,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bije ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #ah 7legislative day1 ,september #af71 #bjbe ,mr4 ,markey 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,duckworth1 and ,mr4 ,wyden7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to amend title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to require the establishment of an ,office of ,public ,engagement in the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,pipeline ,accountability ,act of #bjbe4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,,title ,i--,safety and environmental protections ,sec4 #aja4 ,factors for consideration in prescribing standards4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,cost-benefit analyses4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,technical safety standards committees4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,application of regulations to existing pipelines4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,rupture-mitigation valves on pipelines in high consequence areas4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,safety of carbon dioxide pipelines4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,blending in natural gas systems4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,extension and modification of ,natural ,gas ,distribution ,infrastructure ,safety and ,modernization ,grant ,program4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,rulemaking on underground natural gas storage4 ,,title ,,ii--,public engagement and transparency ,sec4 #bja4 ,office of ,public ,engagement4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,public hearings on proposed rules4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,disclosure of safety data4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,reporting of blended products4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,incident reporting for gas pipelines4 ,,title ,,iii--,accountability ,sec4 #cja4 ,prohibition against releases4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,actions by private persons4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,penalties4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administration ,the term ,administration means the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration4 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,environment ,the term environment includes-- 7,a7 water1 air1 and land2 and 7,b7 the interrelationship that exists among and between water1 air1 and land and all present and future generations of living beings4 7#d7 ,environmental ,the term environmental means relating to or concerning the environment4 7#e7 ,incident ,the term incident has the meaning given the term in section #aia4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#f7 ,natural gas ,the term natural gas has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,natural ,gas ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gag;a74 7#g7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,administration4 ,i ,safety and environmental protections #aja4 ,factors for consideration in prescribing standards 7a7 ,in general ,section #fjajb7;b77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 the need to mitigate negative impacts to the global climate and avoid unnecessarily prolonging the life span of fossil fuel infrastructure2 and 7,i7 transition plans toward non-emitting alternatives4 4 7b7 ,definition 7#a7 ,in general ,section #fjaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#be71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#bb77;,b77iii71 by inserting and after the semicolon at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ag7 through 7#bf7 as paragraphs 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bc71 and 7#bg71 respectively1 and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#af7 the following3 7#ag7 non-emitting alternative means a technological or efficiency-related energy solution that does not entail the use of fossil fuels that are directly or indirectly related to the greenhouse effect1 including electrification1 renewable energy sources1 networked geothermal systems1 storage1 efficiency1 and behavior change2 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section #gjjab7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #fjaja7;a77#ah7 and inserting section #fjaja7;a74 7,b7 ,section #fjajb7q77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsection 7a77#ba7 and inserting subsection 7a77#be74 #ajb4 ,cost-benefit analyses ,section #fjajb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #aja71 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,i7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g74 #ajc4 ,technical safety standards committees 7a7 ,in general ,section #fjaae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the third sentence2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking the second and third sentences and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,none of the individuals selected for a committee under paragraph 7#c77;,c7 may have a financial interest in the pipeline1 petroleum1 ethanol1 or gas industries1 including through direct ownership1 consulting fees1 wages1 or research funding provided directly to the individual1 but not including any compensation for a pipeline easement on the property of the individual4 2 and 7ii7 by striking 7,c7 ,two and inserting the following3 7,c7 7i7 ,two 2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 ,all individuals under consideration for selection for a committee under paragraph 7#c77;,c7 shall submit to the ,secretary such financial records for the previous year as the ,secretary determines necessary to evaluate compliance with clause 7ii74 ,all individuals selected for a committee under paragraph 7#c77;,c7 shall submit to the ,secretary1 prior to appointment and annually thereafter for so long as the individual is a member of the committee1 such financial records for the previous year as the ,secretary determines necessary to evaluate compliance with clause 7ii74 7iv7 ,the ,secretary shall provide reasonable compensation for members of each committee that are appointed under paragraph 7#c77;,c74 ,such compensation shall not make a member of a committee an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government in determining