Bill > S2166

This bill aims to ensure gas safety and consumer fairness in several ways: 1. It prohibits the allocation of the cost of lost and unaccounted-for gas from leaking infrastructure to ratepayers by January 1, 2025. 2. It requires gas companies to notify fire departments and law enforcement within an hour of detecting Grade 2 and Grade 3 gas leaks, which are classified based on the severity and proximity to potential hazards. 3. It establishes stricter requirements for the repair and replacement of gas leaks, including setting timelines for completing repairs and requiring ongoing surveillance and monitoring. 4. It mandates annual reporting by gas companies on the location, grade, and repair status of gas leaks, as well as other detailed information related to gas infrastructure and safety violations. 5. It directs the Department of Public Utilities to promulgate regulations for winter surveillance and patrol of cast iron pipes prone to hazardous frost cap conditions. 6. It requires gas companies to submit infrastructure replacement plans to the Department of Public Utilities, which must then be shared with the affected municipalities.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2166