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GA HB972
Bill
Status
Passed
7/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
Penny Houston
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AI Summary
- Creates a separate penalty structure for natural gas pipeline operators who violate Public Service Commission pipeline safety rules, capping penalties at the maximum levels established in federal regulations (49 C.F.R. Section 190.223) rather than the standard state utility penalties
- Retains existing penalties for general utility violations at up to $15,000 per violation plus up to $10,000 per day for continuing violations, but exempts pipeline safety violations from these caps
- Defines "operator" as any person who engages in the transportation of natural gas by pipeline
- Requires the commission to apply penalties under either the general utility provision or the pipeline safety provision, but not both, for a given violation
- Becomes effective upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Public utilities and public transportation; penalties for violations of pipeline safety standards and regulations prescribed and enforced by the Public Service Commission; provide
Last Action
Effective Date
7/29/2020
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