Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

SB 258 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for pipeline emergency management information.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

64 added · 103 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 258 has added new definitions and categories related to hazardous liquids and gases, specifically emphasizing "high consequence areas." This clarifies the types of areas that pose a greater risk due to their population density or proximity to sensitive environments. By updating these definitions, the bill aims to enhance safety measures and better protect communities from potential hazards associated with gas and hazardous liquid facilities. This change is significant because it establishes clearer standards for identifying and managing risks in populated areas.

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229 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
1022 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
258 2019 INTRODUCED BY DINNIMAN, KILLION, BREWSTER, SCHWANK, COSTA, YUDICHAK, KEARNEY AND HAYWOOD, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 AN ACT Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for pipeline emergency management information.
258 2019 INTRODUCED BY DINNIMAN, KILLION, BREWSTER, SCHWANK, COSTA, YUDICHAK, KEARNEY, HAYWOOD, MUTH, TARTAGLIONE AND LEACH, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 SENATOR TOMLINSON, CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, AS AMENDED, JUNE 19, 2019 AN ACT Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for pipeline emergency management information.
"ENTITY." AN ENTITY, IDENTIFIED BY A PUBLIC UTILITY, WHICH <-- IS OPERATING A FACILITY ENUMERATED UNDER SUBSECTION (C) OF THE DEFINITION OF "IDENTIFIED SITE" 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?).
"Gas high consequence area." A "high consequence area" as defined in 49 CFR 192.903 (relating to what definitions apply to this subpart?).
"Hazardous liquid high consequence area." Any of the <-- following:
"Hazardous liquid high consequence area." Any of the following:
"Potential impact radius." The radius of a circle within 20190SB0258PN1022 - 2 - which the potential failure of a pipeline could have significant impact on people or property.
"Potential impact radius." The radius of a circle within which the potential failure of a pipeline could have significant impact on people or property.
"IDENTIFIED SITE." AS DEFINED IN SUBSECTION (C) OF THE <-- DEFINITION OF "IDENTIFIED SITE" IN 49 CFR 192.903.
"Transmission." The transportation, other than gathering, of gas through a transmission line as that term is defined in 49 CFR 192.3 or of hazardous liquids through a pipeline as that 20190SB0258PN0229 - 2 - term is defined in 49 CFR 195.2.
"Transmission." The transportation, other than gathering, of gas through a transmission line as that term is defined in 49 CFR 192.3 or of hazardous liquids through a pipeline as that term is defined in 49 CFR 195.2.
(a) Local organization notice.--At least twice each calendar <-- year, a public utility operating facilities for the transmission of gas or hazardous liquids shall meet with each local emergency management organization in the area in which the facilities are located.
(a) Local organization notice.--At least twice each calendar year, a public utility operating facilities for the transmission of gas or hazardous liquids shall meet with each local emergency management organization in the area in which the facilities are located.
(A) COUNTY EMERGENCY PLANNING NOTIFICATION.--AT LEAST <-- ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC UTILITY OPERATING A FACILITY FOR THE 20190SB0258PN1022 - 3 - TRANSMISSION OF GAS OR HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS SHALL MEET WITH THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH EACH FACILITY IS LOCATED.
THE PUBLIC UTILITY SHALL PROVIDE TO EACH COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AT A MINIMUM:
(1) IDENTIFICATION OF EACH FACILITY.
(2) A LIST OF PRODUCTS AND PRESSURE TRANSPORTED IN EACH FACILITY.
(3) EMERGENCY CONTACTS AND NUMBERS FOR THE OPERATOR OF EACH OPERATING FACILITY.
(4) INFORMATION ON HOW TO RECOGNIZE, REPORT AND RESPOND TO A PRODUCT RELEASE SPECIFIC TO AN IDENTIFIED SITE.
(B) COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES.-- (1) A COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR MAY INCLUDE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL FROM EACH IMPACTED POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IN THE ANNUAL MEETING UNDER SUBSECTION (A) AND SHALL CONSIDER THE INFORMATION RECEIVED UNDER SUBSECTION (A), AS APPROPRIATE, WHEN PLANNING, ADMINISTERING AND OPERATING AN EMERGENCY PLANNING AND RESPONSE UNDER 35 PA.C.S.
(RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY).
(2) A COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE FOLLOWING THAT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY PLANNING UNDER SUBSECTION (A):
(I) EACH POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IN THE COUNTY.
(II) EACH ENTITY IN THE COUNTY.
(3) A COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR SHALL NOTIFY EACH POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IN THE COUNTY OF EACH ENTITY IN THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.
The commission may, after notice and opportunity to be heard, 20190SB0258PN1022 - 4 - impose civil penalties under section 3301 (relating to civil penalties for violations) and other appropriate remedies for violations of this subchapter and the regulations and orders of the commission.
The commission may, after notice and opportunity to be heard, impose civil penalties under section 3301 (relating to civil penalties for violations) and other appropriate remedies for violations of this subchapter and the regulations and orders of the commission.
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Action History

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  11. Laid on the table

  12. First consideration

  13. PN 1022 Reported as amended

  14. PN 0229 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Dinniman

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (240)

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Votes

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

Passed 13 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Democratic 3000
Unaffiliated 6100
Total 13100
% of votes cast 93%7%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
FARNESE — Yea
GORDNER — Yea
KILLION — Yea
REGAN — Yea
SCAVELLO — Yea
YUDICHAK — Yea
SCARNATI — Nay
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety environment energy
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 258?
SB 258 is sponsored by Dinniman, Killion, Brewster, Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Yudichak, Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Leach, Blake, Anthony H. Williams (Democratic), and Jay Costa (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 258?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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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