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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket
Details of Tracking Number
2022-00713
CCR details
| Tracking Number |
2022-00713 |
| Type of Filing |
Permanent Rule |
| Department |
700 Department of Regulatory Agencies |
| Agency |
723 Public Utilities Commission |
| CCR Number |
4 CCR 723-11 |
| CCR Title |
RULES REGULATING PIPELINE OPERATORS AND GAS PIPELINE SAFETY |
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Proposed rule
| Notice Filed with SOS |
11/09/2022 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2022-00713.doc |
| Additional Information |
AddInfoAttach2022-00713.pdf |
| Statutory Authority |
The statutory authority for the rules proposed here is found at §§ 24-4-101 et seq., 40-1-103, 40-2-108, 40-2-112, 40-2-115, 40-3-110, 40-4-109, 40-6-108, and 40-7-117, C.R.S. |
| Applicable Federal Provisions |
To update the rules to incorporate the May 16, 2022 and October 5, 2022 effective changes in 49 C.F.R Parts 190-199. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issues this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) to amend the Rules Regulating Pipeline Operators and Gas Pipeline Safety (Pipeline Safety Rules) to: (1) address the legislative declaration and rule changes outlined in Senate Bill 21-108 (SB21-108), which strengthen and streamline Colorado’s laws governing gas pipeline safety to meet emerging challenges in Colorado; (2) to update rules to incorporate the May 16, 2022 and October 5, 2022 effective changes in 49 C.F.R Parts 190-199; and (3) to incorporate the changes in § 9-1.5-105, C.R.S., the update of Utility Notification Center Of Colorado (UNCC/Colorado 811) membership requirements. In addition, the proposed rules revise typographic and inadvertent errors. This NOPR proposes changes to the Pipeline Safety Rules enacted in 2019, as described in this Decision and its attachments. Proposed rules intend on allowing innovations in technology, improving the rules in recognition of an aging infrastructure system, a growing population that increasingly encounters gas infrastructure, and climate change policy. We also recognize within these rules that we share the responsibility for pipeline safety oversight with other federal and state agencies, commissions, and regulatory bodies. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issues this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) to amend the Rules Regulating Pipeline Operators and Gas Pipeline Safety (Pipeline Safety Rules) to: (1) address the legislative declaration and rule changes outlined in Senate Bill 21-108 (SB21-108), which strengthen and streamline Colorado’s laws governing gas pipeline safety to meet emerging challenges in Colorado; (2) to update rules to incorporate the May 16, 2022 and October 5, 2022 effective changes in 49 C.F.R Parts 190-199; and (3) to incorporate the changes in § 9-1.5-105, C.R.S., the update of Utility Notification Center Of Colorado (UNCC/Colorado 811) membership requirements. In addition, the proposed rules revise typographic and inadvertent errors. This NOPR proposes changes to the Pipeline Safety Rules enacted in 2019, as described in this Decision and its attachments. Proposed rules intend on allowing innovations in technology, improving the rules in recognition of an aging infrastructure system, a growing population that increasingly encounters gas infrastructure, and climate change policy. We also recognize within these rules that we share the responsibility for pipeline safety oversight with other federal and state agencies, commissions, and regulatory bodies. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2022-00713.pdf
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| Comments |
On November 8, 2023, the Commission issued a decision adopting rules revisions. Exceptions were filed on November 27, 2023 and on November 28, 2023. On January 29, 2024, a Commission decision was issued adopting Decision No. R23-0744 with modifications based on the Commission’s rulings on the exceptions and on its own motion. The Commission granted and denied various execeptions. Applications for rehearing, reargument or reconsideration were filed on February 20, 2024. On March 19, 2024, the Commission issued a decision granting, in part, and denying, in part, the applications. A 2nd round of applications for rehearing, reargument or reconsideration were due by April 8, 2024 and no application were filed. The rules became final on April 8, 2024. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
Yes
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| Recent legislation bill number |
Senate Bill 21-108
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| Hearing Date |
01/19/2023 |
| Hearing Time |
09:00 AM |
| Hearing Location |
By video conference using Zoom at a link in the calendar of events on the Commission’s website: https://puc.colorado.gov/ |
| Contact Name |
Casey Hensley |
| Contact Title |
Program Manager |
| Contact Telephone |
303-894-2852 |
| Contact email |
casey.hensley@state.co.us |
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Adopted rule
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