FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Pipeline Safety and Security

Original title: THE STATE OF PIPELINE SAFETY AND SECURITY IN AMERICA

January 1, 2020

pipeline safety energy infrastructure hazardous materials national security public utilities

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing informs potential future federal legislation and regulatory oversight regarding the safety standards and security protocols for the nation's oil and gas pipeline networks.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

The agency is responsible for implementing federal safety regulations discussed during the hearing.

Oil and Gas Pipeline Operators

These entities must comply with federal safety and security standards overseen by the committee.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a May 1, 2019, House Subcommittee on Energy hearing regarding the safety and security of the nation's pipeline infrastructure. Lawmakers and industry experts discussed current oversight, regulatory challenges, and the state of pipeline operations in the United States.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on May 1, 2019, by the House Subcommittee on Energy.
The session focused on the 'State of Pipeline Safety and Security in America'.
Witnesses included representatives from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and various industry associations.
The record includes prepared statements and answers to follow-up questions from six primary witnesses.
The committee received formal letters from the American Public Gas Association, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.

Why It Matters

The hearing informs potential future federal legislation and regulatory oversight regarding the safety standards and security protocols for the nation's oil and gas pipeline networks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To review the current state of safety and security for oil and gas pipelines in the United States and to hear testimony from regulators and industry stakeholders.

Who testified at the hearing?

Officials from , the , the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, the Pipeline Safety Trust, the Association of Oil Pipelines, and the American Gas Association.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Extensive Stakeholder Input

The hearing record includes formal letters from major industry associations, indicating a high level of coordination between the committee and private sector stakeholders.

American Public Gas Association Interstate Natural Gas Association of America National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners

Connected Entities

organizationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration“Federal agency responsible for pipeline safety regulation”Map →

personFred Upton“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy”Map →

personBobby L. Rush“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy”Map →

personHoward 'Skip' Elliott“Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration”Map →

organizationGovernment Accountability Office“Federal auditing and investigative agency”Map →

personWilliam Russell“Acting Director, Homeland Security and Justice, GAO”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance65
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Controversy20
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment5
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Buzz10
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