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Allows pipeline owners or operators to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones) and satellites to satisfy Secretary-directed inspections of surface conditions on or next to pipeline rights-of-way. It preserves existing legal obligations: drone and satellite operators must still follow applicable laws and regulations (for example, aviation, communications, and privacy rules).
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Introduced June 6, 2025 by Nicholas J. Begich · Last progress June 6, 2025