Michigan Compiled Laws Act 165 Of 1969 Gas Safety Standards (483.151 - 483.162)

AN ACT to authorize the public service commission to establish and enforce gas safety standards; and to provide penalties for violations thereof.

History: 1969, Act 165, Imd. Eff. Aug. 5, 1969

Section 483.151 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Commission” means the public service commission. (b) “Gas” means natural gas, flammable gas, or gas that is toxic...
Section 483.152 Rules And Standards; Criteria; Waiver.
(1) The commission shall promulgate rules and prescribe safety standards for pipeline facilities and the transportation of gas in accordance with the administrative procedures...
Section 483.153 Gas Transporters, Pipe Line Owners And Operators; Duties.
Any person who engages in the transportation of gas or who owns or operates a pipeline facility shall: (a) Comply with the requirements of...
Section 483.154 Inspection And Maintenance Plan; Filing, Changes, Determination Of Adequacy.
Any person who engages in the transportation of gas or who owns or operates pipeline facilities shall file with the commission a plan for...
Section 483.155 Records And Reports; Inspection.
Any person who engages in the transportation of gas or who owns or operates pipeline facilities shall establish and maintain such records, make such...
Section 483.156 Inspection And Investigation; Reports Of Noncompliance; Right Of Entry.
The commission may conduct such inspection and investigation as may be necessary to aid in the enforcement of the provisions of this act and...
Section 483.157 Accident Reports; Use In Judicial Proceedings; Testimony; Public Inspection.
Accident reports made by any officer, employee or agent of the commission shall be available for use in any civil, criminal or other judicial...
Section 483.158 Trade Secrets, Confidentiality; Disclosure To Legislative Committee.
All information reported to or otherwise obtained by the commission or its representative pursuant to sections 5, 6 or 7, which information contains or...
Section 483.159 Research, Testing, Development And Training; Cooperation With State And Federal Agencies.
(1) The commission may conduct research, testing, development and training necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. (2) Upon request, the commission...
Section 483.160 Exemptions; Applicability Of Act.
(1) This act does not apply to a pipeline facility or the transportation of gas subject to the jurisdiction of the federal energy regulatory...
Section 483.161 Penalties.
(1) A person who violates this act or a rule promulgated under this act is subject to a fine of not more than $10,000.00...
Section 483.162 Injunctive Relief; Jurisdiction; Notice; Opportunity To Comply.
The Ingham county circuit court has jurisdiction to restrain violations of this act, including the restraint of transportation of gas or the operation of...

Last modified: October 10, 2016