Bill Summaries: S328 IMPROVE PIPELINE SAFETY.

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  • Summary date: Mar 16 2023 - View Summary

    Contains whereas clauses. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, with assistance from the North Carolina Utilities Commission staff, to study the condition, safety, and environmental impact of petroleum product pipelines in the state in order to recommend legislative changes or additional funding to improve pipeline safety. Appropriates $100,000 to DEQ in fiscal year 2023-24 from the General Fund to DEQ to be allocated to the Division to fund the study, effective July 1, 2023. Authorizes establishing time-limited positions using appropriated funds to support the study. Requires DEQ to report study findings and recommendations to the Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy by April 1, 2024.