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H.R. 5163 (108th)

Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Programs Reorganization Act

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Introduced

29 September 2004

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Became Public Law No: 108-426.

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7 April 2025

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Summary

Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Programs Reorganization Act - Amends Federal transportation law to establish the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in the Department of Transportation (DOT), headed by an Administrator with professional experience in pipeline safety, hazardous materials safety, or other transportation safety, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides for a Deputy Administrator and an Assistant Administrator for Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety (who shall also be the Chief Safety Officer). Transfers the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) to the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (established by this Act). Replaces the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) with the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), which shall be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Establishes in RITA an Office of Intermodalism.

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