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 PUBLIC LAW 109–468—DEC. 29, 2006

120 STAT. 3499

development of better technologies as well as address existing technological inadequacies. SEC. 22. CORROSION CONTROL REGULATIONS.

(a) REVIEW.—The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards Committee and other appropriate entities, shall review the internal corrosion control regulations set forth in subpart H of part 195 of title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations to determine if such regulations are currently adequate to ensure that the pipeline facilities subject to such regulations will not present a hazard to public safety or the environment. (b) REPORT.—Not later than December 31, 2007, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the review and may modify the regulations referred to in subsection (a) if necessary and appropriate. SEC. 23. INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT.

(a) ASSESSMENT.—Not later than December 31, 2007, the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation shall conduct an assessment of the actions the Department has taken in implementing the annex to the memorandum of understanding between the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security, dated September 28, 2004, relating to pipeline security. (b) SPECIFIED DUTIES OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.—In carrying out the assessment, the Inspector General shall— (1) provide a status report on implementation of the program elements outlined and developed in the annex; (2) describe the roles, responsibilities, and authority of the Department of Transportation relating to pipeline security; (3) assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the process by which the Department of Transportation has communicated and coordinated with the Department of Homeland Security on matters relating to pipeline security; (4) address the adequacy of security standards for gas and oil pipelines in coordination, as necessary, with the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security; and (5) consider any other issues determined to be appropriate by the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation or the Secretary of Transportation. (c) ASSESSMENT REPORT AND PERIODIC STATUS UPDATES.— (1) ASSESSMENT REPORT.—Not later than December 31, 2007, the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation shall transmit a report on the results of the assessment, together with any recommendations (including legislative options for Congress to consider), to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (2) PERIODIC STATUS REPORTS.—The Inspector General shall transmit periodically to the Committees as referred to in paragraph (1), as necessary and appropriate, reports on matters pertaining to the implementation by the Department of Transportation of any recommendations contained in the report transmitted pursuant to paragraph (1).

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