eligibility for membership on the applicable committee4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,committee each standard proposed under this chapter for transporting gas and for gas pipeline facilities including the risk assessment information and other analyses supporting each proposed standard2 and inserting the following3 8,committee-- 7i7 each standard proposed under this chapter for-- 7,i7 transporting gas2 or 7,,ii7 gas pipeline facilities2 and 7ii7 analyses supporting each proposed standard described in clause 7i72 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,committee each standard proposed under this chapter for transporting hazardous liquid and for hazardous liquid pipeline facilities including the risk assessment information and other analyses supporting each proposed standard4 and inserting the following3 8,committee-- 7i7 each standard proposed under this chapter for-- 7,i7 transporting hazardous liquid2 or 7,,ii7 hazardous liquid pipeline facilities2 and 7ii7 analyses supporting each proposed standard described in clause 7i74 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking cost-effectiveness12 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 and the strength of the proposed standard to promote safety and protect the environment 7as defined in section #b of the ,pipeline ,accountability ,act of #bjbe71 before and include4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section4 #ajd4 ,application of regulations to existing pipelines 7a7 ,in general ,section #fjajd7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,nonapplication and inserting ,application2 7#b7 by striking does not apply and inserting shall be applied2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 ,the authority of the ,secretary to apply any standard promulgated pursuant to this chapter 7including any standard promulgated prior to the date of enactment of the ,pipeline ,accountability ,act of #bjbe7 shall not be limited by virtue of a pipeline preexisting the issuance of that standard44 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #fjaji7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#aa72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ab7 as paragraph 7#aa74 #aje4 ,rupture-mitigation valves on pipelines in high consequence areas ,section #fjaji7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #ajd7;b77#b771 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 ,rupture-mitigation valves on pipelines in high consequence areas 7,a7 ,definitions 7i7 ,class #c or #d location ,the term ,class #c or #d location1 with respect to a gas pipeline facility1 means1 as applicable-- 7,i7 a ,class #c location 7as defined in section #aib4e7;b7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation772 or 7,,ii7 a ,class #d location 7as defined in that section74 7ii7 ,covered location ,the term covered location means-- 7,i7 a high consequence area2 and 7,,ii7 a location where a rupture could affect-- 7aa7 a high consequence area2 or 7bb7 a ,class #c or #d location4 7iii7 ,covered pipeline ,the term covered pipeline means an existing or newly constructed pipeline1 #f inches or greater in diameter1 that is-- 7,i7 a gas transmission pipeline2 7,,ii7 a type ,a onshore gathering pipeline 7as described in section #aib4h7;c7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation772 7,,iii7 a hazardous liquid pipeline2 or 7,,iv7 a carbon dioxide pipeline4 7iv7 ,high consequence area ,the term high consequence area means-- 7,i7 with respect to a gas pipeline facility1 a high consequence area 7as defined in section #aib4ijc of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation772 and 7,,ii7 with respect to a hazardous liquid pipeline facility or relevant carbon dioxide pipeline facility1 a high consequence area 7as defined in section #aie4dej of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation774 7,b7 ,isolation of pipeline segments ,beginning on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of the ,pipeline ,accountability ,act of #bjbe1 an operator of a covered pipeline any portion of which is in a covered location shall1 as soon as practicable1 but not later than #cj minutes after rupture identification1 fully isolate any ruptured pipeline segment that is in a covered location1 in order to minimize the volume of product released from the pipeline and mitigate the consequences of the rupture4 7,c7 ,demonstration of compliance 7i7 ,existing pipelines in covered locations ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of the ,pipeline ,accountability ,act of #bjbe1 each operator of a covered pipeline any portion of which is in a covered location as of that date of enactment shall demonstrate the ability of the operator to comply with the requirements of subparagraph 7,b74 7ii7 ,subsequent determinations ,beginning on the date of enactment of the ,pipeline ,accountability ,act of #bjbe1 not later than #e years after an existing covered pipeline is determined to be in a covered location1 the operator of that covered pipeline shall demonstrate the ability of the operator to isolate the applicable segment of the covered pipeline not later than #cj minutes after rupture identification1 in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 unless the operator has received a waiver in accordance with subparagraph 7,d7 with respect to the applicable segment that is in effect on the expiration of that #e-year period4 7,d7 ,waiver on request ,the ,secretary may approve a waiver of the requirements of subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 on the request of an operator of a covered pipeline if the request-- 7i7 7,i7 demonstrates1 in the determination of the ,secretary1 that meeting the #cj-minute standard described in subparagraph 7,b7 is operationally1 technologically1 or economically infeasible2 and 7,,ii7 describes the methodology used to reach1 and the results of studies supporting1 that conclusion2 7ii7 7,i7 includes the estimated-- 7aa7 isolation time2 and 7bb7 consequences of a worst-case scenario failure on the impacted high consequence area or ,class #c or #d location2 and 7,,ii7 demonstrates that the operator has involved the local emergency services in developing those estimates2 7iii7 demonstrates that the public within the impacted area and the immediately surrounding areas has been informed of the consequences of a rupture and consulted