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NC S328
Bill
Status
3/16/2023
Primary Sponsor
Natasha Marcus
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AI Summary
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The Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources shall conduct a study on the condition, safety, and environmental impact of petroleum product pipelines in North Carolina.
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The study must evaluate updates to oil damage prevention statutes, cost-recovery mechanisms to encourage pipeline safety programs and infrastructure upgrades, and improvements in emergency planning and communication among first responders, operators, landowners, and regulators.
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$100,000 in nonrecurring funds for fiscal year 2023-2024 is appropriated from the General Fund to conduct the study, with authority to establish time-limited positions and contract with nonprofit entities.
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The Department must submit findings and recommendations to the Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy no later than April 1, 2024.
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The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2023, while the remainder of the act is effective upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Improve Pipeline Safety
Appropriations; Budgeting; Commerce; Commissions; Deq; Environment; Fuels; Infrastructure; Public; Reports; Safety; Studies; Uti
Last Action
Re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
3/21/2023