HB1412

House Bill 1412 amends Arkansas Code § 15-71-110(d) to expand the authority of the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission regarding pipeline safety. The bill empowers the Commission to submit state certification to the federal government to regulate pipeline facilities used for transporting hazardous liquids or carbon dioxide. Specifically, the Commission is authorized to promulgate rules that align with the United States Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) standards. Upon achieving certification, the Commission will be responsible for administering and enforcing national safety standards and reporting requirements for these pipeline facilities within the state.