<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfNormal { text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfHG4 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfHG4C { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 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content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/49-34B"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfHG4">CHAPTER </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfNormal"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfHG4C">PIPELINE SAFETY</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfNormal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200df000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-1" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Definitions.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-2" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-2</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-2" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-2</span></a><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">. Repealed by SL 2018, ch 267, § 1.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-3" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-3</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Safety standards--Inspection program created.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-4" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-4</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Safety standards--Promulgation of rules--Considerations.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-5" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-5</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Noncompliance--Hearing--Corrective action.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-6" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-6</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Plan for inspection and maintenance of facility--Inadequate plan--Hearing--Revision.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-7" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-7</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Required records and information--Inspection by employee or agent of commission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-8" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-8</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Programs for prevention of damage.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-9" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-9</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Inspection fee for intrastate operators--Recovery of unreasonable fees--Pipeline safety account established.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-10" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-10</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Calculating inspection fee for intrastate operators.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-11" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-11</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Initial inspection fee for intrastate operators--Filing objection--Delinquency fee--Fees credited to pipeline safety account.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-12" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-12</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Civil penalty for violations--Maximum penalties--Penalties credited to pipeline safety account--Interstate facilities exempt.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-13" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-13</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Federal violations--Liability limitation--Remedies not affected.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-14" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-14</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Commission as regulatory agent of United States Department of Transportation--Certification--Duty.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-15" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-15</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Commission inspectors as federal agents--Duty.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-16" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-16</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Inspection fee for interstate operators--Objections to fee--Fees deposited in pipeline safety account.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-17" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-17</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Calculation of interstate operator's inspection fee.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-18" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-18</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Initial inspection fee for interstate operators--Filing objections--Hearings--Delinquency fee.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-19" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-19</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Federal inspection and safety standards--Enforcement certification--Promulgation of rules.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-20" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-20</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Promulgation of rules for calculation, assessment, and collection of fees.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-21" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-21</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Accident report available in judicial proceedings.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-22" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-22</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Trade secrets confidential--Limited disclosure.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-23" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-23</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Acceptance of federal moneys.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-24" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-24</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Waiver of compliance with standards--Reasons to be stated.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-25" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-25</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Damaging or tampering with sign or line markers prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-26" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-26</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Prohibition against disposing of, destroying or altering pipeline involved in emergency release--Violation as felony.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfB"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-27" rel="noopener"><span class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-27</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb2209995df30456a914fcc316af200dfDefaultParagraphFont">    Powers of commission in enforcement of chapter.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatute { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: 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p.sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cNoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 49-34B-1 - Definitions."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 49-34B-1 - Definitions."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/49-34B-1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-1" rel="noopener"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cSENU">49-34B-1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cSENU">. </span><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cCL">Definitions.