#aadth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,in the ,house of ,representatives1 ,u4 ,s41 ,june #h1 #bjaf ,,amendment3 ,that the bill from the ,senate 7,s4 #bbgf7 entitled ,an ,act to amend title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation1 and for other purposes41 do pass with the following ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert3 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,protecting our ,infrastructure of ,pipelines and ,enhancing ,safety ,act of #bjaf or the ,,pipes ,act of #bjaf4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #c4 ,regulatory updates4 ,sec4 #d4 ,natural gas integrity management review4 ,sec4 #e4 ,hazardous liquid integrity management review4 ,sec4 #f4 ,technical safety standards committees4 ,sec4 #g4 ,inspection report information4 ,sec4 #h4 ,improving damage prevention technology4 ,sec4 #i4 ,workforce management4 ,sec4 #aj4 ,information-sharing system4 ,sec4 #aa4 ,nationwide integrated pipeline safety regulatory database4 ,sec4 #ab4 ,underground gas storage facilities4 ,sec4 #ac4 ,joint inspection and oversight4 ,sec4 #ad4 ,safety data sheets4 ,sec4 #ae4 ,hazardous materials identification numbers4 ,sec4 #af4 ,emergency order authority4 ,sec4 #ag4 ,state grant funds4 ,sec4 #ah4 ,response plans4 ,sec4 #ai4 ,unusually sensitive areas4 ,sec4 #bj4 ,pipeline safety technical assistance grants4 ,sec4 #ba4 ,study of materials and corrosion prevention in pipeline transportation4 ,sec4 #bb4 ,research and development4 ,sec4 #bc4 ,active and abandoned pipelines4 ,sec4 #bd4 ,state pipeline safety agreements4 ,sec4 #be4 ,requirements for certain hazardous liquid pipeline facilities4 ,sec4 #bf4 ,study on propane gas pipeline facilities4 ,sec4 #bg4 ,standards for certain liquefied natural gas pipeline facilities4 ,sec4 #bh4 ,pipeline odorization study4 ,sec4 #bi4 ,report on natural gas leak reporting4 ,sec4 #cj4 ,review of ,state policies relating to natural gas leaks4 ,sec4 #ca4 ,aliso ,canyon natural gas leak task force4 #b4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,gas and hazardous liquid ,section #fjabe7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,transportation for each of fiscal years #bjab through #bjae1 from fees collected under section #fjcja1 #ij1fgi1jjj1 of which #d1gdf1jjj is for carrying out such section #ab and #cf1aid1jjj is for making grants4 and inserting the following3 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,transportation from fees collected under section #fjcja-- 7,a7 #abd1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf1 of which #i1jjj1jjj shall be expended for carrying out such section #ab and #ci1che1jjj shall be expended for making grants2 7,b7 #abh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag of which #i1jjj1jjj shall be expended for carrying out such section #ab and #da1hhe1jjj shall be expended for making grants2 7,c7 #aca1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah1 of which #i1jjj1jjj shall be expended for carrying out such section #ab and #dd1hhe1jjj shall be expended for making grants2 and 7,d7 #acd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai1 of which #i1jjj1jjj shall be expended for carrying out such section #ab and #dg1hhe1jjj shall be expended for making grants4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking there is authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjab through #bjae from the ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund to carry out the provisions of this chapter related to hazardous liquid and section #ab of the ,pipeline ,safety ,improvement ,act of #bjjb 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #fjaja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-cee71 #ah1egc1jjj1 of which #b1agd1jjj is for carrying out such section #ab and #d1eeh1jjj is for making grants4 and inserting the following3 there is authorized to be appropriated from the ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund to carry out the provisions of this chapter related to hazardous liquid and section #ab of the ,pipeline ,safety ,improvement ,act of #bjjb 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #fjaja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-cee7-- 7,a7 #bb1abc1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf1 of which #c1jjj1jjj shall be expended for carrying out such section #ab and #h1jfg1jjj shall be expended for making grants2 7,b7 #bb1abc1jjj for fiscal year #bjag1 of which #c1jjj1jjj shall be expended for carrying out such section #ab and #h1jfg1jjj shall be expended for making grants2 7,c7 #bc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah1 of which #c1jjj1jjj shall be expended for carrying out such section #ab and #h1jfg1jjj shall be expended for making grants2 and 7,d7 #bc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai1 of which #c1jjj1jjj shall be expended for carrying out such section #ab and #h1jfg1jjj shall be expended for making grants4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,underground ,natural ,gas ,storage ,facility ,safety ,account ,to carry out section #fjada1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,transportation from fees collected under section #fjcjb #h1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjai4 4 7b7 ,operational expenses ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,transportation for the necessary operational expenses of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration the following amounts3 7#a7 #ba1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf4 7#b7 #bb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag4 7#c7 #bb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah4 7#d7 #bc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 7c7 ,one-,call notification programs 7#a7 ,in general ,section #fajg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #fajg4 ,funding ,of the amounts made available under section #fjabe7;a77#a71 the ,secretary shall expend #a1jeh1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjai to carry out section #fajf4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #fa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #fajg and inserting the following3 #fajg4 ,funding4 4 7d7 ,pipeline safety information grants to communities ,the first sentence of section #fjacj7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 ,of the amounts made available under section #b7;b7 of the ,,pipes ,act of #bjaf1 the ,secretary shall expend #a1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjai to carry out this section44 7e7 ,pipeline integrity program ,section #ab7;f7 of the ,pipeline ,safety ,improvement ,act of #bjjb 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #fjaja note7 is amended by striking #bjab through #bjae and inserting #bjaf through #bjai4 #c4 ,regulatory updates 7a7 ,publication 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall publish an update on a publicly available ,web site of the ,department of ,transportation regarding the status of a final rule for each outstanding