Bill > S05801

This bill requires gas pipeline facilities to accelerate the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of equipment or pipelines that are leaking or at a high risk of leaking. It also requires the public service commission to establish a standard definition and methodology for calculating and reporting unaccounted-for gas, which refers to natural gas that is lost or unaccounted for during the distribution process. The bill aims to improve the safety and efficiency of gas pipeline infrastructure by setting prioritized timelines for leak repairs, establishing a cost-recovery program to incentivize infrastructure replacement, and requiring the use of best available technology to detect gas leaks.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S5801