Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act

The Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act would exempt propane storage tanks with a capacity of 126,000 pounds or less from the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulations. This change directly affects businesses and facilities that store propane in tanks of this size, such as retail gas stations, agricultural operations, and industrial sites. The bill removes the requirement for these facilities to comply with CFATS security measures, including vulnerability assessments and security plans. This regulatory relief aims to reduce compliance costs without altering safety standards for larger propane storage systems.