,i #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bfac ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,april #b1 #bjbe,mr4 ,weber of ,texas 7for himself and ,ms4 ,ross7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology ,a ,,bill ,to improve public-private partnerships and increase ,federal research1 development1 and demonstration related to the evolution of next generation pipeline systems1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,next ,generation ,pipelines ,research and ,development ,act4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7771 including historically ,black colleges and universities 7within the meaning of the term part ,b institution in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa771 ,tribal colleges and universities 7as such term is defined in section #caf of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c771 and minority serving institutions 7including the entities described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a7772 7,b7 a nonprofit research organization2 7,c7 a ,national ,laboratory 7as such term is defined in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja772 7,d7 a private commercial entity2 7,e7 a partnership or consortium of two or more entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 that leverages existing ,department efforts2 or 7,f7 any other entity the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#d7 ,technical standards ,the term technical standard has the meaning given such term in section #ab7;d77#e7 of the ,national ,technology ,transfer and ,advancement ,act of #aiie 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb note74 #c4 ,coordination ,in carrying out this ,act-- 7#a7 the ,secretary shall avoid unnecessary duplication and achieve shared mission goals by coordinating with the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration of the ,department of ,transportation and across all relevant program offices at the ,department of ,energy1 including-- 7,a7 the ,office of ,science2 7,b7 the ,office of ,fossil ,energy and ,carbon ,management2 7,c7 the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy2 7,d7 the ,office of ,cybersecurity1 ,energy ,security1 and ,emergency ,response2 7,e7 the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy2 7,f7 the ,office of ,clean ,energy ,demonstrations2 and 7,g7 any other cross-cutting program office determined appropriate2 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall ensure participation of and coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy of-- 7,a7 the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration of the ,department of ,transportation2 and 7,b7 any other program office of the ,department of ,transportation determined appropriate2 and 7#c7 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 as appropriate4 #d4 ,advanced pipeline materials and technologies demonstration initiative 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,e of title ,,iii of division ,d of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh7 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #djcdd4 ,advanced pipeline materials and technologies demonstration initiative 7a7 ,establishment of initiative ,the ,secretary shall establish a demonstration initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative7 under which the ,secretary1 through a competitive merit review process1 shall award financial assistance to eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects on low- to mid-technology readiness level subjects to achieve deployment of technologies that-- 7#a7 are applicable to pipelines and associated infrastructure1 including liquefied natural gas facilities and underground and above ground gas and liquid fuel storage facilities2 and 7#b7 involve the development of next generation pipeline systems1 components1 and related technologies4 7b7 ,demonstration project focus areas ,in carrying out the ,initiative1 the ,secretary shall select demonstration projects that best advance research undertaken by the ,department and the ,department of ,transportation and incorporate a range of technology focus areas1 which may include the following3 7#a7 ,advanced leak detection and mitigation tools and technologies4 7#b7 ,novel materials1 including alloy and nonmetallic materials1 to improve integrity for new and existing pipelines1 such as pipeline coatings1 sleeves1 and liners1 and corrosion resistant materials1 including maximum and minimum flow rates and immunity to electrical discharge processes4 7#c7 ,technologies and methods for retrofitting existing pipelines1 resolving material compatibility issues1 and minimizing leakage1 such as field protective coatings and material treatment4 7#d7 ,advanced manufacturing approaches for producing1 fitting1 and coupling pipelines1 including the fabrication of higher performance pipeline materials and new extrusion technologies or methods to join ultra-high strength and corrosion resistant materials at a scale for distribution4 7#e7 ,advanced sensor technologies and processes that enable real-time or in situ monitoring of pipeline assets to assess and mitigate leaks1 both internal and external to the pipeline1 which may include the following3 7,a7 ,wireless sensors1 such as surface acoustic wave sensors4 7,b7 ,advanced and cost-effective electrochemical sensors4 7,c7 ,distributed fiber optic sensors4 7,d7 ,autonomous sensor systems1 including uncrewed aircraft4 7,e7 ,optical methods4 7,f7 ,multi-use platforms for diverse sources4 7,g7 ,hybrid data-analysis platforms4 7#f7 ,advanced computational1 data analytics1 and machine learning models to achieve the following3 7,a7 ,multiscale modeling1 characterization1 and optimization of transmission and distribution systems and components to aid in planning for optimized and resilient infrastructure4 7,b7 ,correlation between sensor and emissions data at all operational points and across a variety of scales to assure system integrity spanning large areas4 7,c7 ,accurate material lifecycle predictions and simulation platforms to forecast pipeline health4 7,d7 ,secure real time autonomous monitoring and repair capabilities4 7,e7 ,mapping and monitoring of structural health parameters1 such as corrosion4 7#g7 ,self-healing and self-repair functionalities1 including by chemical treatment methods4 7#h7 ,autonomous robotic and patch technologies