The Valve Safety Fairness Act of 2025 requires the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to extend safety regulations regarding valve installation and rupture detection to Type A gas gathering lines. These regulations, originally finalized in April 2022, currently apply to other types of pipelines but have not been applied to Type A gas gathering lines, which are used to transport natural gas from wells to processing facilities. The bill aims to close this regulatory gap by requiring the same safety standards across all pipeline types, affecting gas companies and operators of gathering line infrastructure. The legislation does not specify new funding or a particular implementation timeline, instead directing the administrator to take necessary actions to implement the existing 2022 safety rule. The bill was introduced in May 2025 and referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee for consideration.
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