Fuels Transportation Safety Amendments Act of 1979

Summary

Fuels Transportation Safety Amendment Act of 1979 - Title I: Fuels Transportation Generally - Amends the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 redesignated as the "Fuels Transportation Safety Act," to provide for the safe operation of pipelines transporting natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to require pipeline operators to correct conditions which are hazardous to life or property. Sets forth criteria to be used by the Secretary in determining whether hazardous conditions exist. Directs the Secretary to require of all pipeline operators a detailed description of their pipeline facilities and provides for the public disclosure of such information. Establishes safety procedures for construction activities in areas where pipelines are located. Directs the Secretary to require that pipeline operators report all leaks and sets forth the requirements for such reports. Requires the Secretary to set safety standards for the pipeline transportation of liquefied petroleum gas, including storage facilities used for liquefied petroleum gas. Prescribes procedures for setting safety standards for such facilities. Sets forth procedures for training safety inspectors, and determining the number needed by a State agency. Title II: Siting and Safety of LNG Facilities - Prohibits the construction or expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities without the approval of the Secretary of Transportation. Directs the Secretary to promulgate compliance standards, setting forth factors to be included in such standards. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study the risks associated with the production, transmission, and storage of LNG, and the methods of assuring adequate financial responsibility. Sets forth procedures for ensuring the maintenance of adequate financial responsibility and insurance by LNG operators. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for the violation of safety or financial responsibility standards. Imposes criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes appropriations for carrying out the purposes of this Act. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Establishes criminal penalties for the willful destruction of interstate pipeline and liquefied gas facilities. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968.

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 18 September 1979

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 15 May 1979

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 January 1979

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