Sec. 19. Methane release mitigation
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Chapter 601 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue regulations requiring each operator of a gas pipeline facility to use the best available technology to capture gas released when performing routine operations or maintenance on the pipeline facility. In issuing regulations under subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish— requirements for the capture of gas released from routine operations, including venting to relieve pressure; requirements for the capture of gas released from maintenance operations, including blowdowns; and procedures for emergency situations that result in a release of gas. .
The table of sections for chapter 601 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following new item: 60144. Methane release mitigation. .