Bill > SB767

This bill requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (the "commission") to work with stakeholders to identify "reportable pipelines" - which are defined as pipelines delivering domestic crude feedstock to oil refineries, with some exceptions - by December 31, 2026. Starting March 30, 2027, operators of these reportable pipelines must monthly report their pipeline flows to the commission. If pipeline flows drop to or below their rated minimum throughput levels, operators must notify the commission within 24 hours of a potential shutdown. Upon receiving such a notification, the commission must then alert the Governor, legislative committee chairs, and appropriate safety agencies about the potential pipeline shutdown, and assess whether the shutdown could disrupt gasoline supply. The commission will create an email-based reporting form for pipeline operators that includes a method to report when pipeline flows reach minimum throughput levels. Importantly, the bill explicitly restricts the use of collected data solely to assessing potential pipeline shutdowns, preventing its use for setting gasoline refining margins or establishing refinery maintenance requirements. This legislation aims to improve transparency and preparedness in California's transportation fuel infrastructure by creating a systematic reporting mechanism for critical crude feedstock pipelines.

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

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