; (B) identifies any discrepancy in such requirements that apply to operators of gas pipeline facilities and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities; and (C) identifies any deficiencies in industry practices related to such requirements; and (2) any recommendations of the National Academy of Sciences based on such results. (b) Report to Congress Upon completion of the report prepared pursuant to subsection (a), the National Academy of Sciences shall submit to the Secretary of Transportation, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate the report. (c) Pipeline facilities In this section, the term pipeline facility has the meaning given that term in section 60101 of title 49, United States Code. 23. Pipeline safety testing (a) Evaluation Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report that evaluates concepts for the development of a pipeline safety research and testing facility under the Department of Transportation. (b) Purpose The purpose of the facility described in subsection (a) shall be to support the Department of Transportation and other governmental entities in product evaluation, personnel training, and research and development of technology and practices to improve the safety, security, efficiency, and environmental impact of— (1) transporting hazardous liquids and gas by pipeline