Search Results: keywords:"excavation damage prevention"

  • H. R. 6494 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported in House
    Words:21,265

    H.R. 6494, also known as the “Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act of 2023” or the “PIPES Act of 2023,” aims to enhance pipeline safety in the United States by amending title 49 of the U.S. Code. Introduced by Mr. Graves of Missouri and others, the bill...

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    H.R. 6494 is a bill that wants to make pipelines safer by setting new rules, like using better materials and sharing safety information, with plans to spend money on safety projects to help everyone stay safe.

  • H. R. 7655 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the safety of pipeline transportation, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:11,913

    H.R. 7655, titled the "Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act of 2024," aims to enhance the safety of pipeline transportation in the United States. The bill proposes amendments to existing laws to improve safety standards, specifically focusing on carbon dioxide...

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    H.R. 7655 wants to make pipelines safer by updating rules about how they work, playing nicely with other groups, and sharing information to keep everyone safe. But some parts are tricky, like deciding what "safe zones" are, which could make it hard for everyone to agree on what counts as safe.