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This bill establishes comprehensive safety regulations for intrastate carbon dioxide pipelines in California, requiring the State Fire Marshal to adopt stringent safety standards by July 1, 2026, that are at least as protective as draft federal regulations. The bill prohibits using previously used pipes or repurposing pipelines originally constructed for other liquids to transport carbon dioxide, and mandates that no pipeline can be constructed in areas where sensitive receptors (such as schools, hospitals, residences, or public buildings) are within two miles of the pipeline unless a detailed risk analysis demonstrates acceptable exposure levels. The legislation requires pipeline operators to submit detailed emergency planning zone inventories and maps, provide annual notifications to nearby sensitive receptors, and allows the State Fire Marshal to order pipeline shutdowns if safety violations occur or immediate dangers are present. To be recognized for meeting California's Global Warming Solutions Act requirements, carbon dioxide pipelines must meet or exceed the State Fire Marshal's safety standards. The bill also requires environmental impact reports for pipeline projects and mandates that carbon dioxide transportation pipelines can only be used after the State Fire Marshal adopts specific regulations and project operators demonstrate compliance with those standards. Additionally, the bill provides for the use of civil penalties to fund fire responder training and includes provisions to protect personally identifiable information while maintaining public transparency about pipeline locations and potential risks.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

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