Hydrogen Safety and Environmental Responsibility Act
- Last Action
- 12/1/2023
Actions
- 2023-12-01Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
- 2023-11-30Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 2023-11-29Referred 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.
- 2023-11-29Referred 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.
- 2023-11-29Introduced in House
- 2023-11-29Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-11-29 (00)
Hydrogen Safety and Environmental Responsibility Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to complete a study assessing the potential and existing use of pipelines constructed with composite materials to safely transport hydrogen and hydrogen blended with natural gas. In completing the study, DOT must hold a public meeting with interested stakeholders, release a draft version of the study for public comment, and address any substantive comments submitted during the public comment period.
DOT must present the study's findings at a public meeting. Within 18 months of the public meeting, DOT must issue a rulemaking to allow for the use of composite materials for pipeline transportation of hydrogen and hydrogen blended with natural gas.
Cosponsors (3)
- Colin Allred (D-TX)
- Michael Lawler (R-NY)
- Yadira Caraveo (D-CO)
Subjects
- Government studies and investigations
- Oil and gas
- Pipelines
- Public participation and lobbying
- Transportation safety and security
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