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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Timeline

1. 15 January 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 January 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 January 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 15 May 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 15 May 1979

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-201 (Part I).

   Source: Committee

6. 15 May 1979

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-201 (Part I).

   Source: Committee

7. 22 June 1979

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, H. Rept. 96-201 (Part II).

   Source: Committee

8. 22 June 1979

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, H. Rept. 96-201 (Part II).

   Source: Committee

9. 17 September 1979

   Floor

   Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

   Source: Floor

10. 18 September 1979

    Floor

    Measure considered in House.

    Source: Floor

11. 18 September 1979

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #473 (357-20).

    Source: Floor

12. 18 September 1979

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #473 (357-20).

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 18 September 1979

  Open at official source

• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 15 May 1979

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Preyer, Richardson [D-NC-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] · D · Cosponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing
• · hsif00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 51, a bill to amend the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 to provide for the safe operation of pipelines transporting natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas, to provide standards with respect to the siting, construction, and operation of liquefied natural gas facilities, and for other purposes.
• related to ← An act to amend the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 to provide for the safe operation of pipelines transporting natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas, to provide standards with respect to the siting, construction, and operation of liquefied natural gas facilities, and for other purposes.