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatute"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">Terms used in this chapter mean:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber1"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(1)    "Commission," the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber1"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(2)    "Emergency release," a release of a quantity of gas that is great enough to:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber2"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(a)    Pose a clear and immediate danger to life, health, or the environment; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber2"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(b)    Threaten a significant loss of property;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber1"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(3)    "Gas," natural gas, liquefied natural gas, flammable gas, gas that is toxic or corrosive, or liquefied petroleum gas in a distribution system;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber1"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(4)    "Gas pipeline," all parts of the physical facilities through which gas moves in transportation, including compressor units, delivery stations, fabricated assemblies, holders, metering stations, pipes, regulator stations, valves, and other appurtenances attached to the facilities;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber1"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(5)    "Gas pipeline facilities," new and existing pipelines and rights-of-way, within this state, which transport gas from an interstate gas pipeline to a direct sales customer, within this state, purchasing gas for the customer's own consumption, and any building, equipment, or facility used in the transportation of gas, or in the treatment of gas during the course of transportation, within this state;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber1"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(6)    "Inspection fee," any fee assessed to pipeline operators based on the expenses and obligations incurred by the commission in implementing and administering this chapter;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber1"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(7)    "Interstate pipeline," pipeline facilities used in the transportation of gas, which are subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 717 to 717z, inclusive (January 1, 2026), except any pipeline facility, within this state, transporting gas from an interstate gas pipeline to a direct sales customer, within this state, purchasing gas for the customer's own consumption;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber1"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(8)    "Intrastate pipeline," any pipeline or part of a pipeline to which this chapter applies, but which is not an interstate pipeline;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber1"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(9)    "Liquefied natural gas," natural gas or synthetic gas having methane (CH4) as its major constituent, which has been changed to a liquid or semisolid;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber1"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(10)    "Master meter system," any pipeline system for distributing gas within an apartment complex, housing project, mobile home park, or other definable area, where the operator purchases metered gas from an outside source for resale through a gas distribution pipeline system and the gas distribution pipeline system supplies the ultimate consumer who purchases the gas directly through a meter or by rents or other means;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber1"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(11)    "Pipeline operator," any person who owns or operates a pipeline;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber1"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(12)    "Release," any discharging, disposing, dumping, emitting, emptying, flowing, injecting, leaching, leaking, pouring, pumping, spilling, or uncontrolled escaping of a gas from a pipeline; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cStatuteNumber1"><span class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cDefaultParagraphFont">(13)    "Transportation of gas," the distribution, gathering, or transmission of gas by pipeline, or the storage of gas.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed24a76addd041beb0ecc4b4d9434e8cNormal"><span 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span.s559804a45f3248a085bf9393f0f26652DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s559804a45f3248a085bf9393f0f26652SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 49-34B-3 - Safety standards--Inspection program created."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 49-34B-3 - Safety standards--Inspection program created."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/49-34B-3"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s559804a45f3248a085bf9393f0f26652Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-3" rel="noopener"><span class="s559804a45f3248a085bf9393f0f26652SENU">49-34B-3</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s559804a45f3248a085bf9393f0f26652SENU">. </span><span class="s559804a45f3248a085bf9393f0f26652CL">Safety standards--Inspection program created.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s559804a45f3248a085bf9393f0f26652Statute"><span class="s559804a45f3248a085bf9393f0f26652DefaultParagraphFont">The federal safety standards as set forth in 49 C.F.R. parts 191 to 193, inclusive, 199, and appendices to parts 191 and 192 (January 1, 2026), are adopted as safety standards for this chapter. The commission shall establish and implement a pipeline safety inspection program to enforce these safety standards in a manner that fully complies with requirements for state certification pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60105 (January 1, 2026).</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s559804a45f3248a085bf9393f0f26652Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s559804a45f3248a085bf9393f0f26652000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s559804a45f3248a085bf9393f0f26652NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s559804a45f3248a085bf9393f0f26652DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s559804a45f3248a085bf9393f0f26652SCL">SL 1994, ch 357, § 2; SL 1995, ch 264, § 2; SL 1997, ch 268, § 2; SL 1999, ch 230, § 2; SL 2001, ch 258, § 2; SL 2003, ch 240, § 2; SL 2005, ch 247, § 2; SL 2007, ch 273, § 3; SL 2009, ch 242, § 3; SL 2010, ch 225, § 3; SL 2011, ch 210, § 3; SL 2012, ch 231, § 3; SL 2016, ch 226, § 3; SL 2019, ch 199, § 2; SL 2021, ch 201, § 1; SL 2023, ch 158, § 2; SL 2026, ch 186, § 2.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; 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The standards may apply to the construction, design, extension, inspection, installation, maintenance, operation, replacement, and testing of gas pipeline facilities. Standards affecting the construction, design, initial inspection, initial testing, and installation do not apply to pipeline facilities in existence on the date the standards are adopted by either this state or the federal government. The safety standards must be practicable and designed to meet the need for pipeline safety. In prescribing the standards, the commission shall consider:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7StatuteNumber1"><span class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Relevant available pipeline safety data;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7StatuteNumber1"><span class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Whether the standards are appropriate for the particular type of pipeline transportation of gas;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7StatuteNumber1"><span class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    The reasonableness of any proposed standards;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7StatuteNumber1"><span class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    The extent to which each standard will contribute to public safety; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7StatuteNumber1"><span class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7DefaultParagraphFont">(5)    The existing standards established by the secretary of the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §§ 60101 to 60143, inclusive (January 1, 2026).