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HR 4818119th CongressIn Committee
Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025
Introduced: Jul 29, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-California)
Environment & ClimateInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025 is a short, targeted bill that would immediately implement a final rule issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on gas pipeline leak detection and repair. The bill directs that the PHMSA final rule, which was published as PHMSA-2021-0039 (RIN 2137-AF51), take effect on the date the bill becomes law. It also preserves PHMSA’s ability to update regulations in the future to be more protective or stringent than the rule in effect at enactment. In short, the bill provides a clear, nationwide implementation path for federal leak-detection and repair standards and keeps the door open for stricter future standards.
Key Points
- 1Establishes that the PHMSA final rule on gas pipeline leak detection and repair takes effect immediately upon enactment, overriding other laws or delays to the contrary.
- 2References and implements PHMSA final rule issued under 49 U.S.C. 60102(q) on January 17, 2025 (Docket PHMSA-2021-0039; RIN 2137-AF51).
- 3Allows PHMSA or the Secretary to update or tighten regulations in the future to be more stringent than the rule in effect at enactment.
- 4Applies specifically to gas pipelines and related leak detection and repair requirements as defined by the final rule.
- 5Maintains that updates to other related regulations under 49 U.S.C. 60102(q) can also be more protective than the enacted rule.
Impact Areas
Primary affected: Gas pipeline operators and their compliance teams (including utilities and others that operate gas transmission and distribution pipelines), and PHMSA staff responsible for enforcement and oversight.Secondary affected: Public safety and nearby communities (residents, businesses, and emergency responders) who benefit from enhanced leak detection and faster repair, as well as state and local regulators who coordinate with federal standards.Additional impacts: Potential costs and operational changes for industry related to implementing leak detection technologies and repair protocols; burden and benefit considerations for ratepayers and taxpayers; potential for future regulatory tightening beyond the current rule.
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