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HR 2576 - 113

To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify requirements relating to the availability of pipeline safety regulatory documents, and for other purposes.

Became Public Law No: 113-30.

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To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify requirements relating to the availability of pipeline safety regulatory documents, and for other purposes. Became Public Law No: 113-30. Transportation and Public Works

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Summary

82 Passed Senate without amendment Sep 18, 2013

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Revises certain minimum pipeline safety standards requirements to delay from January 3, 2012, to January 3, 2015, the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) issue a regulation that incorporates by reference any pipeline safety regulatory documents or portions only if such documents are made available to the public, free of charge, on an Internet website. Eliminates the prohibition against issuing guidance unless such requirements are met. Eliminates also the restriction that such documents be made available to the public only on the Internet.

49 Public Law Sep 10, 2013

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Revises certain minimum pipeline safety standards requirements to delay from January 3, 2012, to January 3, 2015, the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) issue a regulation that incorporates by reference any pipeline safety regulatory documents or portions only if such documents are made available to the public, free of charge, on an Internet website. Eliminates the prohibition against issuing guidance unless such requirements are met. Eliminates also the restriction that such documents be made available to the public only on the Internet.

81 Passed House without amendment Jul 31, 2013

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Revises certain minimum pipeline safety standards requirements to delay from January 3, 2012, to January 3, 2015, the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) issue a regulation that incorporates by reference any pipeline safety regulatory documents or portions only if such documents are made available to the public, free of charge, on an Internet website. Eliminates the prohibition against issuing guidance unless such requirements are met. Eliminates also the restriction that such documents be made available to the public only on the Internet.

00 Introduced in House Jul 29, 2013

Revises certain minimum pipeline safety standards requirements to delay from January 3, 2012, to January 3, 2015, the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) issue a regulation that incorporates by reference any pipeline safety regulatory documents or portions only if such documents are made available to the public, free of charge, on an Internet website. Eliminates the prohibition against issuing guidance unless such requirements are met. Eliminates also the restriction that such documents be made available to the public only on the Internet.

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Aug 9, 2013

Signed by President.

Aug 9, 2013

Signed by President.

Aug 9, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-30.

Aug 9, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-30.

Aug 6, 2013

Presented to President.

Aug 6, 2013

Presented to President.

Aug 2, 2013

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Aug 1, 2013

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6257)

Aug 1, 2013

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6257)

Aug 1, 2013

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Aug 1, 2013

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Jul 17, 2013

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Jul 16, 2013

Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-152, Part I.

Jul 16, 2013

Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-152, Part I.

Jul 16, 2013

Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

Jul 16, 2013

Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

Jul 16, 2013

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110.

Jul 16, 2013

Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Jul 16, 2013

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4495-4501)

Jul 16, 2013

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2576.

Jul 16, 2013

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Jul 16, 2013

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4501-4502)

Jul 16, 2013

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 2 (Roll no. 354).(text: CR H4495)

Jul 16, 2013

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 2 (Roll no. 354). (text: CR H4495)

Jul 16, 2013

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 10, 2013

Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.

Jul 10, 2013

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 10, 2013

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Jul 5, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Jul 1, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Jun 28, 2013

Introduced in House

Jun 28, 2013

Introduced in House

Jun 28, 2013

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.

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