§ 49-34B-1 Definition of terms
§ 49-34B-3 Pipeline safety inspection program created–Compliance program
§ 49-34B-4 Promulgation of safety standards–Considerations
§ 49-34B-5 Noncompliance–Hearing–Corrective action
§ 49-34B-6 Plan for inspection and maintenance of facility–Inadequate plan–Hearing–Revision
§ 49-34B-7 Required records and information–Inspection by employee or agent of commission
§ 49-34B-8 Programs for prevention of damage
§ 49-34B-9 Inspection fee for intrastate operators–Recovery of unreasonable fees–Pipeline safety account established
§ 49-34B-10 Calculating inspection fee for intrastate operators
§ 49-34B-11 Initial inspection fee for intrastate operators–Filing objection–Delinquency fee–Fees credited to pipeline safety account
§ 49-34B-12 Civil penalty for violations–Maximum penalties–Penalties credited to pipeline safety account–Interstate facilities exempt
§ 49-34B-13 Conduct in violation of federal act–Authority of commission to pursue remedies
§ 49-34B-14 Commission as agent of United States Department of Transportation in regulating interstate pipelines
§ 49-34B-15 Designation of commission’s inspectors as federal agents
§ 49-34B-16 Inspection fee for interstate operators–Objections to fee–Fees deposited in pipeline safety account
§ 49-34B-17 Calculation of interstate operator’s inspection fee
§ 49-34B-18 Initial inspection fee for interstate operators–Filing objections–Hearings–Delinquency fee
§ 49-34B-19 Promulgation of inspection and safety rules
§ 49-34B-20 Promulgation of rules for calculation, assessment, and collection of fees
§ 49-34B-21 Accident report available in judicial proceedings
§ 49-34B-22 Trade secrets information confidential
§ 49-34B-23 Acceptance of federal moneys
§ 49-34B-24 Waiver of compliance with standards–Reasons to be stated
§ 49-34B-25 Damaging or tampering with sign or line markers prohibited–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 49-34B-26 Prohibition against disposing of, destroying or altering pipeline involved in emergency release–Violation as felony
§ 49-34B-27 Powers of commission in enforcement of chapter

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 49 > Chapter 34B - Pipeline Safety

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