; and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting , if applicable after each proposed standard . (b) Report Section 60115(c)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting and provide written notification of such reasons to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate at the time a final rulemaking relating to the standard is issued after publish the reasons . (c) Frequency of meetings Section 60115(e) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking up to 4 and inserting 2 . 9. Sense of Congress on PHMSA engagement prior to rulemaking activities It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Secretary of Transportation should engage with pipeline stakeholder groups, including State pipeline safety programs with an approved certification under section 60105 of title 49, United States Code, and the public during predrafting stages of rulemaking activities and use, to the greatest extent practicable, properly docketed ex parte discussions during rulemaking activities in order to— (A) inform the work of the Secretary; (B) assist the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in developing the scope of a rule; and (C) reduce the timeline for issuance of proposed and final rules