Bill > S2163

This bill aims to enhance gas leak reporting and infrastructure maintenance requirements in the state of Massachusetts. The key provisions include: (1) requiring gas companies to immediately notify local fire and law enforcement of gas leaks, and report Grade 2 and 3 leaks on a monthly basis; (2) mandating gas companies to repair public way sites where they conducted significant projects, and monitor and maintain those sites for at least 5 years; (3) requiring the public availability of reports related to gas leak events; and (4) authorizing the state utility regulator to consider non-compliance as a factor in denying or reducing a utility's rate increase request, and to establish financial penalties for non-compliance. The bill also directs the regulator to review the number of certified pipeline inspectors annually to ensure sufficient oversight.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2163