regulation1 and upon such publication notify the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives that such publication has been made4 7#b7 ,deadlines ,the ,secretary shall publish an update under this subsection not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter until a final rule has been published in the ,federal ,register for each outstanding regulation4 7b7 ,contents ,the ,secretary shall include in each update published under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 a description of the work plan for each outstanding regulation2 7#b7 an updated rulemaking timeline for each outstanding regulation2 7#c7 current staff allocations with respect to each outstanding regulation2 7#d7 any resource constraints affecting the rulemaking process for each outstanding regulation2 7#e7 any other details associated with the development of each outstanding regulation that affect the progress of the rulemaking process2 and 7#f7 a description of all rulemakings regarding gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities published in the ,federal ,register that are not identified under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,outstanding regulation defined ,in this section1 the term outstanding regulation means-- 7#a7 a final rule required under the ,pipeline ,safety1 ,regulatory ,certainty1 and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-ij7 that has not been published in the ,federal ,register2 and 7#b7 a final rule regarding gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities required under this ,act or an ,act enacted prior to the date of enactment of this ,act 7other than the ,pipeline ,safety1 ,regulatory ,certainty1 and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-ij77 that has not been published in the ,federal ,register4 #d4 ,natural gas integrity management review 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of publication in the ,federal ,register of a final rule regarding the safety of gas transmission pipelines related to the notice of proposed rulemaking issued on ,april #h1 #bjaf1 titled ,pipeline ,safety3 ,safety of ,gas ,transmission and ,gathering ,pipelines 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #bjgba71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report regarding the integrity management programs for gas pipeline facilities required under section #fjaji7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of stakeholder perspectives1 taking into consideration technical1 operational1 and economic feasibility1 regarding ways to enhance pipeline facility safety1 prevent inadvertent releases from pipeline facilities1 and mitigate any adverse consequences of such inadvertent releases1 including changes to the definition of high consequence area1 or expanding integrity management beyond high consequence areas2 7#b7 a review of the types of benefits1 including safety benefits1 and estimated costs of the legacy class location regulations2 7#c7 an analysis of the impact pipeline facility features1 including the age1 condition1 materials1 and construction of a pipeline facility1 have on safety and risk analysis of a particular pipeline facility2 7#d7 a description of any challenges affecting ,federal or ,state regulators in the oversight of gas transmission pipeline facilities and how the challenges are being addressed2 and 7#e7 a description of any challenges affecting the natural gas industry in complying with the programs1 and how the challenges are being addressed1 including any challenges faced by publicly owned natural gas distribution systems4 7c7 ,definition of high consequence area ,in this section1 the term high consequence area has the meaning given the term in section #aib4ijc of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #e4 ,hazardous liquid integrity management review 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of publication in the ,federal ,register of a final rule regarding the safety of hazardous liquid pipeline facilities related to the notice of proposed rulemaking issued on ,october #ac1 #bjae1 titled ,pipeline ,safety3 ,safety of ,hazardous ,liquid ,pipelines 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #fafaj71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report regarding the integrity management programs for hazardous liquid pipeline facilities1 as regulated under sections #aie4dej and #aie4deb of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 taking into consideration technical1 operational1 and economic feasibility1 an analysis of stakeholder perspectives on-- 7,a7 ways to enhance hazardous liquid pipeline facility safety2 7,b7 risk factors that may warrant more frequent inspections of hazardous liquid pipeline facilities2 and 7,c7 changes to the definition of high consequence area2 7#b7 an analysis of how surveying1 assessment1 mitigation1 and monitoring activities1 including real-time hazardous liquid pipeline facility monitoring during significant flood events and information sharing with ,federal agencies1 are being used to address risks associated with rivers1 flood plains1 lakes1 and coastal areas2 7#c7 an analysis of the impact pipeline facility features1 including the age1 condition1 materials1 and construction of a pipeline facility1 have on safety and risk analysis of a particular pipeline facility and what changes to the definition of high consequence area could be made to improve pipeline facility safety2 and 7#d7 a description of any challenges affecting ,federal or ,state regulators in the oversight of hazardous liquid pipeline facilities and how those challenges are being addressed4 7c7 ,definition of high consequence area ,in this section1 the term high consequence area has the meaning given the term in section #aie4dej of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #f4 ,technical safety standards committees 7a7 ,appointment of members ,section #fjaae7;b77#d77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,state commissioners4 ,the ,secretary shall consult with the national organization of ,state commissions before selecting those #b individuals4 and inserting ,state officials4 ,the ,secretary shall consult with national organizations representing ,state commissioners or utility regulators before making a selection under this subparagraph44 7b7 ,vacancies ,section #fjaae7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,within #ij days of the date of enactment of the ,,pipes ,act of #bjaf1 the ,secretary shall fill all vacancies on the ,technical ,pipeline ,safety ,standards ,committee1 the ,technical ,hazardous ,liquid ,pipeline ,safety ,standards ,committee1 and any other committee established pursuant to this section4 ,after that period1 the ,secretary shall fill a vacancy on any such committee not later than #fj days after the vacancy occurs4 4 #g4 ,inspection report information 7a7 ,inspection and maintenance ,section #fjajh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,in general ,after the completion of a ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration pipeline