A Bill for an Act
Page 1, Line 101Concerning advanced leak detection for pipelines, and, in
Page 1, Line 102connection therewith, directing the public utilities
Page 1, Line 103commission to adopt rules regarding the
Page 1, Line 104implementation of advanced leak detection
Page 1, Line 105technologies by a certain date.
Bill Summary
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://leg.colorado.gov.)
In 2021, Senate Bill 21-108 was enacted, requiring the public utilities commission (commission) to adopt rules related to gas pipeline safety, including rules related to advanced leak detection technology. The bill requires the commission to adopt the rules regarding advanced leak detection technology on or before November 1, 2025.
Page 2, Line 1Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
Page 2, Line 2SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-2-115, add (1)(g) as follows:
Page 2, Line 340-2-115. Cooperation with other states and with the United
Page 2, Line 4States - natural gas pipeline safety - customer-owned service line
Page 2, Line 5maintenance and repairs notice of responsibility - rules - definitions.
Page 2, Line 6(1) (g) On or before November 1, 2025, the commission shall
Page 2, Line 7adopt rules related to pipeline safety and the use of advanced
Page 2, Line 8leak detection technology in accordance with subsection(1)(d)(II)(E) of this section.
Page 2, Line 9SECTION 2. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,
Page 2, Line 10determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
Page 2, Line 11preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for
Page 2, Line 12the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state institutions.