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repairs, or failures. The operator shall ensure that assess-
ments of facilities with the highest risks are given priority
for completion and that such assessments will be completed
not later than 5 years after such date of enactment.
‘‘(B) Subject to paragraph (5), periodic reassessment
of the facility, at a minimum of once every 7 years, using
methods described in subparagraph (A).
‘‘(C) Clearly defined criteria for evaluating the results
of assessments conducted under subparagraphs (A) and
(B) and for taking actions based on such results.
‘‘(D) A method for conducting an analysis on a con-
tinuing basis that integrates all available information about
the integrity of the facility and the consequences of releases
from the facility.
‘‘(E) A description of actions to be taken by the operator
to promptly address any integrity issue raised by an evalua-
tion conducted under subparagraph (C) or the analysis
conducted under subparagraph (D).
‘‘(F) A description of measures to prevent and mitigate
the consequences of releases from the facility.
‘‘(G) A method for monitoring cathodic protection sys-
tems throughout the pipeline system of the operator to
the extent not addressed by other regulations.
‘‘(H) If the Secretary raises a safety concern relating
to the facility, a description of the actions to be taken
by the operator to address the safety concern, including
issues raised with the Secretary by States and local
authorities under an agreement entered into under section
60106.
‘‘(4) TREATMENT OF BASELINE INTEGRITY ASSESSMENTS.—
In the case of a baseline integrity assessment conducted by
an operator in the period beginning on the date of enactment
of this subsection and ending on the date of issuance of regula-
tions under this subsection, the Secretary shall accept the
assessment as complete, and shall not require the operator
to repeat any portion of the assessment, if the Secretary deter-
mines that the assessment was conducted in accordance with
the requirements of this subsection.
‘‘(5) WAIVERS AND MODIFICATIONS.—In accordance with sec-
tion 60118(c), the Secretary may waive or modify any require-
ment for reassessment of a facility under paragraph (3)(B)
for reasons that may include the need to maintain local product
supply or the lack of internal inspection devices if the Secretary
determines that such waiver is not inconsistent with pipeline
safety.
‘‘(6) STANDARDS.—The standards prescribed by the Sec-
retary under paragraph (2) shall address each of the following
factors:
‘‘(A) The minimum requirements described in para-
graph (3).
‘‘(B) The type or frequency of inspections or testing
of pipeline facilities, in addition to the minimum require-
ments of paragraph (3)(B).
‘‘(C) The manner in which the inspections or testing
are conducted.
‘‘(D) The criteria used in analyzing results of the
inspections or testing.
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‘‘(E) The types of information sources that must be
integrated in assessing the integrity of a pipeline facility
as well as the manner of integration.
‘‘(F) The nature and timing of actions selected to
address the integrity of a pipeline facility.
‘‘(G) Such other factors as the Secretary determines
appropriate to ensure that the integrity of a pipeline facility
is addressed and that appropriate mitigative measures are
adopted to protect areas identified under subsection (a)(1).
In prescribing those standards, the Secretary shall ensure that
all inspections required are conducted in a manner that mini-
mizes environmental and safety risks, and shall take into
account the applicable level of protection established by national
consensus standards organizations.
‘‘(7) ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL STANDARDS.—The Secretary may
also prescribe standards requiring an operator of a pipeline
facility to include in an integrity management program under
this subsection—
‘‘(A) changes to valves or the establishment or modifica-
tion of systems that monitor pressure and detect leaks
based on the operator’s risk analysis; and
‘‘(B) the use of emergency flow restricting devices.
‘‘(8) LACK OF REGULATIONS.—In the absence of regulations
addressing the elements of an integrity management program
described in this subsection, the operator of a pipeline facility
shall conduct a risk analysis and adopt and implement an
integrity management program described in this subsection
not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this
subsection and shall complete the baseline integrity assessment
described in this subsection not later than 10 years after such
date of enactment. At least 50 percent of such facilities shall
be assessed not later than 5 years after such date of enactment.
The operator shall prioritize such facilities for assessment based
on all risk factors, including any previously discovered defects
or anomalies and any history of leaks, repairs, or failures.
The operator shall ensure that assessments of facilities with
the highest risks are given priority for completion and that
such assessments will be completed not later than 5 years
after such date of enactment.
‘‘(9) REVIEW OF INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.—
‘‘(A) REVIEW OF PROGRAMS.—
‘‘(i) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary shall review a
risk analysis and integrity management program under
paragraph (1) and record the results of that review
for use in the next review of an operator’s program.
‘‘(ii) CONTEXT OF REVIEW.—The Secretary may con-
duct a review under clause (i) as an element of the
Secretary’s inspection of an operator.
