To require additional testing of hazardous liquid pipeline facilities and additional training of operators of such pipeline facilities to reduce the danger of spills, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring operators of pipeline facilities to: (1) assess periodically the integrity of all such facilities through hydrostatic testing or other methods; or (2) reduce their maximum operating pressure to a level that ensures an appropriate margin of safety. Requires the assessment within one year after enactment of this Act of all pipeline facilities constructed of pipe manufactured by electric resistance weld process before April 1, 1970, which have not previously been hydrostatically tested. Requires that pipeline facilities operators be trained to recognize and react appropriately to abnormal operating conditions (including spills) which may indicate a dangerous situation. Directs the Secretary to study and report to the Congress on advanced hazardous liquid pipeline facility leak detection equipment and techniques.

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Timeline

1. 18 May 1989

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 May 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 May 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 June 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

   Source: Committee

5. 2 June 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

   Source: Committee

6. 2 June 1989

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOT and OMB.

   Source: Committee

7. 2 June 1989

   Committee

   Field Hearings Held in Cambridge, Ohio

   Source: Committee

8. 5 June 1989

   Committee

   Field Hearings Held in Denver, Colorado

   Source: Committee

9. 12 July 1989

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 13 July 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] · D · Cosponsor
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