Bill > HB1412

This bill amends Arkansas Code § 15-71-110(d) to expand the Oil and Gas Commission's regulatory powers by adding a new provision that allows the commission to take specific actions related to pipeline facilities transporting hazardous liquids or carbon dioxide. Specifically, the bill authorizes the commission to submit a state certification to the United States Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), create rules necessary to comply with national safety standards and reporting requirements, and, once certified, administer and enforce those standards and requirements. This amendment appears designed to clarify and formalize the commission's role in overseeing pipeline safety within the state, ensuring that Arkansas can effectively regulate and monitor the transportation of potentially dangerous substances through its pipeline infrastructure.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1412&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R