</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s82ab323e363b494a8d5feb56d02676c7SCL">SL 1994, ch 357, § 3; SL 1995, ch 264, § 3; SL 1997, ch 268, § 3; SL 1999, ch 230, § 3; SL 2001, ch 258, § 3; SL 2003, ch 240, § 3; SL 2005, ch 247, § 3; SL 2007, ch 273, § 4; SL 2009, ch 242, § 4; SL 2010, ch 225, § 4; SL 2011, ch 210, § 4; SL 2012, ch 231, § 4; SL 2016, ch 226, § 4; SL 2019, ch 199, § 3; SL 2021, ch 201, §  2; SL 2023, ch 158, § 3; SL 2026, ch 186, § 3.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070806Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070806SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070806CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070806Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070806DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070806000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070806SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070806SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070806Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-5"><span class="s2070806SENU">49-34B-5</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070806SENU">. </span><span class="s2070806CL">Noncompliance--Hearing--Corrective action.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070806Normal-000000"><span class="s2070806DefaultParagraphFont">Any person who engages in the intrastate transportation of gas or who owns or operates intrastate gas pipeline facilities shall at all times after the effective date of any applicable safety standard established under this chapter comply with the requirements of the standard. If the commission finds, after notice and opportunity for hearing, that a person has failed to comply with any applicable safety standard, the commission may order the person to take necessary corrective action to comply with the standard. Corrective action may include suspended or restricted use of the facility, physical inspection, testing, repair, replacement, or other action, as appropriate. The commission may issue an order without notice and opportunity for hearing if the commission determines that to do otherwise would result in the likelihood of serious harm to life, health, environment, or property. The commission shall include in such an order an opportunity for hearing as soon as practicable after issuance of the order.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070806Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070806000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070806Normal"><span class="s2070806SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070806SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 4.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070807Normal { text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2070807SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070807CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070807Normal-000000 { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2070807DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070807Normal-000001 { margin-left: 0.70in; text-indent: -0.45in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2070807000002 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070807SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070807SCL-000003 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070807Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-6"><span class="s2070807SENU">49-34B-6</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070807SENU">. </span><span class="s2070807CL">Plan for inspection and maintenance of facility--Inadequate plan--Hearing--Revision.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070807Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070807DefaultParagraphFont">The commission may require any person who engages in the intrastate transportation of gas or who owns or operates intrastate gas pipeline facilities subject to the provisions of this chapter to file with the commission a plan for inspection and maintenance of each such facility owned or operated by the person, and any changes in the plan, in accordance with the rules promulgated by the commission pursuant to chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=1-26"><span class="s2070807DefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span class="s2070807DefaultParagraphFont">. On finding that the plan is inadequate to achieve safe operation, the commission shall, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, require the plan to be revised. In determining the adequacy of the plan, the commission shall consider:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070807Normal-000001"><span class="s2070807DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Relevant available pipeline safety data;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070807Normal-000001"><span class="s2070807DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Whether the plan is appropriate for the particular type of pipeline transportation of gas;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070807Normal-000001"><span class="s2070807DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    The reasonableness of the plan; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070807Normal-000001"><span class="s2070807DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    The extent to which the plan will contribute to public safety.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070807Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070807000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070807Normal"><span class="s2070807SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070807SCL-000003"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 5.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070808Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070808SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070808CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070808Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070808DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070808000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070808SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070808SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070808Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-7"><span class="s2070808SENU">49-34B-7</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070808SENU">. </span><span class="s2070808CL">Required records and information--Inspection by employee or agent of commission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070808Normal-000000"><span class="s2070808DefaultParagraphFont">Any person who engages in the intrastate transportation of gas or who owns or operates intrastate gas pipeline facilities shall establish, maintain, and provide such records, reports, and information as the commission may require to determine whether the person has complied with the provisions of this chapter and the standards established under this chapter. Any such person shall, upon request of an employee or agent authorized by the commission, permit the employee or agent to inspect facilities, books, papers, records, and documents relevant to determining whether the person has complied with this chapter and the standards established pursuant to this chapter. Any employee or agent of the commission, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the individual in charge, may enter upon and inspect gas pipeline facilities at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070808Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070808000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070808Normal"><span class="s2070808SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070808SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 6.