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CT HB07246

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires propane gas dealers and gas companies in Connecticut to respond to and remediate gas leaks for which they are responsible within 48 hours of receiving notice of the leak.

  • Applies to all propane gas dealers and gas companies operating in the state and is enforced by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection.

  • Effective date is October 1, 2017.

  • Establishes parity between gas companies and home heating oil dealers by applying the same response and remediation timeframe requirements to both industries.

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing Parity For Oil And Gas Leak Repairs.

Last Action

Vote to Hold Until Next Meeting

3/20/2017

Committee Referrals

Environment3/8/2017

Full Bill Text

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