with respect to a waiver1 including by providing the estimated isolation time2 and 7iv7 for a pipeline segment for which a rupture could affect a high consequence area that is an unusually sensitive area 7as defined in section #aie4f of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation771 demonstrates that relevant environmental and public safety groups have been informed of1 and consulted with respect to1 the consequences of a rupture and the request for a waiver4 7,e7 ,expiration1 renewal1 and required review 7i7 ,expiration ,a waiver granted by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,d7 shall expire #e years after the date on which the waiver was granted4 7ii7 ,renewal ,a waiver granted by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,d7 may be renewed on the submission by the operator of a new request in accordance with that subparagraph1 subject to such revision as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate based on a review of the request4 7iii7 ,required review 7,i7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the occurrence of an event described in subclause 7,,ii71 an operator receiving a waiver under subparagraph 7,d7 shall-- 7aa7 review the waiver2 and 7bb7 submit to the ,secretary a new request for a waiver in accordance with that subparagraph1 including such revisions as the operator determines appropriate based on a review of the applicable event described in that subclause4 7,,ii7 ,events described ,an event referred to in subclause 7,i7 is any of the following3 7aa7 ,a significant incident anywhere on the network of pipelines of the operator4 7bb7 ,a change in the operational status of the applicable pipeline segment that may impact the safe operation of the pipeline facility or the consequences of a rupture4 7cc7 ,a change in the built or natural environment that may impact the safe operation of the pipeline facility or the consequences of a rupture4 7dd7 ,a change in the organizational structure of the operator1 including a change in staffing levels or locations1 that would affect the ability of the operator to isolate the applicable pipeline segment within the required time4 7,,iii7 ,review by the ,secretary ,on receipt of a request under subclause 7,i77bb71 the ,secretary shall-- 7aa7 review the request2 and 7bb7 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate-- 7,,aa7 grant a new waiver under subparagraph 7,d7 with such revisions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 7,,bb7 revoke the existing waiver and require compliance with subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c72 or 7,,cc7 require the submission of a revised request by a date determined by the ,secretary1 addressing such matters as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7,,iv7 ,expiration due to inaction ,if an operator has not submitted to the ,secretary a request in accordance with item 7bb7 of subclause 7,i7 by the date described in that subclause1 the existing waiver shall expire as of that date4 7,f7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,pipeline ,accountability ,act of #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall promulgate new1 or revise existing1 regulations to carry out this paragraph4 4 #ajf4 ,safety of carbon dioxide pipelines 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,high consequence area ,the term high consequence area has the meaning given the term in section #aib4ijc of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#b7 ,potential impact area ,the term potential impact area means the area in which the potential failure of a pipeline transporting carbon dioxide may be expected to have significant impact on persons1 property1 or the environment4 7#c7 ,report ,the term report means the report of the ,accident ,investigation ,division of the ,office of ,pipeline ,safety of the ,administration entitled ,failure ,investigation ,report--,denbury ,gulf ,coast ,pipelines ,,llc--,pipeline ,rupture_/,natural ,force ,damage and dated ,may #bf1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,completion of rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 complete the rulemaking proceeding relating to the notice of proposed rulemaking issued on ,january #aj1 #bjbe1 entitled ,pipeline ,safety3 ,safety of ,carbon ,dioxide and ,hazardous ,liquid ,pipelines 7,docket ,no4 ,,phmsa-#bjbb-jabe2 ,,rin #bacg-;,,af#fj72 and 7,b7 issue a final rule pursuant to that rulemaking proceeding1 subject to the conditions that-- 7i7 in completing the rulemaking proceeding and issuing the final rule1 the ,secretary shall take into consideration the measures described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 any substantive differences between the final rule and the proposed rule1 as published by the ,administration on ,january #aj1 #bjbe-- 7,i7 effectuate a measure described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,,ii7 are responsive to the findings and recommendations in the report4 7#b7 ,measures for consideration ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider1 and may effectuate1 the following measures3 7,a7 ,the establishment of minimum safety standards for all phases of carbon dioxide pipeline transportation4 7,b7 ,the development of appropriate standards for the determination of-- 7i7 a potential impact area1 which may include the use of plume dispersion models and consideration of the impacts of local weather and topography2 7ii7 the area in which a rupture may cause a sufficient concentration of carbon dioxide to create a risk of fatality2 7iii7 high consequence areas2 7iv7 pipeline segments that could affect high consequence areas2 and 7v7 the acceptable level of contaminants in the pipeline4 7,c7 ,the development and required use of an effective1 appropriate1 and unique odorant1 or other effective and appropriate means of leak detection1 as determined through research and development4 7,d7 ,the establishment of measures to ensure effective fracture propagation protection1 including requirements relating to-- 7i7 material toughness2 and 7ii7 the use of fracture arrestors4 7,e7 ,the establishment of detailed safety standards for the conversion of existing pipelines for use in transporting carbon dioxide4 7,f7 ,the establishment of guidelines for emergency response plans and emergency responder training for carbon dioxide pipeline leaks1 ensuring that the