Pathway 8.

Non-Carbon Dioxide Climate Pollutants → Methane

8.2.4 Pipeline Leaks

LPDD Recommendation: “PHMSA or state pipeline safety authorities could update their existing regulations to require the prompt detection and repair of all leaks.”

LPDD Recommendation: “State PUCs could change existing cost recovery frameworks where they discourage repair by, for example, imposing the risk of increased leakage entirely on customers.”

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Florida rules for repair of grade 3 pipeline leaks

Jurisdiction: State Legislatures

Requires above-ground, Grade 3 leaks be repaired within 90 days.

Arizona rules for repair of grade 3 pipeline leaks

Jurisdiction: State Legislatures

Requires that pipeline operators repair underground, Grade 3 leaks from transmission pipelines within 12 months.

Pipeline Safety Act

Jurisdiction: Congress, Individual Agencies

Grants authority to adopt federal regulations, prescribing minimum standards for the construction, operation, and maintenance of pipeline facilities transporting natural and other flammable, toxic, or corrosive gas.

Proposed METHANE Act

Jurisdiction: Congress

Would require owners and operators of pipelines and pipeline facilities to use the best available technology to detect and repair leaking pipelines.

Report, Improving Regulation of Gas Pipeline Leaks

Jurisdiction: Congress, States and State Governments

Analyzes the current state and federal regulations with respect to leak detection, repair, and reporting. It recommends changes to those regulations designed to encourage improved leak management.