H.R. 7272 — Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act

This section directs the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with federal agencies, energy sector representatives, states, and stakeholders, to carry out a program to improve physical security and cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including transmission and distribution), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities, consisting of the following: (1) establishing policies and procedures to improve coordination among federal agencies, states, and the energy sector; (2) leading coordinated response and recovery to physical and cyber incidents; (3) developing advanced cybersecurity applications and technologies for voluntary use; (4) performing pilot demonstration projects with energy sector representatives; (5) developing workforce development curricula for the energy sector; and (6) providing technical tools to help the energy sector voluntarily evaluate, prioritize, and improve such capabilities.

This section provides a savings clause preserving the authority of all Federal agencies other than the Department of Energy with respect to physical security and cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities.