Massachusetts H3446 amends gas utility regulations to require municipal consent for gas companies to dig up streets and mandates information.
Massachusetts H3446 amends Chapter 164 of the General Laws to require gas companies to obtain written consent from city councils or select boards before digging up streets, lanes, and highways. The bill mandates that gas companies provide detailed information about their projects, including the age and condition of pipelines, the purpose of the work, and any anticipated risks. Municipalities can petition the department if gas companies fail to comply with information requests.
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