To direct the Secretary of Transportation to study certain composite material pipelines, and for other purposes.
Hydrogen Safety and Environmental Responsibility Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to complete a study assessing the potential and existing use of pipelines constructed with composite materials to safely transport hydrogen and hydrogen blended with natural gas. In completing the study, DOT must hold a public meeting with interested stakeholders, release a draft version of the study for public comment, and address any substantive comments submitted during the public comment period.
DOT must present the study's findings at a public meeting. Within 18 months of the public meeting, DOT must issue a rulemaking to allow for the use of composite materials for pipeline transportation of hydrogen and hydrogen blended with natural gas.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 721.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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