Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act
What changed between versions
All fiscal year funding authorizations shifted one year later: FY2024-2028 references throughout the bill changed to FY2025-2029, affecting the demonstration initiative, NIST metrology program, joint R&D program, and National Pipeline Modernization Center.
The end year for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management appropriations was extended from 2026 to 2029 in the offset provisions of Section 8(b).
New selection criterion (Section 4(c)(8)) requires the Secretary to prioritize projects that can quantifiably reduce environmental impacts of pipelines on air, water, or soil quality in all regions, especially in underserved and rural communities.
The memorandum of understanding requirement in Section 5(b)(2) was expanded to include 'reviews, approvals, trainings, or resource outlays' rather than just 'training or resource outlays,' broadening what must be addressed in interagency cost sharing.
NIST pipeline metrology program (Section 7(b)) now requires collaboration with the Secretary of Transportation in addition to consultation with the private sector and international standards organizations.
The authorized offset for pipeline research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities increased from $445 million to $455 million (a $10 million increase) in Section 8(b).
