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MN HF4626
Bill
Status
3/7/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brad Tabke
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AI Summary
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Updates federal pipeline safety act references in Minnesota law from outdated United States Code sections (1671-1686) to current sections (60101-60141) for natural gas pipeline safety
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Requires individuals and contractors performing construction or maintenance work within 20 feet of a utility corridor to comply with federal operator qualification rules (Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, parts 192 subpart N and 195 subpart G)
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Requires individuals and contractors performing construction or maintenance work within 20 feet of a utility corridor to comply with federal workplace drug and alcohol testing rules (Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 40)
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Adds definition of "utility corridor" as land containing access to above-ground utility infrastructure or underground facilities
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Repeals Minnesota Statutes section 116J.398, which previously exempted broadband infrastructure projects from prevailing wage requirements
Legislative Description
Federal pipeline inspection rules modified for individuals performing construction or maintenance work, prevailing wage exemption for broadband workers repealed, and technical corrections made.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Labor and Industry Finance and Policy
3/20/2024