Pennsylvania 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 931 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for pipeline safety valves.

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    Passed House
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This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

59 added · 56 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 931 introduced changes focusing on the requirements for automatic or remote controlled shutoff valves used in gas transmission. The bill now specifies that these valves must meet certain federal safety standards, and public utilities are required to maintain records of annual tests for these valves and share them with local municipalities. Additionally, the timeframe for repairing or replacing faulty valves has been clarified to emphasize that utilities should act as soon as reasonably practicable. These changes aim to enhance public safety by ensuring that critical infrastructure is properly monitored and maintained, reducing the risk of hazardous incidents.

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1309 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
1703 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
931 2017 INTRODUCED BY DINNIMAN, COSTA, RAFFERTY, FOLMER AND MENSCH, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 AN ACT Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for pipeline safety valves.
931 2017 INTRODUCED BY DINNIMAN, COSTA, RAFFERTY, FOLMER, MENSCH, KILLION AND McGARRIGLE, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 SENATOR TOMLINSON, CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, AS AMENDED, APRIL 24, 2018 AN ACT Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for pipeline safety valves.
"Gas high consequence area." A "high consequence area" as <-- defined in 49 CFR 192.903 (relating to what definitions apply to this subpart?).
"Gas high consequence area." A "high consequence area" as defined in 49 CFR 192.903 (relating to what definitions apply to this subpart?).
"Shutoff valve." A mechanical device used to control the flow of gas or liquid that may be used solely for fully open or closed applications, to control the direction of flow or to 20170SB0931PN1703 - 2 - throttle flow or regulate pressure.
"Shutoff valve." A mechanical device used to control the flow of gas or liquid that may be used solely for fully open or closed applications, to control the direction of flow or to 20170SB0931PN1309 - 2 - throttle flow or regulate pressure.
(b) Installation.--In addition to any other valves installed by the public utility, the public utility shall install at least one automatic or remote controlled shutoff valve at each of the <-- following locations and at such other locations as the commission may direct by regulation:
(b) Installation.--In addition to any other valves installed by the public utility, the public utility shall install at least one automatic or remote controlled shutoff valve at each of the following locations and at such other locations as the commission may direct by regulation:
LOCATION REQUIRED UNDER 49 CFR <-- 192.179 (RELATING TO TRANSMISSION LINE VALVES).
(d) Replacement.--If an automatic or remote controlled shutoff valve does not operate properly when tested, the public 20170SB0931PN1703 - 3 - utility shall:
(d) Replacement.--If an automatic or remote controlled shutoff valve does not operate properly when tested, the public utility shall:
<-- (1) repair or replace the valve within 72 hours;
20170SB0931PN1309 - 3 - (1) repair or replace the valve within 72 hours;
UTILITY SHALL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE <-- VALVE AS SOON AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE.
(b) Installation.--In addition to any other valves installed by the public utility, the public utility shall install at least one automatic or remote controlled shutoff valve at each of the <-- following locations and at such other locations as the commission may direct by regulation:
(b) Installation.--In addition to any other valves installed by the public utility, the public utility shall install at least one automatic or remote controlled shutoff valve at each of the following locations and at such other locations as the commission may direct by regulation:
LOCATION REQUIRED <-- UNDER 49 CFR 192.179 (RELATING TO TRANSMISSION LINE VALVES).
(d) Replacement.--If an automatic or remote controlled shutoff valve does not operate properly when tested, the public 20170SB0931PN1703 - 4 - utility shall:
(d) Replacement.--If an automatic or remote controlled shutoff valve does not operate properly when tested, the public utility shall:
<-- (1) repair or replace the valve within 72 hours;
(1) repair or replace the valve within 72 hours;
or (2) if the valve cannot be repaired or replaced within 72 hours, place the facility out of service until the valve is repaired or replaced.
or (2) if the valve cannot be repaired or replaced within 20170SB0931PN1309 - 4 - 72 hours, place the facility out of service until the valve is repaired or replaced.
UTILITY SHALL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE <-- VALVE AS SOON AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE.
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Action History

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  3. Removed from table

  4. Laid on the table

  5. First consideration

  6. PN 1703 Reported as amended

  7. PN 1309 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

Sponsors

  • Dinniman · Primary
  • Killion · Cosponsor
  • Mcgarrigle · Cosponsor
  • Folmer · Cosponsor
  • Mensch · Cosponsor
  • Rafferty · Cosponsor
  • Jay Costa · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Dinniman

Co-sponsors (6)

  • Killion
  • Mcgarrigle
  • Folmer
  • Mensch
  • Rafferty
  • Jay Costa Democratic

Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE): Reported as Amended

Passed 13 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3000
Democratic 2001
Unaffiliated 8100
Total 13101
% of votes cast 87%7%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
FARNESE — Yea
GORDNER — Yea
GREENLEAF — Yea
KILLION — Yea
RAFFERTY — Yea
REGAN — Yea
SCAVELLO — Yea
YUDICHAK — Yea
SCARNATI — Nay
Art Haywood Democratic Not Voting
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 931?
SB 931 is sponsored by Dinniman, Killion, Mcgarrigle, Folmer, Mensch, Rafferty, and Jay Costa (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 931?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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