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HR3796119th Congress

SAT Act

Sponsored By: Representative Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

In Committee

Summary

Allows pipeline owners and operators to inspect rights-of-way using unmanned aircraft systems and satellites. The bill would add a subsection to federal pipeline law allowing drones and satellites for surface inspections on or adjacent to pipeline rights-of-way and it makes clear operators must follow existing UAS and satellite laws and regulations.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Drones and satellites for pipeline checks

If enacted, the Secretary would have to allow drones and satellites for required surface inspections of pipeline rights-of-way. Pipeline owners and operators could use drone flights or satellite images to meet these inspection rules. Drone and satellite operators would still need to follow all existing laws and regulations. The bill does not set an effective date or provide funding.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

AK • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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