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Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2016

PIPES Act Overview

The Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act was signed on June 22, 2016. This bipartisan law strengthens PHMSA's safety authority and includes many provisions that will help PHMSA fulfill its mission of protecting people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials.