Current status is Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3796

1. Short title
2. Inspection of rights-of-way

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the "Safety from Aerial Technology Act" or the "SAT Act".

2. Inspection of rights-of-way

Section 60108 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(f) Inspection of Rights-of-Way -

(1) In general - In requiring each owner or operator to inspect the surface conditions on or adjacent to each pipeline right-of-way, the Secretary shall allow use of unmanned aircraft systems and satellites.

(2) Rule of construction - Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to affect the obligation of an owner or operator of an unmanned aircraft system or satellite to operate such system in accordance with laws and regulations regarding unmanned aircraft system or satellite use.

119-HR3796

SAT Act

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3796

1. Short title

2. Inspection of rights-of-way