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119-hr-3488119th Congress

Valve Safety Fairness Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

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Summary

Requires PHMSA to apply 2022 valve-installation and rupture-detection standards to Type A gas gathering lines.

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This bill would direct the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to take the actions necessary to apply the April 8, 2022 final rule titled "Pipeline Safety: Requirement of Valve Installation and Minimum Rupture Detection Standards" to Type A gas gathering lines.

  • Pipeline operators of Type A gas gathering lines would need to meet the valve installation and minimum rupture detection standards set in the 2022 rule.
  • The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration would be responsible for implementing that application and carrying out necessary actions.

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Stronger valve rules for gas gathering lines

If enacted, PHMSA would apply its April 8, 2022 rule on valve installation and rupture detection to Type A gas gathering lines. Operators would need to install required valves and meet minimum rupture detection standards. This could raise compliance costs for some operators, including small businesses. People living near these lines could see better safety. The change would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 5/19/2025

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