49 U.S.C. § 60116 : US Code - Section 60116: Public education programs

Search 49 U.S.C. § 60116 : US Code - Section 60116: Public education programs

(a) In General. - Each owner or operator of a gas or hazardous
liquid pipeline facility shall carry out a continuing program to
educate the public on the use of a one-call notification system
prior to excavation and other damage prevention activities, the
possible hazards associated with unintended releases from the
pipeline facility, the physical indications that such a release may
have occurred, what steps should be taken for public safety in the
event of a pipeline release, and how to report such an event.
(b) Modification of Existing Programs. - Not later than 12 months
after the date of enactment of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act
of 2002, each owner or operator of a gas or hazardous liquid
pipeline facility shall review its existing public education
program for effectiveness and modify the program as necessary. The
completed program shall include activities to advise affected
municipalities, school districts, businesses, and residents of
pipeline facility locations. The completed program shall be
submitted to the Secretary or, in the case of an intrastate
pipeline facility operator, the appropriate State agency, and shall
be periodically reviewed by the Secretary or, in the case of an
intrastate pipeline facility operator, the appropriate State
agency.
(c) Standards. - The Secretary may issue standards prescribing
the elements of an effective public education program. The
Secretary may also develop material for use in the program.