(1) The commission may conduct research, testing, development and training necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.
  (2) Upon request, the commission shall furnish to the federal department of transportation any information it has concerning the safety of any materials, operations, devices or processes relating to the transportation of gas or the operation of pipeline facilities.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 483.159

  • Commission: means the public service commission. See Michigan Laws 483.151
  • Gas: means natural gas, flammable gas, or gas that is toxic or corrosive. See Michigan Laws 483.151
  • Pipeline facilities: includes , but is not limited to, new and existing pipeline rights-of-way, and any equipment, facility, or building used in the transportation of gas or the treatment of gas during the course of transportation. See Michigan Laws 483.151
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
  (3) The commission is authorized to advise, assist and cooperate with other state departments and agencies and other interested public and private agencies and persons, in the planning and development of safety standards, and methods for inspecting and testing to determine compliance with safety standards.