safety inspection1 the ,administrator of such ,administration1 or the ,state authority certified under section #fjaje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to conduct such inspection1 shall-- 7#a7 within #cj days1 conduct a post-inspection briefing with the owner or operator of the gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facility inspected outlining any concerns2 and 7#b7 within #ij days1 to the extent practicable1 provide the owner or operator with written preliminary findings of the inspection4 4 7b7 ,notification ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjag1 and each fiscal year thereafter for #b years1 the ,administrator shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate of-- 7#a7 the number of times a deadline under section #fjajh7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 was exceeded in the prior fiscal year2 and 7#b7 in each instance1 the length of time by which the deadline was exceeded4 #h4 ,improving damage prevention technology 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with stakeholders1 shall conduct a study on improving existing damage prevention programs through technological improvements in location1 mapping1 excavation1 and communications practices to prevent excavation damage to a pipe or its coating1 including considerations of technical1 operational1 and economic feasibility and existing damage prevention programs4 7b7 ,contents ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an identification of any methods to improve existing damage prevention programs through location and mapping practices or technologies in an effort to reduce releases caused by excavation2 7#b7 an analysis of how increased use of global positioning system digital mapping technologies1 predictive analytic tools1 public awareness initiatives including one-call initiatives1 the use of mobile devices1 and other advanced technologies could supplement existing one-call notification and damage prevention programs to reduce the frequency and severity of incidents caused by excavation damage2 7#c7 an identification of any methods to improve excavation practices or technologies in an effort to reduce pipeline damage2 7#d7 an analysis of the feasibility of a national data repository for pipeline excavation accident data that creates standardized data models for storing and sharing pipeline accident information2 and 7#e7 an identification of opportunities for stakeholder engagement in preventing excavation damage4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a71 including recommendations1 that include the consideration of technical1 operational1 and economic feasibility1 on how to incorporate into existing damage prevention programs technological improvements and practices that help prevent excavation damage4 #i4 ,workforce management 7a7 ,review ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a review of ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration staff resource management1 including-- 7#a7 geographic allocation plans1 hiring and time-to-hire challenges1 and expected retirement rates and recruitment and retention strategies2 7#b7 an identification and description of any previous periods of macroeconomic and pipeline industry conditions under which the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration has encountered difficulty in filling vacancies1 and the degree to which special hiring authorities1 including direct hiring authority authorized by the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 could have ameliorated such difficulty2 and 7#c7 recommendations to address hiring challenges1 training needs1 and any other identified staff resource challenges4 7b7 ,direct hiring ,upon identification of a period described in subsection 7a77#b71 the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration may apply to the ,office of ,personnel ,management for the authority to appoint qualified candidates to any position relating to pipeline safety1 as determined by the ,administrator1 without regard to sections #ccji through #ccai of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall preclude the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration from applying to the ,office of ,personnel ,management for the authority described in subsection 7b7 prior to the completion of the report required under subsection 7a74 #aj4 ,information-sharing system 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall convene a working group to consider the development of a voluntary information-sharing system to encourage collaborative efforts to improve inspection information feedback and information sharing with the purpose of improving gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipeline facility integrity risk analysis4 7b7 ,membership ,the working group convened pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include representatives from-- 7#a7 the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration2 7#b7 industry stakeholders1 including operators of pipeline facilities1 inspection technology1 coating1 and cathodic protection vendors1 and pipeline inspection organizations2 7#c7 safety advocacy groups2 7#d7 research institutions2 7#e7 ,state public utility commissions or ,state officials responsible for pipeline safety oversight2 7#f7 ,state pipeline safety inspectors2 7#g7 labor representatives2 and 7#h7 other entities1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,considerations ,the working group convened pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall consider and provide recommendations to the ,secretary on-- 7#a7 the need for1 and the identification of1 a system to ensure that dig verification data are shared with in-line inspection operators to the extent consistent with the need to maintain proprietary and security-sensitive data in a confidential manner to improve pipeline safety and inspection technology2 7#b7 ways to encourage the exchange of pipeline inspection information and the development of advanced pipeline inspection technologies and enhanced risk analysis2 7#c7 opportunities to share data1 including dig verification data between operators of pipeline facilities and in-line inspector vendors to expand knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of in-line inspection technology and methodologies2 7#d7 options to create a secure system that protects proprietary data while encouraging the exchange of pipeline inspection information and the development of advanced pipeline inspection technologies and enhanced risk analysis2 7#e7 means and best practices for the protection of safety- and security-sensitive information and proprietary information2 and 7#f7 regulatory1 funding1 and legal barriers to sharing the information described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7d7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall publish the recommendations provided under subsection 7c7 on a publicly available ,web site of the ,department of ,transportation4 #aa4 ,nationwide integrated pipeline safety regulatory