Gas pipeline safety

==Background==
==Insights==
===House Approves Marc and Chelsea's Law in December 2006===
Moon family's story helps keep communities safe from Tim Murphy's email blast
Two local children were able to turn tragedy into triumph as the U.S. House of Representatives passed The Pipeline Safety Improvement Act, H.R. 5782, which included Congressman Tim Murphy's Pipeline Safety Emergency Notification Act, H.R. 2958, better known as "Marc and Chelsea's Law." The legislation will help keep families safe from gas explosions in their home when a leak is detected.
"In spring of last year, Moon teenagers Marc and Chelsea arrived home from school one afternoon unaware that the utility workers they just walked past ruptured a gas line, and gas was leaking into their house," Congressman Tim Murphy said. "Several hours passed, and they were never warned of the leak or told to evacuate. That afternoon, their home exploded, and both children were injured. Their injuries could have been prevented had emergency personnel been notified."
 
In response, Congressman Murphy introduced the Pipeline Safety Emergency Notification Act, which establishes a consistent, national standard to follow in the event of pipeline damage. This includes a requirement to call 911, and notify emergency personnel to determine if the area needs to be evacuated. The legislation was included in the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act, which passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee in September.
The legislation, which passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday, has also passed the Senate and has been sent to the President's desk for his signature.
http://murphy.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=54026
Video of Congressman Murphy's speech is available, but a bad link came with the email.
It showed debate of the legislation on the story of Marc and Chelsea and how this law will save lives. 
==Linnks==
* Energy