for inspection and repair4 7#i7 ,dynamic compressor technologies1 including retrofit kits for existing compressor systems4 7#aj7 ,strategies and technologies for integrated cybersecurity considerations and countering cyberattacks4 7#aa7 ,technologies and methods to reduce potential environmental impacts1 including at the atmospheric and subsurface level1 associated with pipelines1 liquefied natural gas facilities1 and gas and liquid fuel storage facilities1 such as equipment failure4 7#ab7 ,tools to evaluate geographical pipeline data for the feasibility of repurposing existing infrastructure for safe and effective transport and use of alternative fuels1 blends1 and carbon dioxide4 7#ac7 ,tools and technologies applicable to improving the safety1 operation1 and efficiency of liquefied natural gas facilities and gas and liquid fuel storage facilities4 7c7 ,selection requirements ,in selecting eligible entities for demonstration projects under the ,initiative1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 take the following actions3 7#a7 ,encourage regional diversity among eligible entities1 including participation by such entities located in rural ,states4 7#b7 ,prioritize technological diversity among eligible entities4 7#c7 ,prioritize a diverse mix of energy1 substances1 fuel sources1 and byproducts1 including the following3 7,a7 ,gas and liquid hydrocarbons1 including natural gas1 renewable natural gas1 methane1 ethane1 and liquefied natural gas4 7,b7 ,carbon dioxide4 7,c7 ,hydrogen4 7,d7 ,biofuels4 7,e7 ,water4 7,f7 ,substances in the hydrogen supply chain1 including ammonia and liquid organic hydrogen carriers4 7,g7 ,blends of gases or liquids1 including hydrogen blends4 7,h7 ,any other source the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,prioritize projects that leverage and are complementary to existing energy infrastructure4 7#e7 ,prioritize projects that leverage matching funds from non-,federal sources4 7#f7 ,ensure that selected projects are coordinated with or expand on the existing technology demonstration programs of the ,department4 7#g7 ,evaluate projects and topics for technical performance and economic feasibility as part of lifecycle assessments for return on investment impact4 7#h7 ,prioritize projects that can quantifiably reduce the environmental impacts of pipelines and associated infrastructure on air1 water1 or soil quality in all regions of the ,united ,states1 especially in underserved and rural communities4 7d7 ,location ,to the maximum extent practicable1 demonstration projects under the ,initiative shall be located on sites with existing research infrastructure or with the ability to coordinate with existing ,department user facilities and research centers4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated for-- 7#a7 the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy1 and 7#b7 the ,office of ,fossil ,energy and ,carbon ,management1 pursuant to paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#f71 respectively1 of section #ajgga of subtitle ,o of title ,,vi of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7enacted as division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-afg71 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,energy to carry out this section #de1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 and #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcj4 7f7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #djcdc the following new item3 ,sec4 #djcdd4 ,advanced pipeline materials and technologies demonstration initiative4 4 #e4 ,joint research and development program 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 and in coordination with the demonstration initiative established pursuant to section #djcdd of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh71 as added by section #d1 shall establish within the ,department a joint research and development program 7referred to in this ,act as the ,joint ,program7 to carry out research projects that-- 7#a7 develop cost-effective advanced materials and technologies for pipeline transportation systems at different scales2 7#b7 enable the commercialization of innovative materials and technologies for pipeline transportation systems2 7#c7 support the development of technical standards of innovative materials and technologies for pipeline transportation systems2 and 7#d7 are at a low technology readiness level and not pursued by the ,pipeline ,safety ,research ,program of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration of the ,department of ,transportation4 7b7 ,memorandum of understanding ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall enter into or update an existing memorandum of understanding with the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology to administer the ,joint ,program4 ,such memorandum shall require each participating agency to-- 7#a7 identify unique research capabilities to contribute while avoiding duplication of existing efforts2 and 7#b7 include cost sharing and cost reimbursement abilities among participating agencies1 including any reviews1 approvals1 trainings1 or resource outlays that will be required4 7c7 ,infrastructure ,in carrying out the ,joint ,program1 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall-- 7#a7 use existing research infrastructure at-- 7,a7 ,department of ,energy facilities1 including ,national ,laboratories2 7,b7 ,department of ,transportation initiatives1 including any such initiatives carried out through the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration2 and 7,c7 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 and 7#b7 develop new infrastructure for potential projects1 if appropriate4 7d7 ,goals and metrics ,the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall develop goals and metrics for each agency1 respectively1 in meeting technological progress under the ,joint ,program1 consistent with existing ,united ,states energy safety1 resilience1 and security policies4 7e7 ,selection of projects ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall ensure the following with respect to the ,joint ,program3 7#a7 ,projects are carried out under conditions that represent a variety of geographies1 physical conditions1 and market constraints4 7#b7 ,projects represent an appropriate balance of the following3 7,a7 ,larger1 higher-cost projects4 7,b7 ,smaller1 