database 7a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the feasibility of establishing a national integrated pipeline safety regulatory inspection database to improve communication and collaboration between the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration and ,state pipeline regulators4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of any efforts underway to test a secure information-sharing system for the purpose described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 a description of any progress in establishing common standards for maintaining1 collecting1 and presenting pipeline safety regulatory inspection data1 and a methodology for sharing the data2 7#c7 a description of any inadequacies or gaps in ,state and ,federal inspection1 enforcement1 geospatial1 or other pipeline safety regulatory inspection data2 7#d7 a description of the potential safety benefits of a national integrated pipeline safety regulatory inspection database2 and 7#e7 recommendations1 including those of stakeholders for how to implement a secure information-sharing system that protects proprietary and security sensitive information and data for the purpose described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,consultation ,in implementing this section1 the ,secretary shall consult with stakeholders1 including each ,state authority operating under a certification to regulate intrastate pipelines under section #fjaje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,establishment of database ,the ,secretary may establish1 if appropriate1 a national integrated pipeline safety regulatory database-- 7#a7 after submission of the report required under subsection 7a72 or 7#b7 upon notification to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate of the need to establish such database prior to the submission of the report under subsection 7a74 #ab4 ,underground gas storage facilities 7a7 ,defined term ,section #fjaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ba77;,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#bb77;,b77iii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#bd7 by striking and at the end2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#be7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bf7 underground natural gas storage facility means a gas pipeline facility that stores natural gas in an underground facility1 including-- 7,a7 a depleted hydrocarbon reservoir2 7,b7 an aquifer reservoir2 or 7,c7 a solution-mined salt cavern reservoir4 4 7b7 ,standards for underground gas storage facilities ,chapter #fja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fjada4 ,standards for underground natural gas storage facilities 7a7 ,minimum safety standards ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,,pipes ,act of #bjaf1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall issue minimum safety standards for underground natural gas storage facilities4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing the safety standards required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7#a7 consider consensus standards for the operation1 environmental protection1 and integrity management of underground natural gas storage facilities2 7#b7 consider the economic impacts of the regulations on individual gas customers2 7#c7 ensure that the regulations do not have a significant economic impact on end users2 and 7#d7 consider the recommendations of the ,aliso ,canyon natural gas leak task force established under section #ca of the ,,pipes ,act of #bjaf4 7c7 ,federal-,state cooperation ,the ,secretary may authorize a ,state authority 7including a municipality7 to participate in the oversight of underground natural gas storage facilities in the same manner as provided in sections #fjaje and #fjajf4 7d7 ,rules of construction 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section may be construed to affect any ,federal regulation relating to gas pipeline facilities that is in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,,pipes ,act of #bjaf4 7#b7 ,limitations ,nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the ,secretary-- 7,a7 to prescribe the location of an underground natural gas storage facility2 or 7,b7 to require the ,secretary's permission to construct a facility referred to in subparagraph 7,a74 7e7 ,preemption ,a ,state authority may adopt additional or more stringent safety standards for intrastate underground natural gas storage facilities if such standards are compatible with the minimum standards prescribed under this section4 7f7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the ,secretary's authority under this title to regulate the underground storage of gas that is not natural gas4 4 7c7 ,user fees ,chapter #fjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #fjcja the following3 #fjcjb4 ,user fees for underground natural gas storage facilities 7a7 ,in general ,a fee shall be imposed on an entity operating an underground natural gas storage facility subject to section #fjada4 ,any such fee imposed shall be collected before the end of the fiscal year to which it applies4 7b7 ,means of collection ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall prescribe procedures to collect fees under this section4 ,the ,secretary may use a department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government or of a ,state or local government to collect the fee and may reimburse the department1 agency1 or instrumentality a reasonable amount for its services4 7c7 ,use of fees 7#a7 ,account ,there is established an ,underground ,natural ,gas ,storage ,facility ,safety ,account in the ,pipeline ,safety ,fund established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states under section #fjcja4 7#b7 ,use of fees ,a fee collected under this section-- 7,a7 shall be deposited in the ,underground ,natural ,gas ,storage ,facility ,safety ,account2 and 7,b7 if the fee is related to an underground natural gas storage facility subject to section #fjada1 the amount of the fee may be used only for an activity related to underground natural gas storage facility safety4 7#c7 ,limitation ,no fee may be collected under this section1 except to the extent that the expenditure of such fee to pay the costs of an activity related to underground natural gas storage facility safety for which such fee is imposed is provided in advance in an appropriations ,act4 4 7d7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,chapter #fja ,the table of sections for chapter #fja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fjada4 ,standards for underground natural gas storage facilities4 4 7#b7 ,chapter #fjc ,the table of sections for chapter #fjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #fjcja the following3 #fjcjb4 ,user fees for underground natural gas storage facilities4 4 #ac4 ,joint inspection and oversight ,section #fjajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,joint inspectors ,at the request of a ,state authority1 the ,secretary shall allow for a certified ,state