What does Preamble of Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act do?

This bill directs owners and operators of gas distribution pipeline facilities to assess systems for the presence of Aldyl-A polyethylene The bill has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Energy and Commerce The bill aims to achieve its purpose and other related goals

What does SHORT TITLE. of Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act

What does ALDYL-A PIPELINES. of Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act do?

This section addresses Aldyl-A polyethylene piping in gas distribution pipeline facilities. Owners and operators must assess their systems for the presence of Aldyl-A polyethylene within three years of the Act's enactment. The Secretary is prohibited from requiring excavation activities for these assessments. Owners and operators must report the estimated total pipeline mileage identified as Aldyl-A polyethylene to the Secretary within three years of enactment. Section 60105(b)(9)(A) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to include pipelines constructed of historic plastics with known safety issues. Section 60109(e)(7)(A)(i) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to include pipes and mains made of cast iron, unprotected steel, wrought iron, or historic plastics with known safety issues.

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Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act

Last updated: 3/24/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2026

Author: Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that owners and operators of gas distribution pipeline facilities assess their systems for the presence of Aldyl-A polyethylene within three years of enactment.
The bill requires reporting to the Secretary of Transportation the estimated mileage of pipelines identified as Aldyl-A polyethylene.
It amends existing federal regulations to include pipelines constructed of historic plastics with known safety issues, such as Aldyl-A polyethylene, cast iron, unprotected steel, and wrought iron.

119th Congressin committeeS. 2975(Passed Senate)Official page

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