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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket
Details of Tracking Number
2019-00734
CCR details
| Tracking Number |
2019-00734 |
| Type of Filing |
Permanent Rule |
| Department |
700 Department of Regulatory Agencies |
| Agency |
723 Public Utilities Commission |
| CCR Number |
4 CCR 723-4 |
| CCR Title |
RULES REGULATING GAS UTILITIES |
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Proposed rule
| Notice Filed with SOS |
12/10/2019 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2019-00734.doc |
| Additional Information |
AddInfoAttach2019-00734.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. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issues this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the Rules Regulating Pipeline Operators and Gas Pipeline Safety (Pipeline Safety Rules), moving the Pipeline Safety Rules from their present location within the Gas Utilities and Pipeline Operator Rules at 4 Code of Colorado Regulations, 723-4, to a new, standalone Part 11, 4 CCR, 723-11. This NOPR proposes significant changes to the Pipeline Safety Rules, as described in this Decision and its attachments. Current Pipeline Safety Rules were last updated in 2011. Proposed rules aim to make updates that learn from pipeline safety events in the subsequent years, make technical and substantive improvements, in addition to providing procedural clarity and added transparency. We welcome and commend public commenters that raise concerns to our attention that could affect, and improve upon, public safety. We invite public participation within this proceeding to improve the Pipeline Safety Rules, both substantively and procedurally. 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. The rules proposed, therefore, include processes and requests for comment on continued coordination given these multi-jurisdictional interests, information sharing, and enforcement efforts, which are all directed at the singular goal of ongoing improvements in pipeline safety. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issues this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the Rules Regulating Pipeline Operators and Gas Pipeline Safety (Pipeline Safety Rules), moving the Pipeline Safety Rules from their present location within the Gas Utilities and Pipeline Operator Rules at 4 Code of Colorado Regulations, 723-4, to a new, standalone Part 11, 4 CCR, 723-11. This NOPR proposes significant changes to the Pipeline Safety Rules, as described in this Decision and its attachments. Current Pipeline Safety Rules were last updated in 2011. Proposed rules aim to make updates that learn from pipeline safety events in the subsequent years, make technical and substantive improvements, in addition to providing procedural clarity and added transparency. We welcome and commend public commenters that raise concerns to our attention that could affect, and improve upon, public safety. We invite public participation within this proceeding to improve the Pipeline Safety Rules, both substantively and procedurally. 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. The rules proposed, therefore, include processes and requests for comment on continued coordination given these multi-jurisdictional interests, information sharing, and enforcement efforts, which are all directed at the singular goal of ongoing improvements in pipeline safety. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2019-00734.pdf
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| Comments |
On December 28, 2020 the Commission granted exceptions to the Recommended Decision adopting rules; the modified adopted rules were subject to a 20-day appeal period. Applications for rehearing, reargument or reconsideration were due by January 19, 2021 and no applications were filed. The rules became final on January 19, 2021. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
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| Hearing Date |
02/10/2020 |
| Hearing Time |
09:00 AM |
| Hearing Location |
Colorado Public Utilities Commission Hearing Room, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202 |
| Contact Name |
Becky Quintana |
| Contact Title |
Deputy Director Policy and External Affairs |
| Contact Telephone |
303-894-2881 |
| Contact email |
rebecca.quintana@state.co.us |
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Adopted rule
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