authority under section #fjaje to participate in the inspection of an interstate pipeline facility4 4 #ad4 ,safety data sheets 7a7 ,in general ,each owner or operator of a hazardous liquid pipeline facility1 following an accident involving such pipeline facility that results in a hazardous liquid spill1 shall provide safety data sheets on any spilled hazardous liquid to the designated ,federal ,on-,scene ,coordinator and appropriate ,state and local emergency responders within #f hours of a telephonic or electronic notice of the accident to the ,national ,response ,center4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal ,on-,scene ,coordinator ,the term ,federal ,on-,scene ,coordinator has the meaning given such term in section #caa7;a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;a774 7#b7 ,national ,response ,center ,the term ,national ,response ,center means the center described under section #cjj4abe7;a7 of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,safety data sheet ,the term safety data sheet means a safety data sheet required under section #aiaj4abjj of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #ae4 ,hazardous materials identification numbers ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking to take public comment on the petition for rulemaking dated ,october #bh1 #bjae1 titled ,corrections to ,title #di ,,cfr #agb4ccf ,identification numbers2 special provisions 7,p-#affg74 #af4 ,emergency order authority ,section #fjaag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,emergency order authority 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that an unsafe condition or practice1 or a combination of unsafe conditions and practices1 constitutes or is causing an imminent hazard1 the ,secretary may issue an emergency order described in paragraph 7#c7 imposing emergency restrictions1 prohibitions1 and safety measures on owners and operators of gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities without prior notice or an opportunity for a hearing1 but only to the extent necessary to abate the imminent hazard4 7#b7 ,considerations 7,a7 ,in general ,before issuing an emergency order under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider1 as appropriate1 the following factors3 7i7 ,the impact of the emergency order on public health and safety4 7ii7 ,the impact1 if any1 of the emergency order on the national or regional economy or national security4 7iii7 ,the impact of the emergency order on the ability of owners and operators of pipeline facilities to maintain reliability and continuity of service to customers4 7,b7 ,consultation ,in considering the factors under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consult1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 with appropriate ,federal agencies1 ,state agencies1 and other entities knowledgeable in pipeline safety or operations4 7#c7 ,written order ,an emergency order issued by the ,secretary pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an imminent hazard shall contain a written description of-- 7,a7 the violation1 condition1 or practice that constitutes or is causing the imminent hazard2 7,b7 the entities subject to the order2 7,c7 the restrictions1 prohibitions1 or safety measures imposed2 7,d7 the standards and procedures for obtaining relief from the order2 7,e7 how the order is tailored to abate the imminent hazard and the reasons the authorities under section #fjaab and #fjaag7l7 are insufficient to do so2 and 7,f7 how the considerations were taken into account pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,opportunity for review ,upon receipt of a petition for review from an entity subject to1 and aggrieved by1 an emergency order issued under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide an opportunity for a review of the order under section #eed of title #e to determine whether the order should remain in effect1 be modified1 or be terminated4 7#e7 ,expiration of effectiveness order ,if a petition for review of an emergency order is filed under paragraph 7#d7 and an agency decision with respect to the petition is not issued on or before the last day of the #cj-;day period beginning on the date on which the petition is filed1 the order shall cease to be effective on such day1 unless the ,secretary determines in writing on or before the last day of such period that the imminent hazard still exists4 7#f7 ,judicial review of orders 7,a7 ,in general ,after completion of the review process described in paragraph 7#d71 or the issuance of a written determination by the ,secretary pursuant to paragraph 7#e71 an entity subject to1 and aggrieved by1 an emergency order issued under this subsection may seek judicial review of the order in a district court of the ,united ,states and shall be given expedited consideration4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the filing of a petition for review under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not stay or modify the force and effect of the agency's final decision under paragraph 7#d71 or the written determination under paragraph 7#e71 unless stayed or modified by the ,secretary4 7#g7 ,regulations 7,a7 ,temporary regulations ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,,pipes ,act of #bjaf1 the ,secretary shall issue such temporary regulations as are necessary to carry out this subsection4 ,the temporary regulations shall expire on the date of issuance of the final regulations required under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,final regulations ,not later than #bgj days after such date of enactment1 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out this subsection4 ,such regulations shall ensure that the review process described in paragraph 7#d7 contains the same procedures as subsections 7d7 and 7g7 of section #aji4ai of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and is otherwise consistent with the review process developed under such section1 to the greatest extent practicable and not inconsistent with this section4 7#h7 ,imminent hazard defined ,in this subsection1 the term imminent hazard means the existence of a condition relating to a gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facility that presents a substantial likelihood that death1 serious illness1 severe personal injury1 or a substantial endangerment to health1 property1 or the environment may occur before the reasonably foreseeable completion date of a formal proceeding begun to lessen the risk of such death1 illness1 injury1 or endangerment4 7#i7 ,limitation and savings clause ,an emergency order issued under this subsection may not be construed to-- 7,a7 alter1 amend1 or limit the ,secretary's obligations under1 or the applicability of1 section #eec of title #e2 or 7,b7 provide the authority to amend the ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 4 #ag4 ,state grant funds ,section #fjajg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,payments ,after notifying and consulting with a ,state authority1 the ,secretary may withhold any