Bill > HB1526

This bill requires natural gas public utilities in Pennsylvania to develop and submit annual degraded natural gas pipeline prevention plans to the state utility commission, focusing specifically on Aldyl A polyethylene pipelines, which are known to be prone to degradation. The plans must include a comprehensive inventory of all Aldyl A polyethylene natural gas assets, detailing their age, signs of degradation, potential environmental threats, and other relevant information. Utilities must also establish procedures for notifying building owners about assets in high-risk environments, scheduling replacements for potentially compromised pipelines, and monitoring non-compromised assets. The Public Utility Commission is tasked with creating guidance for utilities on assessing pipeline integrity, identifying potential risks, determining critical valve placements, and developing mitigation strategies for these aging pipeline systems. The bill defines key terms such as "natural gas asset" and expands the definition of "natural gas public utility" to include city natural gas distribution operations and utilities that transmit or distribute natural gas. The requirements must be implemented within one year of the bill's effective date, which is 60 days after passage, with annual updates to be submitted every January 1st thereafter.

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