What's happening
This bill requires those constructing gas gathering lines or pipeline facilities to file detailed mapping data with the state.
Why it matters
Improves public and environmental safety. by requiring detailed spatial mapping data (such as GIS data) for any new gas gathering lines or pipeline facilities, making it easier for authorities to monitor, inspect, and respond to potential hazards.
Creates a centralized, computerized mapping system. maintained by the state, which overlays pipeline locations with sensitive environmental areas regulated under Article 23 of the Environmental Conservation Law—helping prevent construction in or near protected zones.
Defines key terms ("gathering line" and "pipeline facility") and clarifies exceptions,. ensuring state mapping and oversight focuses on newly constructed, smaller-scale infrastructure rather than duplicating federal or local regulatory efforts.
Enhances transparency and accountability. for pipeline operators while empowering state agencies to require additional information if needed, potentially aiding in emergency response, land use planning, and public awareness.
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Map Gas Pipelines Required
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Senator · Senate District 14
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History
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.121
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2383
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 24, 2019
Introduced by Sen. COMRIE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Energy and Telecommunications
AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to requiring certain information to be filed with the department of public service
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The public service law is amended by adding a new section 121-b to read as follows:
§ 121-b. Filing of certain information. 1. All persons who intend to construct a gas gathering line or a pipeline facility, shall file with the department spatial mapping data, including but not limited to geographic information system data, detailing the location of such proposed gathering line or pipeline facility.
2. The department, in consultation with the department of environmental conservation, shall establish and maintain a computer mapping system for plotting the location of gathering lines and pipeline facilities. Such maps shall overlay locations subject to the provisions of article twenty-three of the environmental conservation law.
3. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) "Gathering line" means a pipeline that transports gas from a current production facility to a transmission line, main, or directly to an end user.
(b) "Pipeline facility" means new and existing pipeline, rights-ofway, and any related equipment, facility, or building, used in the transportation of gas, or in the treatment of gas during the course of transportation, in connection with the production, gathering, treatment or processing of such gas, but does not include any: (i) transmission and distribution system operated by a local distribution company subject to the jurisdiction of the commission for purposes of providing retail
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utility service; or (ii) transmission pipeline constructed by a natural gas company under the authority of the federal Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.A. Section 717 et seq.). The department shall have the option to incorporate any additional information regarding pipeline facilities.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the public service law, in relation to requiring certain information to be filed with the department of public service
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to ensure fuel gas transmission lines of all pressures are regulated, inspected, and mapped by the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the public service law to define the terms "gathering line" and "pipeline facility" and consequently require the filing of plans with the PSC by those who wish to construct such lines. Addi- tionally, the plans are required to contain spatial mapping data which will be used by the PSC and Department of Environmental Conversation (DEC) to establish a computer mapping system.
Section 2 establishes an effective date of 180 days after the act shall have become law; furthermore-the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of the act is directed to occur immediately.
Justification
In light of the push to develop the Marcellus and other shales, many landowners, farmers, environmental advocates, and others have expressed concerns over the lack of oversight of fuel gas transmissions lines. Currently, low-pressure transmission lines (lines with pressures of 124 pounds per square inch (psi) or less) are not regulated, inspected, or mapped in any systematic way. This bill provides regulators with up to date information on the development of infrastructure related to fuel gas transmissions.
Legislative history
S.8319/A.917-Passed Assembly 131-1; Referred to Energy & Telecommuni- cations in the Senate.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect 180 days after enactment.
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