lower-cost projects4 7#c7 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 projects are transferred between participating agencies based on the stage of research and capabilities of each agency4 7f7 ,priority ,in carrying out the ,joint ,program1 the ,secretary1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 and the ,secretary of ,transportation shall1 through consultation with the demonstration initiative established pursuant to section #djcdd of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh71 as added by section #d1 identify and advance areas of research most needed for demonstration projects under such demonstration initiative1 give priority to research and demonstration projects that-- 7#a7 are likely to be of value to such demonstration initiative2 and 7#b7 are done in coordination with1 or advance knowledge critical to1 the ,national ,pipeline ,modernization ,center established pursuant to section #f4 7g7 ,relation to existing law ,nothing in this section may be construed to change existing agency roles1 responsibilities1 or areas of expertise as described in section #ab of the ,pipeline ,safety ,improvement ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-cee2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #fjaja note74 7h7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this section4 #f4 ,national ,pipeline ,modernization ,center 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the demonstration initiative established pursuant to section #djcdd of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh71 as added by section #d1 and the ,joint ,program and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary shall establish a ,national ,pipeline ,modernization ,center 7referred to in this ,act as the ,center71 which shall focus on collaborating with industry and stakeholders to coordinate and carry out research1 development1 and demonstration projects focused on commercializing cost-effective products and procedures aligned with the goals and priorities set forth by the ,department4 7b7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall administer the ,center in conjunction with an eligible entity pursuant to an agreement between the ,department and such entity4 ,such entity shall be selected on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 7c7 ,existing centers ,in administering the ,center1 the ,secretary shall prioritize higher education energy-related research centers in existence as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,period of performance ,an agreement under subsection 7b7 shall be for a period of not more than five years1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7e7 ,location ,the ,center shall be located in proximity to critical transportation infrastructure connecting to an existing national pipeline transportation system and other ,department monitoring assets1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7f7 ,coordination with training and qualifications center ,in carrying out the functions described in subsection 7a71 the ,center shall coordinate and collaborate with training centers of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration of the ,department of ,transportation to facilitate knowledge sharing among1 and enhanced training opportunities for1 ,federal and ,state pipeline safety inspectors and investigators4 7g7 ,duplication ,the ,secretary shall ensure the coordination of1 and avoid unnecessary duplication of1 the activities under this section with the ,national ,center of ,excellence for ,liquefied ,natural ,gas ,safety established pursuant to section #aaa of the ,protecting our ,infrastructure of ,pipelines and ,enhancing ,safety ,act of #bjbj 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #fjajc note2 enacted as division ,r of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj774 #g4 ,,nist pipeline metrology 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall carry out a program of measurement research1 development1 demonstration1 and standardization to-- 7#a7 ensure the integrity of pipeline facilities2 and 7#b7 support pipeline safety1 security1 efficiency1 sustainability1 and resilience4 7b7 ,testing ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,transportation and in consultation with the private sector and international standards organizations1 shall support testing1 evaluation1 and research infrastructure to support the activities described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,allocation of appropriations ,from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall allocate up to #b1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj to carry out this section4 #h4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated for the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy and the ,office of ,fossil ,energy and ,carbon ,management pursuant to paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#f71 respectively1 of section #ajgga of subtitle ,o of title ,,vi of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7enacted as division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-afg71 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out-- 7#a7 section #e1 #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 and #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcj2 and 7#b7 section #f1 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 and #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcj4 7b7 ,offset ,section #ajgga of subtitle ,o of title ,,vi of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7enacted as division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-afg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjcj2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #a1bjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #a1ajj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7#f7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjcj2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #fjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #dde1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking #bjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking #a1jjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ijj1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 #dee1jjj1jjj to carry out pipeline research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application activities4 4