An Act amending the act of November 29, 2006 (P.L.1435, No.156), known as the Public Utility Confidential Security Information Disclosure Protection Act, further providing for prohibition.
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Overview
This bill amends the Public Utility Confidential Security Information Disclosure Protection Act. It primarily restricts agencies from releasing information considered confidential security data from public utilities. However, it includes an exception allowing disclosure for construction, renovation, or remodeling projects on public buildings or projects, provided the public utility is notified and consulted beforehand. Specifically, it allows for disclosure related to National Transportation Safety Board accident investigations.
Key provisions
- Restricts agencies from releasing confidential security information from public utilities.
- Allows disclosure for construction, renovation, or remodeling projects on public buildings.
- Requires notification and consultation with the public utility before disclosure for construction projects.
- Specifically permits disclosure related to National Transportation Safety Board accident investigations.
- Defines the exception as not constituting a prohibited disclosure under the original act.
Who is affected
- Public Utility Agencies
- Public Utilities
- Construction Companies
- Government Entities involved in Public Building Projects
- National Transportation Safety Board
Notable changes
- Expands the circumstances under which confidential security information can be disclosed.
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Primary sponsor
Judith Schwank
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