This bill directs the Transportation Secretary to address safety risks from Aldyl A polyethylene piping, a material used in natural gas pipelines. Gas pipeline owners and operators in densely populated and high-risk areas must assess their pipeline records within one year to identify where this material is in use, document their findings within three years, and develop plans to address insufficient records. Within four years, the Secretary must establish standards requiring the complete removal of Aldyl A polyethylene piping from all pressurized locations in these high-risk areas, with removal completed no later than five years after the law takes effect. The Secretary will work with state regulators to set removal timelines that balance public safety and environmental concerns while minimizing service disruptions and costs. The bill does not specify funding amounts but mandates these actions to reduce hazards in communities near gas pipelines.
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