Public resources: transportation of carbon dioxide.
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Overview
This bill, the Elder California Pipeline Safety Act of 1981, aims to establish safety regulations for the transportation of carbon dioxide through pipelines within California. It requires the State Fire Marshal to adopt regulations that are at least as protective as federal standards, prohibits the use of previously used pipeline materials, and mandates emergency planning zone inventories and maps to be publicly available. The bill also addresses environmental review requirements and potential penalties for violations, aligning with California’s climate goals and ensuring public safety.
Key provisions
- Requires the State Fire Marshal to adopt regulations for safe carbon dioxide pipeline transportation, mirroring federal standards.
- Prohibits the use of previously used pipeline materials for carbon dioxide transport.
- Mandates the creation of emergency planning zones and requires operators to submit inventory and map information to local governments and the State Fire Marshal.
- Requires a lead agency to prepare an environmental impact report (EIR) for pipeline projects subject to the Elder California Pipeline Safety Act of 1981.
- Authorizes civil penalties for pipeline violations, with funds to be used for fire responder training.
- Limits carbon dioxide pipeline transport to federally regulated interstate pipelines.
- Requires operators to annually provide pipeline maps to sensitive receptors within emergency planning zones.
- Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to order pipeline shutdowns in case of violations or imminent danger.
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