Disposition of abandoned pipelines provided, and pipeline abandonment plan required.

Summary

The bill forces owners of pipelines that are being permanently shut down to give landowners 60 days notice, take away all abandoned pipe and related equipment, and restore the land to its prior condition. It also creates a process for the commissioner of public safety to approve a detailed abandonment plan after public hearings and stakeholder consultation. The law would apply to pipeline owners, landowners, and several state environmental and utility agencies.

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