Amendment sought to require that a Presidential Permit approving the construction and operation of the Keystone XL pipeline will not be issued unless the Secretary of Energy in consultation with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), certify that the applicant has calculated a worst-case oil spill scenario for the proposed pipeline and has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary and the PHMSA that the applicant possesses the capability and technology to respond immediately and effectively to such a worst-case scenario.

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Amendment Number
727
Description
Amendment sought to require that a Presidential Permit approving the construction and operation of the Keystone XL pipeline will not be issued unless the Secretary of Energy in consultation with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), certify that the applicant has calculated a worst-case oil spill scenario for the proposed pipeline and has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary and the PHMSA that the applicant possesses the capability and technology to respond immediately and effectively to such a worst-case scenario.
Congress
112
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 26, 2011
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 260 (Roll no. 646).
Latest Action Time
17:57:50
Submitted Date
Jul 26, 2011
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Dec 5, 2020
Amendment 727 — Informed