The division, acting through the commission,
shall:
(1)Administer and require compliance with federal safety
standards applicable to transportation and related pipeline
facilities established under the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of
1968 and the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979 (49
U.S.C. 60101 et seq.), and otherwise administer this chapter in
such manner as may be required in order to maintain and continue
in effect certification of the commission under 49 U.S.C. 60105. (2)Establish, by rules and regulations of the commission,
minimum state safety standards for transportation and related
pipeline facilities. Such standards shall not be less stringent than
the federal safety standards established under 49 U.S.C. 60101 et
seq. and shall apply to the design, installation, Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
The division, acting through the commission,
shall:
(1) Administer and require compliance with federal safety
standards applicable to transportation and related pipeline
facilities established under the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of
1968 and the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979 (49
U.S.C. 60101 et seq.), and otherwise administer this chapter in
such manner as may be required in order to maintain and continue
in effect certification of the commission under 49 U.S.C. 60105.
(2) Establish, by rules and regulations of the commission,
minimum state safety standards for transportation and related
pipeline facilities. Such standards shall not be less stringent than
the federal safety standards established under 49 U.S.C. 60101 et
seq. and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection
(including the taking possession of pipe and pipeline
components), testing, construction, extension, operation,
replacement, and maintenance of such pipeline facilities. Such
new standards affecting the design, installation, construction,
initial inspection, and initial testing shall not be applicable to
pipeline facilities in existence prior to the date such standards are
established. In establishing such standards, the following shall be
considered:
(A) relevant available pipeline safety data;
(B) whether such standards are appropriate for the particular
type of pipeline transportation;
(C) the reasonableness of any proposed standards;
(D) the extent to which such standards will contribute to public
safety; and
(E) federal safety standards established under 49 U.S.C. 60101
et seq.
(3) Whenever a particular pipeline facility is found to be
hazardous to human life or property, require, through the issuance
of a hazardous condition order, the person who owns, operates, or
leases such pipeline facility to take such action necessary to
remove such hazards. Except in cases where immediate or
extreme emergency is found to exist, such order shall not be
issued until such person is afforded an opportunity to present the
person's views and any facts bearing on the situation. In any
event, unless such order is issued after notice and hearing, the
person to whom such order is directed shall be entitled to prompt
notice and hearing on the question as to whether such order shall
be continued in effect.
(4) Review all incidents reported within the state involving
accidents resulting in personal injury requiring hospitalization,
death, or property damage in excess of fifty thousand dollars
($50,000), when the same is accompanied by an explosion,
misapplication, and/or escapement of gas, hazardous liquid, or
carbon dioxide fluid. Copies of any official report of the division
shall be available for distribution to all interested persons, for the
purpose of promoting pipeline safety.
(5) Keep itself informed as to research and development
regarding pipeline safety.
Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.84, SEC.1. As amended by
P.L.59-1984, SEC.88; P.L.118-2006, SEC.3.