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Bill would give Idaho primacy over natural gas pipeline penalties; PUC says it has staff capacity
Summary
Rep. Jaren Crane said House Bill 294 would restore state authority to adjudicate penalties for pipeline safety violations and align state enforcement with federal standards. Maria Barrett Riley of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission testified the commission has capacity to assume primacy.
Representative Jaren Crane told the committee House Bill 294 is designed to restore Idaho's authority over pipeline safety enforcement, including adjudicating penalties for natural gas pipeline violations while meeting federal compliance standards.
"What we're wanting to do in this legislation is take over any protection, control and any penalties…
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