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070809Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070809SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070809CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070809Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070809DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070809000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070809SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070809SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070809Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-8"><span class="s2070809SENU">49-34B-8</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070809SENU">. </span><span class="s2070809CL">Programs for prevention of damage.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070809Normal-000000"><span class="s2070809DefaultParagraphFont">The commission shall encourage and promote programs designed to prevent damage to natural gas pipeline facilities as a consequence of demolition, excavation, tunneling, or construction activity.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070809Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070809000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070809Normal"><span class="s2070809SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070809SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 7.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070810Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070810SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070810CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070810Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070810DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070810000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070810SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070810SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070810Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-9"><span class="s2070810SENU">49-34B-9</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070810SENU">. </span><span class="s2070810CL">Inspection fee for intrastate operators--Recovery of unreasonable fees--Pipeline safety account established.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070810Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070810DefaultParagraphFont">From each pipeline operator subject to the intrastate pipeline inspection authority under this chapter, the commission shall assess and collect an inspection fee in an amount calculated according to § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-10"><span class="s2070810DefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-10</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070810DefaultParagraphFont">. To the extent it has jurisdiction, the commission shall allow the operator full rate recovery of inspection fees. The inspection fee shall be assessed annually. The operator may, within thirty days after the assessment is mailed, file written objections with the commission stating the grounds upon which it claims that the assessment is not reasonable. The commission shall within thirty days of receiving such objections hold a hearing and issue an order in accordance with its findings as to the proper amount to be assessed to the operator. The order may be appealed pursuant to chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=1-26"><span class="s2070810DefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span class="s2070810DefaultParagraphFont">. If an operator does not pay, or object to, the fee within thirty days after the assessment was mailed, the commission may impose a delinquency fee of ten percent of the inspection fee and interest at the rate of fifteen percent per year on the portion of the fee not paid. Fees collected under this section shall be credited to the pipeline safety account which is hereby established in the state treasury. Any interest earned on money in the fund shall be deposited in the fund. The money is continuously appropriated to the use of the commission to implement and administer the provisions of this chapter.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070810Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070810000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070810Normal"><span class="s2070810SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070810SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 8; SL 2007, ch 273, § 5.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070811Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070811SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070811CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070811Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070811DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070811000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070811SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070811SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070811Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-10"><span class="s2070811SENU">49-34B-10</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070811SENU">. </span><span class="s2070811CL">Calculating inspection fee for intrastate operators.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070811Normal-000000"><span class="s2070811DefaultParagraphFont">For each inspection fee assessed to intrastate gas pipeline operators, the commission shall calculate its total actual expenses and obligations incurred in implementing and administering this chapter. All expenses directly attributable to specific intrastate pipeline facilities shall be directly charged to the appropriate pipeline operators on an annual basis. For all expenses not directly attributable to intrastate gas distribution facilities, the commission shall assess each pipeline operator for a pro rata share of the expenses and obligations based on the number of meters in service on the preceding December thirty-first. For all expenses not directly attributable to intrastate gas transmission and gathering facilities, the commission shall assess each pipeline operator for a pro rata share of the expenses and obligations based on the percentage of total miles to be inspected that are or will be operated by each pipeline operator. For all expenses not directly attributable to intrastate liquefied petroleum gas facilities, the commission shall assess each pipeline operator for a pro rata share of expenses and obligations based on the percentage of total miles to be inspected that are or will be operated by each pipeline operator, until the commission adopts a rule providing for metered billing of facilities carrying liquefied petroleum gas.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070811Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070811000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070811Normal"><span class="s2070811SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070811SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 9; SL 2007, ch 273, § 6.