Massachusetts S2118 amends gas safety regulations to enhance leak detection, reporting, and repair timelines.

Massachusetts S2118 amends existing gas safety regulations to improve leak detection, reporting, and repair timelines. The bill requires gas companies to notify the fire department and law enforcement within an hour of detecting a leak. It mandates that gas companies repair Grade 3 leaks with significant environmental impact within six months. The bill also requires gas companies to report detailed data on leaks, including location, classification, and repair dates, in their annual service quality standards report.

Massachusetts S2118 amends gas safety regulations to enhance leak detection, reporting, and repair timelines.

Massachusetts S2118 amends existing gas safety regulations to improve leak detection, reporting, and repair timelines. The bill requires gas companies to notify the fire department and law enforcement within an hour of detecting a leak. It mandates that gas companies repair Grade 3 leaks with significant environmental impact within six months. The bill also requires gas companies to report detailed data on leaks, including location, classification, and repair dates, in their annual service quality standards report.