part of a payment when the ,secretary decides that the authority is not carrying out satisfactorily a safety program or not acting satisfactorily as an agent4 ,the ,secretary may pay an authority under this section only when the authority ensures the ,secretary that it will provide the remaining costs of a safety program1 except when the ,secretary waives this requirement4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,repurposing of funds ,if a ,state program's certification is rejected under section #fjaje7;f7 or such program is otherwise suspended or interrupted1 the ,secretary may use any undistributed1 deobligated1 or recovered funds authorized under this section to carry out pipeline safety activities for that ,state within the period of availability for such funds4 4 #ah4 ,response plans ,each owner or operator of a hazardous liquid pipeline facility required to prepare a response plan pursuant to part #aid of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 shall-- 7#a7 consider the impact of a discharge into or on navigable waters or adjoining shorelines1 including those that may be covered in whole or in part by ice2 and 7#b7 include procedures and resources for responding to such discharge in the plan4 #ai4 ,unusually sensitive areas 7a7 ,areas ,to be included as unusually sensitive ,section #fjaji7;b77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking have been identified as and inserting are part of the ,great ,lakes or have been identified as coastal beaches1 marine coastal waters14 7b7 ,unusually ,sensitive ,areas 7,,usa7 ecological resources ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall revise section #aie4f7;b7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to explicitly state that the ,great ,lakes1 coastal beaches1 and marine coastal waters are ,,usa ecological resources for purposes of determining whether a pipeline is in a high consequence area 7as defined in section #aie4dej of such title74 #bj4 ,pipeline safety technical assistance grants 7a7 ,public participation limitation ,section #fjacj7;a77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting on technical pipeline safety issues after public participation4 7b7 ,audit ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report evaluating the grant program under section #fjacj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 a list of the recipients of all grant funds during fiscal years #bjaj through #bjae2 7#b7 a description of how each grant was used2 7#c7 an analysis of the compliance with the terms of grant agreements1 including subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of such section2 7#d7 an evaluation of the competitive process used to award the grant funds2 and 7#e7 an evaluation of-- 7,a7 the ability of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration to oversee grant funds and usage2 and 7,b7 the procedures used for such oversight4 #ba4 ,study of materials and corrosion prevention in pipeline transportation 7a7 ,in ,general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a study on materials1 training1 and corrosion prevention technologies for gas and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities4 7b7 ,requirements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of-- 7,a7 the range of piping materials1 including plastic materials1 used to transport hazardous liquids and natural gas in the ,united ,states and in other developed countries around the world2 7,b7 the types of technologies used for corrosion prevention1 including coatings and cathodic protection2 7,c7 common causes of corrosion1 including interior and exterior moisture buildup and impacts of moisture buildup under insulation2 and 7,d7 the training provided to personnel responsible for identifying and preventing corrosion in pipelines1 and for repairing such pipelines2 7#b7 the extent to which best practices or guidance relating to pipeline facility design1 installation1 operation1 and maintenance1 including training1 are available to recognize or prevent corrosion2 7#c7 an analysis of the estimated costs and anticipated benefits1 including safety benefits1 associated with the use of such materials and technologies2 and 7#d7 stakeholder and expert perspectives on the effectiveness of corrosion control techniques to reduce the incidence of corrosion-related pipeline failures4 #bb4 ,research and development 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report regarding the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration's research and development program carried out under section #ab of the ,pipeline ,safety ,improvement ,act of #bjjb 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #fjaja note74 ,the report shall include an evaluation of-- 7#a7 compliance with the consultation requirement under subsection 7d77#b7 of such section2 7#b7 the extent to which the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration enters into joint research ventures with ,federal and non-,federal entities1 and benefits thereof2 7#c7 the policies and procedures the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration has put in place to ensure there are no conflicts of interest with administering grants pursuant to the program1 and whether those policies and procedures are being followed2 and 7#d7 an evaluation of the outcomes of research conducted with ,federal and non-,federal entities and the degree to which such outcomes have been adopted or utilized4 7b7 ,collaborative safety research report 7#a7 ,biennial reports ,section #fjabd7;a77#f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 a summary of each research and development project carried out with ,federal and non-,federal entities pursuant to section #ab of the ,pipeline ,safety ,improvement ,act of #bjjb and a review of how the project affects safety4 4 7#b7 ,pipeline ,safety ,improvement ,act ,section #ab of the ,pipeline ,safety ,improvement ,act of #bjjb 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #fjaja note7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7d77#c77;,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,funding from non-,federal sources ,the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7i7 at least #cj percent of the costs of technology research and development activities may be carried out using non-,federal sources2 7ii7 at least #bj percent of the costs of basic research and development with universities may be carried out using non-,federal sources2 and 7iii7 up to #ajj percent of the costs of research and development for purely governmental purposes may be carried out using ,federal funds4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,independent experts ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,pipes ,act of #bjaf1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 implement processes and procedures to ensure that activities listed under subsection 7c71 to the greatest extent practicable1 produce results that are peer-reviewed by independent experts and not by persons or entities that have a financial interest