Updates South Dakota pipeline safety inspection regulations to align with federal standards.

This bill updates South Dakota's pipeline safety inspection regulations to align with federal standards set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations. The Public Utilities Commission of South Dakota will adopt these federal safety standards as minimum requirements for pipeline safety. The bill also establishes a pipeline safety inspection program to enforce these standards, allowing the commission to act as an agent for the U.S. Department of Transportation. The commission can promulgate inspection and safety rules to qualify for federal certification.

Updates South Dakota pipeline safety inspection regulations to align with federal standards.

This bill updates South Dakota's pipeline safety inspection regulations to align with federal standards set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations. The Public Utilities Commission of South Dakota will adopt these federal safety standards as minimum requirements for pipeline safety. The bill also establishes a pipeline safety inspection program to enforce these standards, allowing the commission to act as an agent for the U.S. Department of Transportation. The commission can promulgate inspection and safety rules to qualify for federal certification.