Massachusetts H3533 enhances gas infrastructure safety by setting leak classifications, reporting requirements, and penalties for non-compliance.

Massachusetts H3533 establishes uniform natural gas leak classifications and reporting requirements for gas companies. It mandates that gas leaks be classified into three grades: Grade 1 (hazardous), Grade 2 (non-hazardous but requiring repair), and Grade 3 (non-hazardous and monitored). Gas companies must report leaks to the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and make information available to public safety officials upon request. The DPU is tasked with promulgating regulations for leak classifications, overseeing company responses, and maintaining a public database of complaints.

Massachusetts H3533 enhances gas infrastructure safety by setting leak classifications, reporting requirements, and penalties for non-compliance.

Massachusetts H3533 establishes uniform natural gas leak classifications and reporting requirements for gas companies. It mandates that gas leaks be classified into three grades: Grade 1 (hazardous), Grade 2 (non-hazardous but requiring repair), and Grade 3 (non-hazardous and monitored). Gas companies must report leaks to the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and make information available to public safety officials upon request. The DPU is tasked with promulgating regulations for leak classifications, overseeing company responses, and maintaining a public database of complaints.