Industry skeptical Congress will bring pipeline safety legislation before fall

摘要

As Congress comes back into session, the gas industry is watching for signs that lawmakers will take up pipeline safely legislation before funding for the program expires in September.Industry groups indicate they're generally content with the existing program that mandates an inspection regime. But some are skeptical that Congress will get around to reauthoriz-ing it this year. If it (doesn't, the program will continue at previously approved funding levels.