Title 49 — Transportation
Chapter 601 — Safety
§ 60124. Biennial reports
Statutory text
Submission and Contents.—
Not later than , and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to Congress a report on carrying out this chapter for the 2 immediately preceding calendar years for gas and a report on carrying out this chapter for such period for hazardous liquid. Each report shall include the following information about the prior year for gas or hazardous liquid, as appropriate:
a thorough compilation of the leak repairs, accidents, and casualties and a statement of cause when investigated and established by the National Transportation Safety Board.
a list of applicable pipeline safety standards prescribed under this chapter including identification of standards prescribed during the year.
a summary of the reasons for each waiver granted under section 60118(c) and (d) of this title.
an evaluation of the degree of compliance with applicable safety standards, including a list of enforcement actions and compromises of alleged violations by location and company name.
a summary of outstanding problems in carrying out this chapter, in order of priority.
an analysis and evaluation of—
research activities, including their policy implications, completed as a result of the United States Government and private sponsorship;
technological progress in safety achieved; and
a summary of each research and development project carried out with Federal and non-Federal entities pursuant to section 12 of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 and a review of how the project affects safety.
a list, with a brief statement of the issues, of completed or pending judicial actions under this chapter.
the extent to which technical information was distributed to the scientific community and consumer-oriented information was made available to the public.
a compilation of certifications filed under section 60105 of this title that were—
in effect; or
rejected in any part by the Secretary and a summary of the reasons for each rejection.
a compilation of agreements made under section 60106 of this title that were—
in effect; or
ended in any part by the Secretary and a summary of the reasons for ending each agreement.
a description of the number and qualifications of State pipeline safety inspectors in each State for which a certification under section 60105 of this title or an agreement under section 60106 of this title is in effect and the number and qualifications of inspectors the Secretary recommends for that State.
recommendations for legislation the Secretary considers necessary—
to promote cooperation among the States in improving—
gas pipeline safety; or
hazardous liquid pipeline safety programs; and
to strengthen the national gas pipeline safety program.
Submission of One Report.—
The Secretary may submit one report to carry out subsection (a) of this section.
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Pub. L. 103–272 § 1(e) · 108 Stat. 745
Enacted · 49 U.S.C. § 60124
Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1326
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1326Enacted provision · exact public law section
Section 1. subtitles ii, ii, and v-x of title 49, united states code (a) Certain general and permanent laws of the 49 USC prec. 101 note. United States, related to transportation, are revised, codified, and enacted by subsections (c)–(e) of this section without substantive change as subtitles II, III, and V–X of title 49, United States Code, “Transportation”. Those laws may be cited as “49 U.S.C. ________”. (b) Title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking the table of subtitles at the beginning of the title and substituting the following new table of subtitles: “Subtitle “I. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION “II. OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES “III. GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS “IV. INTERSTATE COMMERCE “V. RAIL PROGRAMS “VI. MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMS “VII. AVIATION PROGRAMS “VIII. PIPELINES “IX. COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION “X. MISCELLANEOUS (c) Title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking subtitle II, except that chapter 31 (comprising sections 3101–3104) of subtitle II is redesignated and restated as chapter 315 (comprising sections 31501–31504) of subtitle VI of title 49, as enacted by subsection (e) of this section. (d) Title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding the following immediately after subtitle I:Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995
Pub. L. 104–66 title I § 1121 · 109 Stat. 707
Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 60124(a)
Pub. L. 104–66 substituted “of each odd-numbered year” for “of each year” in first sentence of introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–66 substituted “of each odd-numbered year” for “of each year” in first sentence of introductory provisions.Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 1121. REPORTS ELIMINATED. (a) Report on Deepwater Port Act of 1974.— Section 20 of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1519) is repealed. (b) Report on Coast Guard Logistics Capabilities Critical to Mission Performance.— Sections 5(a)(2) and 5(b) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1988 (10 U.S.C. 2304 note) are repealed. (c) Report on Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act of 1987.— Section 2201(a) of the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act of 1987 (33 U.S.C. 1902 note) is amended by striking “biennially” and inserting “triennially”. (d) Report on Highway Safety Program Standards.— Section 402(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the fifth sentence. (e) Report on Railroad-Highway Demonstration Projects.— Section 163(o) of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 (23 U.S.C. 130 note) is repealed. (f) Report on Uniform Relocation Act Amendments of 1987.— Section 103(b)(2) of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4604(b)(2)) is repealed. (g) Report on Federal Railroad Safety.— (1) Section 20116 of title 49, United States Code, is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 201 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 20116. (h) Report on Railroad Financial Assistance.— Section 308(d) of title 49, United States Code, is repealed. (i) Report on Use of Advanced Technology by the Automobile Industry.— Section 305 of the Automotive Propulsion Research and Development Act of 1978 (15 U.S.C. 2704) is amended by striking the last sentence. (j) Report on Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.— Section 10(a) of the Act of May 13, 1954 (68 Stat. 96, chapter 201; 33 U.S.C. 989(a)) is repealed. (k) Reports on Pipelines on Federal Lands.— Section 28(w)(4) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 185(w)(4)) is repealed. (l) Report on Pipeline Safety.— Section 60124(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended in the first sentence by striking “of each year” and inserting “of each odd-numbered year”.Accountable Pipeline Safety and Partnership Act of 1996
Pub. L. 104–304 § 15(a)(1) · 110 Stat. 3793
Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 60124
Pub. L. 104–304, § 15(a)(1), substituted “Biennial” for “Annual” in section catchline
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 104–304, § 15(a)(1), substituted “Biennial” for “Annual” in section catchline.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Section heading.— The section heading of section 60124 is amended to read as follows: “§ 60124. Biennial reports”.Accountable Pipeline Safety and Partnership Act of 1996
Pub. L. 104–304 § 15(a)(2) · 110 Stat. 3793
Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 60124(a)
Pub. L. 104–304, § 15(a)(2), inserted first sentence
Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 60124(a)
Pub. L. 104–304, § 15(a)(2), struck out former first sentence which read as follows: “The Secretary of Transportation shall submit to Congress not later than August 15 of each odd-numbered year a report on carrying out this chapter for the prior calendar year for gas and a report on carrying out this chapter for the prior calendar year for hazardous liquid.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–304, § 15(a)(2), inserted first sentence and struck out former first sentence which read as follows: “The Secretary of Transportation shall submit to Congress not later than August 15 of each odd-numbered year a report on carrying out this chapter for the prior calendar year for gas and a report on carrying out this chapter for the prior calendar year for hazardous liquid.”Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) Reports.— Section 60124(a) is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting the following: “Not later than August 15, 1997, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to Congress a report on carrying out this chapter for the 2 immediately preceding calendar years for gas and a report on carrying out this chapter for such period for hazardous liquid.”.Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2016
Pub. L. 114–183 § 22(b)(1) · 130 Stat. 514
Added · 49 U.S.C. § 60124(a)(6)(C)
Pub. L. 114–183 added subpar. (C)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(6)(C). Pub. L. 114–183 added subpar. (C).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Biennial reports.— Section 60124(a)(6) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking “and” at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (C) by adding at the end the following: “(C) a summary of each research and development project carried out with Federal and non-Federal entities pursuant to section 12 of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 and a review of how the project affects safety.” .