‘‘(iii) INADEQUATE
PROGRAMS.—If the Secretary
determines that a risk analysis or integrity manage-
ment program does not comply with the requirements
of this subsection or regulations issued as described
in paragraph (2), or is inadequate for the safe operation
of a pipeline facility, the Secretary shall act under
section 60108(a)(2) to require the operator to revise
the risk analysis or integrity management program.
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‘‘(B) AMENDMENTS TO PROGRAMS.—In order to facilitate
reviews under this paragraph, an operator of a pipeline
facility shall notify the Secretary of any amendment made
to the operator’s integrity management program not later
than 30 days after the date of adoption of the amendment.
The Secretary shall review any such amendment in accord-
ance with this paragraph.
‘‘(C) TRANSMITTAL OF PROGRAMS TO STATE AUTHORI-
TIES.—The Secretary shall provide a copy of each risk anal-
ysis and integrity management program reviewed by the
Secretary under this paragraph to any appropriate State
authority with which the Secretary has entered into an
agreement under section 60106.
‘‘(10) STATE REVIEW OF INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PLANS.—
A State authority that enters into an agreement pursuant
to section 60106, permitting the State authority to review the
risk analysis and integrity management program pursuant to
paragraph (9), may provide the Secretary with a written assess-
ment of the risk analysis and integrity management program,
make recommendations, as appropriate, to address safety con-
cerns not adequately addressed by the operator’s risk analysis
or integrity management program, and submit documentation
explaining the State-proposed revisions. The Secretary shall
consider carefully the State’s proposals and work in consultation
with the States and operators to address safety concerns.
‘‘(11) APPLICATION OF STANDARDS.—Section 60104(b) shall
not apply to this section.’’.
(b) INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS.—Section 60109 is
further amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(d) EVALUATION OF INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS.—
Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this subsection,
the Comptroller General shall complete an assessment and evalua-
tion of the effects on public safety and the environment of the
requirements for the implementation of integrity management pro-
grams contained in the standards prescribed as described in sub-
section (c)(2).’’.
(c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 60118(a) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph (2);
(2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3)
and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(4) conduct a risk analysis, and adopt and implement
an integrity management program, for pipeline facilities as
required under section 60109(c).’’.
(d) STUDY OF REASSESSMENT INTERVALS.—
(1) STUDY.—The Comptroller General shall conduct a study
to evaluate the 7-year reassessment interval required by section
60109(c)(3)(B) of title 49, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a) of this section.
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 4 years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall transmit
to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted
under paragraph (1).
SEC. 15. NATIONAL PIPELINE MAPPING SYSTEM.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 601 is further amended by adding
at the end the following:
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‘‘§ 60132. National pipeline mapping system
‘‘(a) INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED.—Not later than 6 months
after the date of enactment of this section, the operator of a pipeline
facility (except distribution lines and gathering lines) shall provide
to the Secretary of Transportation the following information with
respect to the facility:
‘‘(1) Geospatial data appropriate for use in the National
Pipeline Mapping System or data in a format that can be
readily converted to geospatial data.
‘‘(2) The name and address of the person with primary
operational control to be identified as its operator for purposes
of this chapter.
‘‘(3) A means for a member of the public to contact the
operator for additional information about the pipeline facilities
it operates.
‘‘(b) UPDATES.—A person providing information under sub-
section (a) shall provide to the Secretary updates of the information
to reflect changes in the pipeline facility owned or operated by
the person and as otherwise required by the Secretary.
‘‘(c) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE LOCAL RESPONSE
CAPABILITIES.—The Secretary may provide technical assistance to
State and local officials to improve local response capabilities for
pipeline emergencies by adapting information available through
the National Pipeline Mapping System to software used by emer-
gency response personnel responding to pipeline emergencies.’’.
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The analysis for chapter 601
is amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘60132. National pipeline mapping system.’’.
SEC. 16. COORDINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 601 is further amended by adding
at the end the following:
‘‘§ 60133. Coordination of environmental reviews
‘‘(a) INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE.—
‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE.—Not later than 30 days
after the date of enactment of this section, the President shall
establish an Interagency Committee to develop and ensure
implementation of a coordinated environmental review and
permitting process in order to enable pipeline operators to
commence and complete all activities necessary to carry out
pipeline repairs within any time periods specified by rule by
the Secretary.
‘‘(2) MEMBERSHIP.—The Chairman of the Council on
Environmental Quality (or a designee of the Chairman) shall
chair the Interagency Committee, which shall consist of rep-
resentatives of Federal agencies with responsibilities relating
to pipeline repair projects, including each of the following per-
sons (or a designee thereof):
‘‘(A) The Secretary of Transportation.
‘‘(B) The Administrator of the Environmental Protec-
tion Agency.
‘‘(C) The Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service.
‘‘(D) The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.