Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-915, Part I.
Bill 118 hr 6012, also known as the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023, aims to improve the safety of electrical corridors in order to prevent fires and other electrical hazards. The bill focuses on ensuring that electrical corridors are designed and maintained in a way that minimizes the risk of fires spreading through them.

Specifically, the bill requires that all electrical corridors be constructed with fire-resistant materials and that regular inspections be conducted to ensure that they are in compliance with safety standards. Additionally, the bill mandates that all electrical equipment within the corridors be properly maintained and that any potential fire hazards be addressed promptly.

The Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023 also includes provisions for training and certification programs for individuals responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining electrical corridors. These programs are intended to ensure that those working in the industry have the necessary knowledge and skills to prevent fires and other electrical hazards. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 6012 is to enhance the safety of electrical corridors and reduce the risk of fires and other electrical incidents. By implementing stricter safety standards and training requirements, the bill aims to protect both individuals working in the industry and the general public from the dangers associated with faulty electrical systems.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 6012

Introduced on
2023-10-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/25/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-915, Part I.
Bill 118 hr 6012, also known as the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023, aims to improve the safety of electrical corridors in order to prevent fires and other electrical hazards. The bill focuses on ensuring that electrical corridors are designed and maintained in a way that minimizes the risk of fires spreading through them.

Specifically, the bill requires that all electrical corridors be constructed with fire-resistant materials and that regular inspections be conducted to ensure that they are in compliance with safety standards. Additionally, the bill mandates that all electrical equipment within the corridors be properly maintained and that any potential fire hazards be addressed promptly.

The Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023 also includes provisions for training and certification programs for individuals responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining electrical corridors. These programs are intended to ensure that those working in the industry have the necessary knowledge and skills to prevent fires and other electrical hazards. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 6012 is to enhance the safety of electrical corridors and reduce the risk of fires and other electrical incidents. By implementing stricter safety standards and training requirements, the bill aims to protect both individuals working in the industry and the general public from the dangers associated with faulty electrical systems.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to permit removal of trees around electrical lines on National Forest System land without conducting a timber sale, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact
Electric power generation and transmission
Fires
Forests, forestry, trees
Licensing and registrations

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/18/2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-915, Part I.