I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 18, line 10, insert after ``any rule'' the following: ``(other than a special rule)''. Page 19, line 2, insert before the period at the end the following: ``, and includes a special rule''. Page 20, insert after line 8 the following: ``(6) The term `special rule' means any rule intended to ensure the safety of natural gas or hazardous material pipelines or prevent, mitigate, or reduce the impact of spills from such pipelines.''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 380, the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Capps) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.
Lois Capps: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”
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