in the pipeline1 petroleum1 or natural gas industries1 or that would be directly impacted by the results of the projects2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing the processes and procedures implemented under paragraph 7#a74 7i7 ,conflict of interest ,the ,secretary shall take all practical steps to ensure that each recipient of an agreement under this section discloses in writing to the ,secretary any conflict of interest on a research and development project carried out under this section1 and includes any such disclosure as part of the final deliverable pursuant to such agreement4 ,the ,secretary may not make an award under this section directly to a pipeline owner or operator that is regulated by the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration or a ,state-certified regulatory authority if there is a conflict of interest relating to such owner or operator4 4 #bc4 ,active and abandoned pipelines ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue an advisory bulletin to owners and operators of gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities and ,federal and ,state pipeline safety personnel regarding procedures of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration required to change the status of a pipeline facility from active to abandoned1 including specific guidance on the terms recognized by the ,secretary for each pipeline status referred to in such advisory bulletin4 #bd4 ,state pipeline safety agreements 7a7 ,study ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall complete a study on ,state pipeline safety agreements made pursuant to section #fjajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,such study shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,the integration of ,federal and ,state or local authorities in carrying out activities pursuant to an agreement under such section4 7#b7 ,the estimated staff and other resources used by ,federal and ,state authorities in carrying out inspection activities pursuant to agreements under such section4 7#c7 ,the estimated staff and other resources used by the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration in carrying out interstate inspections in areas where there is no interstate agreement with a ,state pursuant to such section4 7b7 ,notice requirement for denial ,section #fjajf7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,notice upon denial ,if a ,state authority requests an interstate agreement under this section and the ,secretary denies such request1 the ,secretary shall provide written notification to the ,state authority of the denial that includes an explanation of the reasons for such denial4 4 #be4 ,requirements for certain hazardous liquid pipeline facilities ,section #fjaji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,hazardous liquid pipeline facilities 7#a7 ,integrity assessments ,notwithstanding any pipeline integrity management program or integrity assessment schedule otherwise required by the ,secretary1 each operator of a pipeline facility to which this subsection applies shall ensure that pipeline integrity assessments-- 7,a7 using internal inspection technology appropriate for the integrity threat are completed not less often than once every #ab months2 and 7,b7 using pipeline route surveys1 depth of cover surveys1 pressure tests1 external corrosion direct assessment1 or other technology that the operator demonstrates can further the understanding of the condition of the pipeline facility are completed on a schedule based on the risk that the pipeline facility poses to the high consequence area in which the pipeline facility is located4 7#b7 ,application ,this subsection shall apply to any underwater hazardous liquid pipeline facility located in a high consequence area-- 7,a7 that is not an offshore pipeline facility2 and 7,b7 any portion of which is located at depths greater than #aej feet under the surface of the water4 7#c7 ,high consequence area defined ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term high consequence area has the meaning given that term in section #aie4dej of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#d7 ,inspection and enforcement ,the ,secretary shall conduct inspections under section #fjaag7;c7 to determine whether each operator of a pipeline facility to which this subsection applies is complying with this section4 4 #bf4 ,study on propane gas pipeline facilities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall enter into an agreement with the ,transportation ,research ,board of the ,national ,academies to conduct a study examining the safety1 regulatory requirements1 techniques1 and best practices applicable to pipeline facilities that transport or store only petroleum gas or mixtures of petroleum gas and air to #ajj or fewer customers1 in accordance with the requirements of this section4 7b7 ,requirements ,in conducting the study pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,transportation ,research ,board shall analyze-- 7#a7 ,federal1 ,state1 and local regulatory requirements applicable to pipeline facilities described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 techniques and best practices relating to the design1 installation1 operation1 and maintenance of such pipeline facilities2 and 7#c7 the costs and benefits1 including safety benefits1 associated with such applicable regulatory requirements and the use of such techniques and best practices4 7c7 ,participation ,in conducting the study pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,transportation ,research ,board shall consult with ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments1 private sector entities1 and consumer and pipeline safety advocates1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,deadline ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a7 and any recommendations for improving the safety of such pipeline facilities4 7e7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term petroleum gas has the meaning given that term in section #aib4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #bg4 ,standards for certain liquefied natural gas pipeline facilities 7a7 ,national security ,section #fjajc7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 national security4 4 7b7 ,update to minimum safety standards ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall review and update the minimum safety standards prescribed pursuant to section #fjajc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for permanent1 small scale liquefied natural gas pipeline facilities4 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ,secretary's authority under chapter #fja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to regulate liquefied natural gas pipeline facilities4 #bh4 ,pipeline odorization study ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives that assesses-- 7#a7 the feasibility1 costs1 and benefits of odorizing all combustible gas in pipeline transportation2 and 7#b7 the affects of the odorization of all combustible gas in