Pennsylvania PUC Issues Proposed Rulemaking on Pipeline Safety
This post was written by Nicolle Snyder Bagnell and Ariel Nieland.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued a proposed rulemaking today that adopts applicable federal regulations and brings its safety regulations in line with the Federal Pipeline Safety Program. The proposed amendment will increase the PUC's enforcement and safety capabilities in regulating hazardous materials and liquid fuels. Public comments will be accepted for 30 days after publication of the proposed changes in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.