
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Federal officials
  • Pipelines
  • Transportation safety and security
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