6 of 6 references resolved to an enrolled provision
Notes
historicalAndRevision
| Historical and Revision Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| RevisedSection | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 60124(a) | 49 App.:1683(a). | Aug. 12, 1968, Pub. L. 90–481, § 16(a), 82 Stat. 728; Oct. 11, 1976, Pub. L. 94–477, § 7, 90 Stat. 2075; Nov. 30, 1979, Pub. L. 96–129, §§ 104(b), 107, 109(l), (m), 93 Stat. 992, 995, 997; Oct. 11, 1984, Pub. L. 98–464, § 3(a), 98 Stat. 1821; Oct. 24, 1992, Pub. L. 102–508, § 110(b), 106 Stat. 3295. |
| 49 App.:1683(b). | Aug. 12, 1968, Pub. L. 90–481, § 16(b), 82 Stat. 728; Nov. 30, 1979, Pub. L. 96–129, § 104(b), 93 Stat. 992. | |
| 49 App.:2012(a). | Nov. 30, 1979, Pub. L. 96–129, § 213(a), 93 Stat. 1013; Oct. 11, 1984, Pub. L. 98–464, § 3(b), 98 Stat. 1821; Oct. 24, 1992, Pub. L. 102–508, § 209(b), 106 Stat. 3304. | |
| 49 App.:2012(b). | Nov. 30, 1979, Pub. L. 96–129, § 213(b), (c), 93 Stat. 1014. | |
| 60124(b) | 49 App.:2012(c). | |
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words “prepare and” and “comprehensive” are omitted as surplus. The words “the following information” are added for clarity. The words “about the prior year” are substituted for “occurring in such year”, “established or in effect in such year”, “during such year”, and “during the preceding calendar year” to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (2), the word “Federal” is omitted as surplus. The word “prescribed” is substituted for “established or in effect” and “established” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code and to eliminate unnecessary words. The word “newly” is omitted as surplus. In clause (4), the words “for the transportation of gas and pipeline facilities” in 49 App.:1683(a)(4) and “for the transportation of hazardous liquids and pipeline facilities” in 49 App.:2012(a)(4) are omitted because of the restatement. In clause (5), the words “in carrying out” are substituted for “confronting the administration of” for consistency. In clause (9), before subclause (A), the words “by State agencies (including municipalities)” are omitted as surplus. In clauses (9)(B) and (10)(B), the words “in any part” are added for clarity. In clause (10), before subclause (A), the words “with State agencies (including municipalities)” are omitted as surplus. In clause (12), before subclause (A), the word “additional” is omitted as surplus. In subclause (A), the word “several” is omitted as surplus.
In subsection (b), the words “annual” and “the report requirements of” are omitted as surplus.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Section 12 of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (a)(6)(C), is section 12 of Pub. L. 107–355, which is set out as a note under section 60101 of this title.
Amendments1995–2016 · 3 rounds
2016
Subsec. (a)(6)(C). Pub. L. 114–183 added subpar. (C).
1996
Pub. L. 104–304, § 15(a)(1), substituted “Biennial” for “Annual” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–304, § 15(a)(2), inserted first sentence and struck out former first sentence which read as follows: “The Secretary of Transportation shall submit to Congress not later than August 15 of each odd-numbered year a report on carrying out this chapter for the prior calendar year for gas and a report on carrying out this chapter for the prior calendar year for hazardous liquid.”
1995
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–66 substituted “of each odd-numbered year” for “of each year” in first sentence of introductory provisions.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Termination of Reporting Requirements
For termination, effective , of provisions of law requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103–7 (in which the 7th and 9th items on page 135 identify reporting provisions which, as subsequently amended, are contained in this section), see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
Credits
1994–2016 · 4 acts
- 1994Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), , 108 Stat. 1326
- 1995Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1121(l), , 109 Stat. 724
- 1996Pub. L. 104–304, § 15(a), , 110 Stat. 3803
- 2016Pub. L. 114–183, § 22(b)(1), , 130 Stat. 529.
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), , 108 Stat. 1326; Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1121(l), , 109 Stat. 724; Pub. L. 104–304, § 15(a), , 110 Stat. 3803; Pub. L. 114–183, § 22(b)(1), , 130 Stat. 529.)