MI HB5556

Gas pipeline operators must file inspection and maintenance plans with the commission and communicate annually with county and local emergency management coordinators to review their public education programs under federal regulations (49 CFR 192.616).

Commission must post on its website the report required under 49 USC 60105, excluding any state employee information required by federal law.

Administrative fines for violations increase from a maximum of $10,000 per day (capped at $500,000 total) to a maximum of $20,000 per day (capped at $800,000 total) for related series of violations.

Before issuing a fine, the commission must provide notice of probable violation and proposed fine, then offer an informal discussion opportunity where the fine may be adjusted, mutually agreed upon, or remain unchanged.

Violators may petition for formal review under the Administrative Procedures Act; commission must consider factors including the violation's nature, culpability, good-faith compliance efforts, prior violations, and ability to pay when determining fine amounts.