Today's hearing is designed to help inform that discussion. One topic I expect to hear from the witnesses is the threat to pipeline safety from eco terrorists. Though The current statute has penalties against individuals, quote, damaging or destroying an operational pipeline, it does not expressly address eco terrorists who tamper with pipelines or damage pipelines under construction. The unauthorized turning of pipeline valves is a major safety concern that threatens the very environment that the eco terrorists claim they're trying to protect. (04:13–04:29)
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Asserts that current statutes do not specifically address eco-terrorists tampering with pipelines.
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