relevant portions of emergency response plans are available to relevant emergency responders4 7#c7 ,other considerations ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 including with respect to the matters described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 which measures will ensure the maximum protection of-- 7i7 public health2 7ii7 pipeline integrity2 and 7iii7 the environment and public safety1 consistent with section #fjajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 whether the measures are responsive to the findings and recommendations in the report4 7c7 ,other regulations ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations-- 7#a7 requiring operators of carbon dioxide pipelines-- 7,a7 to identify and assess geohazards during initial pipeline siting2 7,b7 to monitor for changes in hazardous conditions that could impact pipeline safety2 and 7,c7 to take preventive and mitigative measures as appropriate2 7#b7 establishing reporting requirements relating to-- 7,a7 the location of carbon dioxide pipelines and related facilities2 7,b7 the phase and material being transported through those pipelines1 including the type and quantity of contaminants2 and 7,c7 how those pipelines and contents are inspected2 7#c7 establishing standards and notification requirements for cases in which the material being transported by a carbon dioxide pipeline is not pure carbon dioxide2 7#d7 requiring operators of carbon dioxide pipelines to notify and coordinate with relevant ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal officials and responders when there is an incident or accident2 and 7#e7 requiring operators of carbon dioxide pipelines to notify individuals within the relevant potential impact area of the hazards posed by carbon dioxide pipelines and measures to take in the event of a pipeline rupture4 7d7 ,training and other resources ,the ,secretary shall provide training and other resources to relevant local emergency responders that is tailored specifically to carbon dioxide pipeline ruptures1 including information on the potential impact area1 any relevant odorants1 the health implications of exposure to high concentrations of carbon dioxide1 and the impact of high concentrations of carbon dioxide on vehicle functioning4 #ajg4 ,blending in natural gas systems 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study of the short- and long-term safety1 health1 environmental1 and climate change impacts and risks of blending hydrogen into existing natural gas systems2 and 7#b7 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 submit to the ,secretary and the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing the results of the study1 including-- 7,a7 a description of any remaining knowledge gaps relating to safely moving hydrogen-methane blends through existing natural gas systems2 7,b7 a description of the safety risks of hydrogen-methane blends in existing natural gas systems1 including-- 7i7 leak rates of hydrogen-methane blends and associated environmental impacts2 7ii7 the performance of hydrogen-methane blends in existing residential1 commercial1 and industrial infrastructure2 and 7iii7 underground migration of leaked hydrogen-methane blends2 7,c7 a lifecycle analysis of hydrogen1 including environmental and climate impacts and risks of blending hydrogen into existing natural gas systems1 as compared to-- 7i7 the status quo2 and 7ii7 other pathways for greenhouse gas emissions reduction2 and 7,d7 recommendations to the ,secretary for how to avoid or minimize risks determined under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall take into consideration1 at a minimum1 the findings of the study on hydrogen blending commissioned by the ,california ,public ,utilities ,commission and carried out by the ,university of ,california1 ,riverside1 entitled ,hydrogen ,blending ,impacts ,study and dated ,july #ah1 #bjbb4 7c7 ,prohibition 7#a7 ,in general ,no pipeline operator may transport any quantity of hydrogen1 other than trace amounts present as a contaminant1 through a natural gas distribution pipeline system under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary unless and until ,congress expressly provides1 by statute1 for the safe regulation of blending hydrogen into natural gas distribution pipeline systems4 7#b7 ,application ,the prohibition described in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to natural gas distribution pipelines that-- 7,a7 have been specifically designed to transport hydrogen above trace levels2 and 7,b7 have been transporting hydrogen above trace levels for at least #aj years as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ajh4 ,extension and modification of ,natural ,gas ,distribution ,infrastructure ,safety and ,modernization ,grant ,program 7a7 ,modification ,the matter under the heading natural gas distribution infrastructure safety and modernization grant program under the heading ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration under the heading ,department of ,transportation in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh2 #ace ,stat4 #addc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding the first proviso1 by inserting 7referred to under this heading in this ,act as the ,secretary7 after ,secretary of ,transportation2 7#b7 in the second proviso1 by striking to repair1 rehabilitate1 or replace its natural gas distribution pipeline system or portions thereof or to acquire equipment to 7#a7 reduce incidents and fatalities and 7#b7 avoid economic losses and inserting to repair1 rehabilitate1 replace1 or retire its natural gas distribution pipeline system or portions thereof or to acquire equipment to 7#a7 reduce incidents and fatalities1 7#b7 avoid economic losses1 and 7#c7 encourage non-emitting alternatives2 and 7#c7 by inserting after the second proviso the following3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of the preceding proviso1 the term non-emitting alternative means a technological or efficiency-related energy solution that does not entail the use of fossil fuels that are directly or indirectly related to the greenhouse effect1 including electrification1 renewable energy sources1 networked geothermal systems1 storage1 efficiency1 and behavior change3 ,provided further1 ,that the promotion or encouragement of non-emitting alternatives 7as defined in the preceding proviso7 