H.R. 5368: Pipeline Safety Engagement Act of 2025

This bill, named the Pipeline Safety Engagement Act of 2025, aims to enhance the public's involvement and knowledge regarding pipeline safety. Key elements of the bill include:

Renaming of Office

The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to rename the existing Community Liaison Services within the Office of Pipeline Safety as the "Office of Public Engagement" within one year of the bill's enactment.

New Duties of the Office

The Office of Public Engagement would have several responsibilities:

• Proactive Engagement: The office is required to engage with various stakeholders, including the public, pipeline operators, public safety organizations, and government officials at various levels (state, local, and tribal) to increase awareness about pipeline safety practices.
• Promotion of Safety Programs: It would work to promote the acceptance and usage of safety programs and activities related to pipeline operations.
• Public Information: The office would inform the public about pipeline safety regulations and best practices.
• Public Assistance: It would help the public with inquiries concerning pipeline safety matters.

Public Accessibility

The Office is tasked with ensuring that its activities and any informational products it develops are accessible to the public, thereby aiming for transparency and increased community involvement.

Inclusion of Community Liaisons

The office will incorporate positions known as "community liaisons" under what was previously called the Community Liaison Services. This aims to create a direct line of communication between the office and the community regarding pipeline safety.

Reporting Requirements

Finally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Transportation submit a report to Congress about the implementation of these new provisions within 18 months of the bill's enactment.

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