Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
Senate Bill 804 creates the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act to enhance the safety of dedicated hydrogen pipelines in California. The bill requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to establish and enforce standards that meet or exceed federal requirements, including the use of continuous measurement and monitoring systems. Pipeline owners must maintain detailed operational records and submit annual reports on hydrogen leakage and compliance.
Key provisions
- Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to establish dedicated hydrogen pipeline safety standards.
- Mandates the use of continuous measurement and monitoring systems for dedicated hydrogen pipelines.
- Requires pipeline owners to maintain accurate records of hydrogen concentration levels and leakage instances.
- Requires pipeline owners to submit annual reports to the Office of the State Fire Marshal detailing compliance.
- Defines ‘dedicated hydrogen pipeline’ and ‘major retrofit’ for regulatory purposes.
- Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission retains authority over rates and safety practices.
- Sets a deadline of January 1, 2028, for the Office of the State Fire Marshal to establish the initial safety standards.
Who is affected
- Pipeline operators
- The Office of the State Fire Marshal
- Public Utilities Commission
- Residents and property owners near hydrogen pipelines
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