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GA HB1148
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Karla Drenner
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AI Summary
- Requires Georgia utilities exercising eminent domain for electric transmission line routes to consider electromagnetic field levels and protections against electromagnetic pulse (EMP) or geomagnetic storm damage, in addition to existing factors like land use, environmental conditions, and costs
- Adds statutory definitions for "electromagnetic pulse" (electromagnetic energy capable of disabling or destroying transmission/distribution systems) and "geomagnetic storm" (temporary disturbance of Earth's magnetic field from solar activity) to Georgia's public utilities code
- Directs the Public Service Commission to adopt rules and regulations by January 1, 2016, identifying effective design measures to limit electromagnetic field levels and protect transmission and distribution systems from EMP and geomagnetic storm damage, with optional third-party verification requirements
- Mandates that any electric utility constructing a transmission line on or after January 1, 2016, incorporate design measures to protect against EMP and geomagnetic storm damage and to mitigate electromagnetic fields
- Requires electric utility integrated resource plans to identify steps taken to limit electromagnetic field levels and detail all measures implemented to protect transmission and distribution systems from EMP or geomagnetic storm damage, with the Public Service Commission evaluating the adequacy of such measures during plan review
Legislative Description
Public utilities; evaluation of electromagnetic field levels and protection of the transmission and distribution systems against damage from an electromagnetic pulse or a geomagnetic storm; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/20/2014
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