PIPE Act of 2023

This bill updates pipeline safety regulations for gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. It removes an exemption that previously allowed older pipelines to avoid new safety standards, requiring all pipelines to comply with current safety rules. The bill also adds a new requirement that pipelines cannot release hazardous materials in quantities needing incident reporting. It expands criminal penalties to include "reckless" violations and clarifies terms like "knowingly" and "willfully" for enforcement. These changes directly affect pipeline operators and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.