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070812Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070812SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070812CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070812Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070812DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070812000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070812SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070812SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070812Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-11"><span class="s2070812SENU">49-34B-11</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070812SENU">. </span><span class="s2070812CL">Initial inspection fee for intrastate operators--Filing objection--Delinquency fee--Fees credited to pipeline safety account.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070812Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070812DefaultParagraphFont">An initial inspection fee shall be assessed on July 1, 1994, to all intrastate gas pipeline operators. The initial inspection fee is one hundred thousand dollars and shall be prorated among all intrastate gas pipeline operators based on their number of meters or miles of line, whichever is applicable, which are in service on December 31, 1993. To the extent it has jurisdiction, the commission shall allow the operator full rate recovery of the initial inspection fee. The operator may, within thirty days after the assessment is mailed, file written objections with the commission stating the grounds upon which it claims that the assessment is not reasonable. The commission shall within thirty days of receiving such objections hold a hearing and issue an order in accordance with its findings as to the proper amount to be assessed to the operator. The order may be appealed pursuant to chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=1-26"><span class="s2070812DefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070812DefaultParagraphFont">. If an operator does not pay, or object to, the initial inspection fee within thirty days after the assessment was mailed, the commission may impose a delinquency fee of ten percent of the initial inspection fee and interest at the rate of fifteen percent per year on the portion of the fee not paid. Fees collected under this section shall be credited to the pipeline safety account established in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-9"><span class="s2070812DefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-9</span></a><span class="s2070812DefaultParagraphFont">. Any interest earned on money in the fund shall be deposited in the fund. The money is continuously appropriated to the use of the commission to implement and administer the provisions of this chapter.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070812Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070812000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070812Normal"><span class="s2070812SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070812SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 10.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070813Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070813SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070813CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070813Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070813DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070813000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070813SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070813SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070813Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-12"><span class="s2070813SENU">49-34B-12</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070813SENU">. </span><span class="s2070813CL">Civil penalty for violations--Maximum penalties--Penalties credited to pipeline safety account--Interstate facilities exempt.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070813Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070813DefaultParagraphFont">Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule promulgated pursuant to this chapter is subject to a civil penalty to be imposed by the commission, after notice and opportunity for hearing. The civil penalty may not exceed two hundred thousand dollars for each violation each day that the violation persists, except that the maximum civil penalty may not exceed two million dollars for any related series of violations. In determining the amount of the penalty upon finding a violation, or the amount of a compromise settlement, the commission shall consider the appropriateness of the penalty to the size of the business of the person charged, the gravity of the violation, prior offenses and compliance history, the good faith of the person charged in attempting to achieve compliance, and such other matters as justice may require. All penalties collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the pipeline safety account, established pursuant to § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-9"><span class="s2070813DefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-9</span></a><span class="s2070813DefaultParagraphFont">. This section does not apply to interstate gas pipeline facilities.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070813Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070813000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070813Normal"><span class="s2070813SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070813SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 11; SL 2012, ch 231, § 5; SL 2019, ch 199, § 4.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaStatute { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaDefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daa000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaNoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 49-34B-13 - Federal violations--Liability limitation--Remedies not affected."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 49-34B-13 - Federal violations--Liability limitation--Remedies not affected."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/49-34B-13"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-13" rel="noopener"><span class="s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaSENU">49-34B-13</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaSENU">. </span><span class="s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaCL">Federal violations--Liability limitation--Remedies not affected.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaStatute"><span class="s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaDefaultParagraphFont">A person is not subject to civil penalties under this chapter if prior civil penalties have been imposed pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §§ 60101 to 60143, inclusive (January 1, 2026), for conduct that may give rise to a violation of both acts. Nothing in this chapter limits the powers of the commission or precludes the pursuit of any other administrative, civil, criminal, or injunctive remedy by the commission or any other person. Administrative remedies need not be exhausted to proceed under this chapter. The remedies provided by this chapter are in addition to those provided under existing statutory or common law.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daa000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s7e26e16c88704b139c4c7183ba260daaSCL">SL 1994, ch 357, § 12; SL 1995, ch 264, § 4; SL 1997, ch 268, § 4; SL 1999, ch 230, § 4; SL 2001, ch 258, § 4; SL 2003, ch 240, § 4; SL 2005, ch 247, § 4; SL 2007, ch 273, § 7; SL 2009, ch 242, § 5; SL 2010, ch 225, § 5; SL 2011, ch 210, § 5; SL 2012, ch 231, § 6; SL 2016, ch 226, § 5; SL 2019, ch 199, § 5; SL 2021, ch 201, § 3; SL 2023, ch 158, § 4; SL 2026, ch 186, § 4.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435NoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 49-34B-14 - Commission as regulatory agent of United States Department of Transportation--Certification--Duty."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 49-34B-14 - Commission as regulatory agent of United States Department of Transportation--Certification--Duty."