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Introduced
01/06/2020
01/06/2020
In Committee
02/18/2020
02/18/2020
Crossed Over
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
Passed
03/02/2020
03/02/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2020
03/25/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Pipeline construction permit; amount of civil penalty for violation. Authorizes the State Water Control Board to include civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, not to exceed $500,000 per order, in any order for a violation of a permit related to the construction of a natural gas transmission pipeline greater than 36 inches inside diameter. Current law limits such penalties to $32,500 per violation and $100,000 per order. The bill requires that at least two written notices of violation have been issued to the person constructing the pipeline, that such violations have not been resolved, and that a hearing has been conducted before the penalty can be assessed.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the State Water Control Board to include civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, not to exceed $500,000 per order, in any order for a violation of a permit related to the construction of a natural gas transmission pipeline greater than 36 inches in diameter. The current law limits such penalties to $32,500 per violation and $100,000 per order. The bill requires that at least two written notices of violation have been issued to the person constructing the pipeline, that such violations have not been resolved, and that a hearing has been conducted before the penalty can be assessed.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0449) (on 03/25/2020)
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