WASHINGTON – Witnesses have been announced for the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee’s hearing entitled “Pipeline Safety: Oversight of Our Nation’s Pipeline Network” on Tuesday, September 29th at 2:30 p.m. The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, director of physical infrastructure at the Government Accountability Office, and pipeline industry leaders will provide testimony.

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairman of the subcommittee, provided the following statement on the upcoming hearing:
 
“America’s pipelines move critical energy resources to homes and businesses across Nebraska and throughout the country. While our pipelines have been lauded as the safest way to transport energy, Congress must continue robust oversight over this important network. I am pleased to continue this discussion, and I look forward to hearing from industry stakeholders about best practices and the challenges we face.”

In advance of Committee consideration of pipeline safety legislation, this is the Committee’s second hearing to examine current challenges with the inspection and safe management of our nation’s pipeline network.
 
Witnesses:

•    Ms. Susan Fleming, Director of Physical Infrastructure, Government Accountability Office
•    The Honorable Christopher Hart, Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board
•    Mr. Michael Bellamy, General Manager, PII Pipeline Solutions
•    Mr. Donald Santa, President and CEO, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America
•    Mr. Terry McCallister, Chairman and CEO, WGL Holdings, Representing the American Gas Association

Hearing Details:
 
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
2:30 p.m.
 
Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee Hearing entitled “Pipeline Safety: Oversight of Our Nation’s Pipeline Network”
 
This hearing will take place in Senate Russell Office Building, Room 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.