HR 2871 · 112th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Pipeline Modernization for Safety Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-09-08· Sponsored by Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.(2011-09-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Pipeline Modernization for Safety Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish integrity verification requirements for gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities. Directs the Secretary to require an operator of a pipeline facility that contains a pipeline segment without a documented pressure test to: (1) hydro-test or replace the pipeline segment; and (2) report to the Secretary any increase in pressure in the pipeline segment that exceeds the maximum allowable operating pressure, including the cause for the increase and any remedial action taken to address it.…

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