pipeline transportation on-- 7,a7 manufacturers1 agriculture1 and other end users2 and 7,b7 public health and safety4 #bi4 ,report on natural gas leak reporting 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration shall submit to ,congress a report on the metrics provided to the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration and other ,federal and ,state agencies related to lost and unaccounted for natural gas from distribution pipelines and systems4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an examination of different reporting requirements or standards for lost and unaccounted for natural gas to different agencies1 the reasons for any such discrepancies1 and recommendations for harmonizing and improving the accuracy of reporting4 7#b7 ,an analysis of whether separate or alternative reporting could better measure the amounts and identify the location of lost and unaccounted for natural gas from natural gas distribution systems4 7#c7 ,a description of potential safety issues associated with natural gas that is lost and unaccounted for from natural gas distribution systems4 7#d7 ,an assessment of whether alternate reporting and measures will resolve any safety issues identified under paragraph 7#c71 including an analysis of the potential impact1 including potential savings1 on rate payers and end users of natural gas products of such reporting and measures4 7c7 ,consideration of recommendations ,if the ,administrator determines that alternate reporting structures or recommendations included in the report required under subsection 7a7 would significantly improve the reporting and measurement of lost and unaccounted for gas and safety of natural gas distribution systems1 the ,administrator shall1 not later than #a year after making such determination1 issue regulations1 as the ,administrator determines appropriate1 to implement the recommendations4 #cj4 ,review of ,state policies relating to natural gas leaks 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration shall conduct a ,state-by-,state review of ,state-level policies that-- 7#a7 encourage the repair and replacement of leaking natural gas distribution pipelines or systems that pose a safety threat1 such as timelines to repair leaks and limits on cost recovery from ratepayers2 and 7#b7 may create barriers for entities to conduct work to repair and replace leaking natural gas pipelines or distribution systems4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the findings of the review conducted under subsection 7a7 and recommendations on ,federal or ,state policies or best practices to improve safety by accelerating the repair and replacement of natural gas pipelines or systems that are leaking or releasing natural gas4 ,the report shall consider the potential impact1 including potential savings1 of the implementation of such recommendations on ratepayers or end users of the natural gas pipeline system4 7c7 ,implementation of recommendations ,if the ,administrator determines that the recommendations made under subsection 7b7 would significantly improve pipeline safety1 the ,administrator shall1 not later than #a year after making such determination1 and in coordination with the heads of other relevant agencies as appropriate1 issue regulations1 as the ,administrator determines appropriate1 to implement the recommendations4 #ca4 ,aliso ,canyon natural gas leak task force 7a7 ,establishment of task force ,not later than #ae days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall lead and establish an ,aliso ,canyon natural gas leak task force4 7b7 ,membership of task force ,in addition to the ,secretary1 the task force established under subsection 7a7 shall be composed of-- 7#a7 #a representative from the ,department of ,transportation2 7#b7 #a representative from the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7#c7 #a representative from the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7#d7 #a representative from the ,department of the ,interior2 7#e7 #a representative from the ,department of ,commerce2 7#f7 #a representative from the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission2 and 7#g7 representatives of ,state and local governments1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary and the ,administrator4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the task force established under subsection 7a7 shall submit a final report that contains the information described in paragraph 7#b7 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,f7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,g7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7,h7 the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,i7 the ,president2 and 7,j7 relevant ,federal and ,state agencies4 7#b7 ,information included ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an analysis and conclusion of the cause and contributing factors of the ,aliso ,canyon natural gas leak2 7,b7 an analysis of measures taken to stop the natural gas leak1 with an immediate focus on other1 more effective measures that could be taken2 7,c7 an assessment of the impact of the natural gas leak on-- 7i7 health1 safety1 and the environment2 7ii7 wholesale and retail electricity prices2 and 7iii7 the reliability of the bulk-power system2 7,d7 an analysis of how ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies responded to the natural gas leak2 7,e7 in order to lessen the negative impacts of leaks from underground natural gas storage facilities1 recommendations on how to improve-- 7i7 the response to a future leak2 and 7ii7 coordination between all appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies in the response to the ,aliso ,canyon natural gas leak and future natural gas leaks2 7,f7 an analysis of the potential for a similar natural gas leak to occur at other underground natural gas storage facilities in the ,united ,states2 7,g7 recommendations on how to prevent any future natural gas leaks2 7,h7 recommendations regarding ,aliso ,canyon and other underground natural gas storage facilities located in close proximity to residential populations2 7,i7 any recommendations on information that is not currently collected but that would be in the public interest to collect and distribute to agencies and institutions for the continued study and monitoring of natural gas storage infrastructure in the ,united ,states2 and 7,j7 any other recommendations1 as appropriate4 7#c7 ,publication ,the final report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made available to the public in an electronically accessible format4 7#d7 ,findings ,if1 before the final report is submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the task force established under subsection 7a7 finds methods to solve the natural gas leak at ,aliso ,canyon1 finds methods to better protect the affected communities1 or finds methods to help prevent other leaks1 the task force shall immediately submit such findings to the entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,j7 of paragraph 7#a74 ,clerk4