in-20241009-IR-170240382FNA: The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) is soliciting public comment on amending rules at 170 IAC 5-3-0.6 to incorporate new federal regulations through July 1, 2024, and adding new rules at 170 IAC 5-3-6 to set forth the factors in assessing penalties under IC 8-1-22.5. IURC seeks comment on the affected citations listed and any other provisions of Title 170 that may be affected by this rulemaking.

Notice of First Public Comment Period LSA Document #24-382 Sec. 0.6. The commission hereby incorporates in this rule the pipeline safety regulations of the United States Department of Transportation contained in 49 CFR Parts 40, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 198, and 199, as of November 1, 2022 July 1, 2024, as revised by section 2 of this rule. Sec. 6. (a) When imposing a civil penalty under IC 8-1-22.5-7, the commission shall consider the escalating and mitigating factors listed in this section. (b) The commission may impose a civil penalty up to the maximum amount specified in IC 8-1-22.5-7. (c) The commission shall consider the following factors in escalating a civil penalty: (d) The commission shall consider the following factors in mitigating all or part of a civil penalty: (e) The commission may also consider other factors as justice may require.