may include workforce training programs3 ,provided further1 ,that in making grants from funds made available under this heading in this ,act1 the ,secretary shall give additional consideration to an applicant if all workers employed or contracted by the applicant are paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a similar character in the locality as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and to workforce training programs that comply with apprenticeship requirements similar to the apprenticeship requirements described in section #de7;b77#h7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as determined or established by the ,secretary for purposes of making those grants34 7b7 ,requirement ,of the amounts made available by subsection 7c7 each fiscal year1 not less than #bj percent shall be used for non-emitting alternatives 7as defined in the third proviso under the heading natural gas distribution infrastructure safety and modernization grant program under the heading ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration under the heading ,department of ,transportation in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh2 #ace ,stat4 #addc774 7c7 ,authorization of additional funding ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the ,natural ,gas ,distribution ,infrastructure ,safety and ,modernization ,grant ,program described under the heading natural gas distribution infrastructure safety and modernization grant program under the heading ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration under the heading ,department of ,transportation in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh2 #ace ,stat4 #addc7-- 7#a7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcf2 7#b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcg2 7#c7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjch2 7#d7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjci2 and 7#e7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjdj4 #aji4 ,rulemaking on underground natural gas storage 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall promulgate new1 or revise existing1 regulations to address underground natural gas storage4 7b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall review and consider relevant technical and scientific information on the safety of underground natural gas storage1 including the most recently updated version of each of the following3 7#a7 ,the standard of the ,american ,petroleum ,institute entitled ,design and ,operation of ,solution-mined ,salt ,caverns used for ,natural ,gas ,storage and numbered ,,api ,recommended ,practice #aagj4 7#b7 ,the standard of the ,american ,petroleum ,institute entitled ,functional ,integrity of ,natural ,gas ,storage in ,depleted ,hydrocarbon ,reservoirs and ,aquifer ,reservoirs and numbered ,,api ,recommended ,practice #aaga4 7c7 ,topics ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall review and consider updates to existing regulations relating to risk management1 emergency response1 and ensuring that underground natural gas storage wells do not pose undue risks from single points of failure4 ,,ii ,public engagement and transparency #bja4 ,office of ,public ,engagement 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 7referred to in this section as the ,administration7 after ,safety ,administration2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 in the first sentence1 by inserting 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator71 after shall be the ,administrator2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,office of ,public ,engagement 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,pipeline ,accountability ,act of #bjbe4 7,b7 ,covered facility ,the term covered facility means-- 7i7 a covered pipeline 7as defined in section #fjaji7;c77#ab77;,a772 7ii7 a liquefied natural gas pipeline facility 7as defined in section #fjaja7;a772 and 7iii7 an underground natural gas storage facility 7as defined in section #fjaja7;a774 7,c7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office appointed under paragraph 7#c74 7,d7 ,environmental justice community ,the term environmental justice community means a community with significant representation of communities of color1 low-income communities1 or ,tribal and ,indigenous communities1 that experiences1 or is at risk of experiencing1 higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects4 7,e7 ,incident ,the term incident has the meaning given the term in section #aia4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7,f7 ,low-income community ,the term low-income community means a census block group in which #cj percent or more of the population are individuals with an annual household income equal to1 or less than1 the greatest of-- 7i7 an amount equal to #hj percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located1 as reported by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7ii7 #bjj percent of the ,federal poverty line2 and 7iii7 a level of income higher than the levels described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,g7 ,office ,the term ,office means the ,office of ,public ,engagement of the ,administration established under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator shall establish within the ,administration an office1 to be known as the ,office of ,public ,engagement4 7,b7 ,process ,before establishing the ,office under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 seek and incorporate public input regarding the responsibilities of the ,office1 including through in-person public meetings1 prioritizing input from individuals without financial interests in the pipeline1 petroleum1 ethanol1 or gas industries1 including environmental justice communities and experts in community engagement2 and 7ii7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a summary of the input received pursuant to clause 7i7 and an explanation of how that input will be integrated into the establishment of the ,office4 7,c7 ,compensation ,the ,administrator may provide reasonable compensation for those providing input pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 in order to facilitate the participation of environmental justice communities4 7#c7 ,director ,the ,office shall be headed by a ,director1 who shall-- 7,a7 be appointed by the ,administrator2 7,b7 report to the ,associate ,administrator for ,pipeline ,safety2 and 7,c7 be responsible for the discharge of the functions and duties of the ,office4 7#d7 ,employees ,the ,director may appoint1 and assign the duties of1 employees of the ,office4 7#e7 ,duties and functions of the ,office 7,a7 ,coordination of assistance ,the ,director shall coordinate the provision of assistance1 including financial assistance1 technical assistance1 and educational assistance to the public1 with respect to the authorities exercised by the ,administration1 including by proactive and targeted community outreach that incorporates-- 7i7 accessible communications2 7ii7 the provision of in-person and online communications2 and 7iii7 translations to languages spoken by impacted populations4 7,b7 ,public engagement ,the ,director shall coordinate active and ongoing engagement with the public with respect to the authority and activities of the ,administration1 including by-- 7i7 conducting-- 7,i7 proactive outreach1 which may include public postings1 signage at relevant physical locations1 newspaper publications1 utility bill inserts1 mailings1 phone calls1 canvassing1 and door hangers1 to communities1 especially environmental justice communities1 using varied media2 and 7,,ii7 meetings1 set at times and places to maximize the number of community members who can conveniently attend1 with appropriate services1 including1 if the ,director determines it would have a meaningful impact on participation by members of affected environmental justice communities-- 7aa7 translation and interpreting services2 7bb7 virtual attendance2 and 7cc7 reasonable funding for transportation to and from meetings1 food1 and caregiving2 7ii7 establishing an independent1 neutral1 accessible1 confidential1 and standardized process to receive1 review1 process1 and follow up on inquiries1 complaints1 and allegations with respect to the activities of the ,administration and entities regulated by the ,administration1 including with respect to cracks and leaks in pipeline infrastructure identified by workers and community members2 7iii7 assisting individuals in responding to and resolving inquiries1 complaints1 and allegations described in clause 7ii72 7iv7 making publicly available1 and proactively disseminating1 information on the manner in which members of the public may file inquiries1 complaints1 and allegations2 7v7 coordinating with the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission1 ,state agencies1 and1 as necessary1 other agencies to direct public inquiries that are not within the jurisdiction of the ,administration to the relevant agency2 7vi7 preparing1 and making publicly available in accessible formats1 educational materials about the ,administration1 the responsibilities of the ,administration1 and how those responsibilities interact with entities under the jurisdiction of the ,administration and other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government agencies2 7vii7 assisting local first responders1 local officials1 and community members-- 7,i7 to develop their own emergency management plans2 and 7,,ii7 to prepare to respond to all potential adverse scenarios relating to covered facility malfunctions1 including to evacuate on short notice if necessary2 and 7viii7 making publicly available1 and proactively disseminating1 information on local evacuation plans to the surrounding community4 7,c7 ,post-incident support ,the ,director shall facilitate1 including by directing impacted individuals to the appropriate agency and coordinating with relevant counterparts at other agencies1 appropriate remediation1 environmental testing1 and assistance with compensation in the case of leaks1 incidents1 accidents1 or other relevant events4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out section #ajh7;h7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ab1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbh4 #bjb4 ,public hearings on proposed rules ,section #fjajd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,public hearings ,in proposing rules under this chapter1 including revisions to those rules1 the ,secretary shall hold at least #a public hearing to address each proposed rule or revision4 2 and 7#b7 in each of subsections 7d77#a7 and 7e71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation each place it appears and inserting ,secretary4 #bjc4 ,disclosure of safety data ,section #fjacb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subparagraph 7,c7 and indenting appropriately2 7#c7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,notice requirement ,with respect to data requested from operators under subparagraph 7,a77vi71 the ,secretary 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as clauses 7i71 7ii71 7v71 and 7vi71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7iii7 ,information on the matters described in paragraph 7#b77;,e74 7iv7 ,the location and type of any valves installed on the pipeline4 2 and 7,d7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking and gathering lines2 7ii7 by striking of ,transportation2 and 7iii7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through this section1 the and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,class location ,the term class location means a class location described in section #aib4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#b7 ,covered facility ,the term covered facility means-- 7,a7 a covered pipeline 7as defined in section #fjaji7;c77#ab77;,a772 7,b7 a liquefied natural gas pipeline facility2 and 7,c7 an underground natural gas storage facility4 7#c7 ,high consequence area ,the term high consequence area means-- 7,a7 with respect to a gas pipeline facility1 a high consequence area 7as defined in section #aib4ijc of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation772 and 7,b7 with respect to a hazardous liquid pipeline facility or relevant carbon dioxide pipeline facility1 a high consequence area 7as defined in section #aie4dej of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation774 7#d7 ,maximum allowable operating pressure ,the term maximum allowable operating pressure has the meaning given the term in section #aib4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#e7 ,maximum operating pressure ,the term maximum operating pressure has the meaning given the term in section #aie4b