California § 51015. 51015. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 536, Sec. 7.)

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§ 51015. — 51015. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 536, Sec. 7.)

California § 51015.

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Title 5.DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES

Part 1.PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES

Ch. 5.5.CHAPTER 5.5. The Elder California Pipeline Safety Act Of 1981

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(a)A pipeline operator shall provide to the fire department having fire suppression responsibilities a map or suitable diagram showing the location of the pipeline, a description of all products transported within the pipeline, and a contingency plan for pipeline emergencies that shall include, but not be limited to, any reasonable information that the State Fire Marshal may require.

(b)The State Fire Marshal, for purposes of carrying out the requirements of state or federal law relating to hazardous liquid pipeline safety, including, but not limited to, developing or assisting in the development of pipeline standards or regulations, determining compliance with this chapter, or carrying out any requirement of this chapter, may require the owner or operator of a pipeline to do the f

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(a)
A pipeline operator shall provide to the fire department having fire suppression responsibilities a map or suitable diagram showing the location of the pipeline, a description of all products transported within the pipeline, and a contingency plan for pipeline emergencies that shall include, but not be limited to, any reasonable information that the State Fire Marshal may require.
(b)
The State Fire Marshal, for purposes of carrying out the requirements of state or federal law relating to hazardous liquid pipeline safety, including, but not limited to, developing or assisting in the development of pipeline standards or regulations, determining
compliance with this chapter, or carrying out any requirement of this chapter, may require the owner or operator of a pipeline to do the following:
(1)
Establish and maintain records specified by the State Fire Marshal.
(2)
Make reports pursuant to methods and in a manner specified by the State Fire Marshal.
(3)
Provide any information that the State Fire Marshal may reasonably require, including, but not limited to, maps, written procedures, accident reporting, or information on design, construction, testing, or operation and maintenance.
(c)
The State Fire Marshal, or an officer or employee authorized by the State Fire
Marshal, at any reasonable time, upon presentation of credentials, shall have a right of entry to, upon, or through any premises on which records, reports, or any other information required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter are located and may access and copy those records, reports, or other information.
(d)
The State Fire Marshal may disclose records, reports, or other information required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter to an officer, employee, or authorized representative of the state or the United States for purposes of carrying out the requirements of this chapter or the federal Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979 (49 U.S.C. Sec.
60101 et seq.), or when relevant to a proceeding pursuant to this chapter.
(e)
A pipeline operator shall offer to meet with the local fire department having fire suppression responsibilities at least once each calendar year to discuss and review contingency plans for pipeline emergencies.