Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 3949 directs the Department of Homeland Security to exempt propane tanks holding up to 126,000 pounds from CFATS (Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards) regulations. CFATS is a security program that requires facilities storing certain hazardous chemicals to implement protective measures against terrorist attacks. This exemption would apply to smaller propane storage tanks used by farms, businesses, and communities across the country. The bill affects propane suppliers, agricultural operations, and other entities that rely on propane storage, potentially reducing their regulatory compliance costs and paperwork. No specific funding or timeline is included in the legislation; it simply directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement the exemption.
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