of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#f7 ,moderate consequence area ,the term moderate consequence area has the meaning given the term in section #aib4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#g7 ,potential impact area ,the term potential impact area means the area in which the potential failure of a pipeline may be expected to have a significant impact on persons1 property1 or the environment 7as defined in section #b of the ,pipeline ,accountability ,act of #bjbe74 7#h7 ,potential impact radius ,the term potential impact radius has the meaning given the term in section #aib4ijc of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7b7 ,information ,to be provided 7#a7 ,information to be provided to the ,secretary 7,a7 ,in general ,the 2 7#d7 in subsection 7b7 7as so designated71 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,information to be provided to the public 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,pipeline ,accountability ,act of #bjbe1 each operator of a covered facility shall provide to the public1 free of charge1 on a publicly accessible website1 in a simple and consolidated form-- 7i7 information about the substances being transported by pipelines managed by the operator1 including any blended products1 any relevant odorants1 and any contaminants2 7ii7 the plans that have been made for the decommissioning of-- 7,i7 each abandoned pipeline of the operator2 and 7,,ii7 each removed or remediated pipeline of the operator2 7iii7 contact information for the operator and the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration2 7iv7 relevant portions of operator emergency response plans needed by the public to prepare ,state1 local1 commercial1 nonprofit1 and personal emergency response plans2 7v7 information about how far buildings are required to be set back from a pipeline2 and 7vi7 for carbon dioxide pipelines-- 7,i7 the results of any dispersion modeling performed2 and 7,,ii7 any estimates of the zone in which carbon dioxide concentrations could be fatal in the event of a pipeline rupture4 7,b7 ,updates ,the information provided under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be updated as necessary1 but not less frequently than once each year4 7,c7 ,annual notification 7i7 ,in general ,each operator of a covered facility shall1 not less frequently than annually1 provide to the recipients described in clause 7ii7 a notification that includes all information described in subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to the covered facility4 7ii7 ,recipients described ,the recipients referred to in clause 7i7 are-- 7,i7 the ,secretary2 7,,ii7 the owners of all occupied residences and operational commercial structures that1 in the determination of the ,secretary1 could be impacted by a rupture or explosion of the applicable covered facility2 7,,iii7 any tenants of those structures2 and 7,,iv7 relevant first responders4 7iii7 ,requirement ,a notification under clause 7i7 shall include-- 7,i7 a description of the changes from the previous notification provided under that clause1 if applicable2 7,,ii7 a statement of the relevant-- 7aa7 legal duties of the operator2 and 7bb7 legal rights of1 as applicable-- 7,,aa7 the owners and residents of the occupied residences2 or 7,,bb7 the owners1 tenants1 and manager of the operational commercial structure2 and 7,,iii7 a statement informing the recipient of the additional information that the recipient may request under subparagraph 7,d74 7,d7 ,additional information ,on the request of any person1 an operator of a pipeline facility shall provide to that person-- 7i7 the information described in subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to all pipeline facilities of the operator2 and 7ii7 pipeline safety information1 including-- 7,i7 information on the matters described in subparagraph 7,e7 with respect to each pipeline facility operated by the operator2 7,,ii7 educational material relating to the matters described in that subparagraph to better inform the public about the information disclosed under subclause 7,i71 provided in a simple and consolidated form2 and 7,,iii7 a description of how the information described in subclause 7,i7 was acquired or determined1 including any formulas used and any tests carried out4 7,e7 ,matters described ,the matters referred to in subparagraph 7,d77ii77,i7 and paragraph 7#a77;,a77iii7 include-- 7i7 high consequence areas2 7ii7 moderate consequence areas2 7iii7 potential impact radii and potential impact areas2 7iv7 class locations2 7v7 pipe size2 7vi7 the date of pipeline construction2 7vii7 the history of incidents1 accidents1 and repairs on the pipeline2 7viii7 geohazards that may impact pipeline safety2 7ix7 pressure information1 including-- 7,i7 maximum operating pressure2 and 7,,ii7 maximum allowable operating pressure2 7x7 with respect to gathering lines1 the types of gathering lines1 including ,type ,a1 ,type ,b1 ,type ,c1 and ,type ,r pipelines2 7xi7 the health1 safety1 and environment management programs of the operator2 and 7xii7 any other matter that-- 7,i7 relates to the safety and reliability of a pipeline facility under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 and 7,,ii7 in the determination of the ,secretary1 is in the public interest to be disclosed4 7,f7 ,deadline ,not later than #ij days after receiving a request under subparagraph 7,d71 an operator of a pipeline facility shall provide the information required to be disclosed under that subparagraph to the person making the request4 7#c7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,pipeline ,accountability ,act of #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subsection1 including providing for standardized formats for operators to release information to the public4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking high-consequence and inserting high consequence2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking high-consequence areas 7as described in section #fjaji7;a77 and inserting high consequence areas2 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 make the map available to the public on an internet website1 in a machine-readable format1 as part of the ,national ,pipeline ,mapping ,system ,public ,map ,viewer or at an alternative location4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7b77#a74 #bjd4 ,reporting of blended products 7a7 ,in general ,all operators of natural gas pipelines shall report to the ,secretary blended1 non-predominant products that exceed1 at any point in time1 #a percent by volume of the product transported by the pipeline4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,the ,secretary may promulgate new1 or revise existing1 regulations to implement the requirements of subsection 7a74 #bje4 ,incident reporting for gas pipelines 7a7 ,definition of gas ,in this section1 the term gas has the meaning given the term in section #fjaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall promulgate new1 or revise existing1 regulations to require operators of gas pipelines-- 7#a7 to meet incident reporting standards that require those operators to report all gas releases of #ej1jjj cubic feet or more1 regardless of any intent of the operator or any other person with respect to the release2 and 7#b7 to report-- 7,a7 all incidents resulting in fire or explosion2 7,b7 all incidents resulting in property damage of #ej1jjj or more in value2 and 7,c7 all incidents resulting in bodily harm to any person resulting in-- 7i7 loss of consciousness2 7ii7 necessity to carry a person from the scene2 7iii7 necessity for medical treatment2 or 7iv7 disability that prevents the discharge of normal duties or the pursuit of normal duties beyond the day of the incident4 ,,iii ,accountability #cja4 ,prohibition against releases ,section #fjaah7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#c7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking facility shall-- and inserting the following3 8facility-- 7#a7 shall-- 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 shall not release gas or hazardous liquid from a pipeline facility in a quantity that would require the reporting of an incident or accident under a regulation prescribed under this chapter4 4 #cjb4 ,actions by private persons ,section #fjaba of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7#a7 ,a person and all that follows through ,however1 the person in the second sentence and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,civil action ,a person may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the ,united ,states for all appropriate relief1 including civil penalties and injunctive relief1 against-- 7,a7 another person 7including the ,united ,states ,government and other governmental authorities to the extent permitted under the #aath ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states7 for a violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed or order issued under this chapter2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary where there is alleged a failure of the ,secretary to perform any act or duty under this chapter that is nondiscretionary4 7#b7 ,requirements and limitations ,with respect to a civil action described in paragraph 7#a71 a person 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so designated71 by indenting subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 appropriately2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through ,the ,secretary shall and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,notice ,the ,secretary shall 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through ,the ,secretary1 with and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,intervention ,the ,secretary1 with 2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,jurisdiction ,the district courts of the ,united ,states shall have jurisdiction1 without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties-- 7,a7 to enforce a pipeline safety standard or limitation established under this chapter2 7,b7 to enforce a regulation prescribed or order issued under this chapter2 7,c7 to order the ,secretary to perform any act or duty under this chapter2 and 7,d7 to impose any appropriate civil penalties under section #fjabb4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 in the first sentence1 by striking ,the court and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the court 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking1 ,the court may award costs to in the second sentence and all that follows through ,in this subsection in the third sentence and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,reasonable attorney's fee ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a7 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,venue2 intervention by the ,secretary 7#a7 ,venue ,any action under this section may be brought in-- 7,a7 the district court of the ,united ,states for the judicial district in which the violation occurred2 or 7,b7 the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,columbia4 7#b7 ,intervention by the ,secretary ,if the ,secretary is not a party to an action described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may intervene in that action as a matter of right4 7f7 ,nonrestriction of other rights 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise limited by section #fjajd7;c71 nothing in this section restricts any right that any person 7or class of persons7 may have under any statute or the common law-- 7,a7 to seek enforcement of any standard or limitation2 or 7,b7 to seek any other relief 7including relief against the ,secretary or a ,state agency74 7#b7 ,state1 local1 and interstate authority ,except as otherwise limited by section #fjajd7;c71 nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit1 exclude1 or restrict any ,state1 local1 or interstate authority from-- 7,a7 bringing any enforcement action or obtaining any judicial remedy or sanction in any ,state or local court2 or 7,b7 bringing any administrative enforcement action or obtaining any administrative remedy or sanction in any ,state or local administrative agency1 department1 or instrumentality under any ,state or local law relating to pipeline safety against-- 7i7 the ,united ,states2 7ii7 any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states2 or 7iii7 any officer1 agent1 or employee of the ,united ,states4 4 #cjc4 ,penalties 7a7 ,maximum civil penalty for a related series of violations ,section #fjabb7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the third sentence4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall revise subpart ,b of part #aij of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 in accordance with the amendment made by subsection 7a74