A bill aiming at improving pipeline safety and communication in P-A is being considered in Harrisburg. House Bill 15-68, if voted into law, would create a Pipeline Safety and Communication Board that would improve communication and transparency on public safety issues regarding the pipelines with public and government agencies. Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware), who co-sponsored House Bill 1568, said he is primarily concerned with improving communication between agencies that must coordinate to ensure public safety in areas that host pipelines carrying hazardous materials…

The bill is currently in the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.