Relates to registration and reporting by major petroleum suppliers and pipeline operators

Title of bill

An act to amend the energy law, in relation to registration and reporting by major petroleum suppliers and pipeline operators

Purpose

This bill would require registration and reporting by major petroleum suppliers and pipeline operators in the State to enable the State to obtain essential information about available supplies of petroleum products.

Summary of provisions

Section 1 of the bill would provide as follows:

13-102(1) of the bill would require major petroleum suppliers (with capacities over 400,000 gal Ions) and pipeline operators (operators of systems that transport petroleum products from refineries, bulk terminals or marine facilities to other terminals or to interconnections in New York State) to register by October 1, 2016 with NYSERDA.

Sections 13-102(2) and (3) of the bill would define the annual (February 1) and quarterly reporting requirements, including information regarding active tanks and capacities, product types, origination points, delivery points, throughput information, transportation capabilities, daily throughput volumes, and backup power and dispensing capabilities.

Section 13-102(4) would define the reporting requirements in the event of an energy or fuel supply emergency declared by the Governor, including daily inventories, operational status, access to the facility and operational changes.

Sections 13-103, 104 and 105 would describe, respectively, NYSERDA's authority to issue rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of the law; the confidentiality of the information provided to NYSERDA by the reporting entities; and the penalties for violations of the requirements.

Section 2 of the bill would make it effective immediately.

Existing law

None

Prior legislative history

New bill

Statement in support

Petroleum supply is of critical importance for the residents and businesses of the State. It is necessary for emergency management, transportation, the economy, and the provision of services related to health, welfare and safety.

To assess the adequacy and availability of petroleum supplies on a regular basis, and to enable comprehensive responsiveness in times of emergency, it is necessary for the State to have an accurate inventory of currently available petroleum supplies. The importance of up-to-date information of this kind, and in particular, real-time updates during times of emergencies, has been underscored during declared energy and fuel emergencies in recent years. This bill would empower NYSERDA, on behalf of the State, to obtain this vital supply information, and to enforce compliance.

Budget implications

NYSERDA estimates that it would cost approximately $500,000 in the first year to create the reporting and information system and then approximately $200,000 per year thereafter to maintain it.

Local impact

None

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.