HR 5553
Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act, aims to increase safety during the transportation of crude oil by rail. It sets a maximum Reid vapor pressure limit of 9.5 pounds per square inch for crude oil transported by rail, aligning it with the volatility standards used for crude oil futures contracts. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is tasked with creating a formal rule to enforce this standard within a year of the bill’s enactment. This legislation seeks to reduce the risk of volatile crude oil releases during transport.
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Barbara Lee
Nita M. Lowey
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