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/49-34B-14"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-14" rel="noopener"><span class="s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435SENU">49-34B-14</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435SENU">. </span><span class="s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435CL">Commission as regulatory agent of United States Department of Transportation--Certification--Duty.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435DefaultParagraphFont">The commission may, to the extent authorized by agreement with the secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, act as agent for the secretary of transportation to implement the provisions of 49 U.S.C. §§ 60101 to 60143, inclusive (January 1, 2026), and any federal pipeline safety regulations promulgated with respect to interstate gas pipelines located within this state, as necessary to obtain annual federal certification. If the commission agrees to serve as an agent for the Department of Transportation, the commission must, to the extent authorized by federal law, inspect pipelines in the state as authorized by § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-3" rel="noopener"><span class="s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435DefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-3</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435DefaultParagraphFont"> and other applicable provisions of this chapter.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s15ef3b2148dd4fffa68796fd64762435SCL">SL 1994, ch 357, § 13; SL 1995, ch 264, § 5; SL 1997, ch 268, § 5; SL 1999, ch 230, § 5; SL 2001, ch 258, § 5; SL 2003, ch 240, § 5; SL 2005, ch 247, § 5; SL 2007, ch 273, § 8; SL 2009, ch 242, § 6; SL 2010, ch 225, § 6; SL 2011, ch 210, § 6; SL 2012, ch 231, § 7; SL 2016, ch 226, § 6; SL 2019, ch 199, § 6; SL 2021, ch 201, § 4; SL 2023, ch 158, § 5; SL 2026, ch 186, § 5.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0NoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 49-34B-15 - Commission inspectors as federal agents--Duty."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 49-34B-15 - Commission inspectors as federal agents--Duty."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/49-34B-15"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-15" rel="noopener"><span class="sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0SENU">49-34B-15</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0SENU">. </span><span class="sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0CL">Commission inspectors as federal agents--Duty.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0Statute"><span class="sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0DefaultParagraphFont">The commission may seek and accept federal designation of the commission's pipeline inspectors as federal agents for the purposes of inspection pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §§ 60101 to 60143, inclusive (January 1, 2026), and federal rules adopted to implement those statutes. If the Department of Transportation delegates inspection authority to the state as provided in this section, the commission must carry out its delegated federal authority.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sedf50c2172b34b52beeabfc71f5f00f0SCL">SL 1994, ch 357, § 14; SL 1995, ch 264, § 6; SL 1997, ch 268, § 6; SL 1999, ch 230, § 6; SL 2001, ch 258, § 6; SL 2003, ch 240, § 6; SL 2005, ch 247, § 6; SL 2007, ch 273, § 9; SL 2009, ch 242, § 7; SL 2010, ch 225, § 7; SL 2011, ch 210, § 7; SL 2012, ch 231, § 8; SL 2016, ch 226, § 7; SL 2019, ch 199, § 7; SL 2021, ch 201, § 5; SL 2023, ch 158, § 6; SL 2026, ch 186, § 6.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070817Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070817SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070817CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070817Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070817DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070817000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070817SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070817SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070817Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-16"><span class="s2070817SENU">49-34B-16</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070817SENU">. </span><span class="s2070817CL">Inspection fee for interstate operators--Objections to fee--Fees deposited in pipeline safety account.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070817Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070817DefaultParagraphFont">From each pipeline operator subject to the interstate pipeline inspection authority granted under this chapter, the commission shall assess and collect an inspection fee in an amount calculated under § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-17"><span class="s2070817DefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-17</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070817DefaultParagraphFont">. The inspection fee shall be assessed annually. The operator may, within thirty days after the assessment is mailed, file written objections with the commission stating the grounds upon which it claims that the assessment is not reasonable. The commission shall within thirty days of receiving such objections hold a hearing and issue an order in accordance with its findings as to the proper amount to be assessed to the operator. The order shall be appealable pursuant to chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=1-26"><span class="s2070817DefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070817DefaultParagraphFont">. If an operator does not pay, or object to, the fee within thirty days after the assessment is mailed, the commission may impose a delinquency fee of ten percent of the inspection fee and interest at the rate of fifteen percent per year on the portion of the fee not paid. Fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the pipeline safety account established in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-9"><span class="s2070817DefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-9</span></a><span class="s2070817DefaultParagraphFont">. Any interest earned on money in the fund shall be deposited in the fund. The money is continuously appropriated to the use of the commission to implement and administer the provisions of this chapter.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070817Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070817000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070817Normal"><span class="s2070817SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070817SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 15; SL 2007, ch 273, § 10.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070818Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070818SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070818CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070818Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070818DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070818000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070818SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070818SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070818Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-17"><span class="s2070818SENU">49-34B-17</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070818SENU">. </span><span class="s2070818CL">Calculation of interstate operator's inspection fee.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070818Normal-000000"><span class="s2070818DefaultParagraphFont">For each inspection fee assessed to interstate gas pipeline operators, the commission shall calculate its total actual expenses and obligations incurred in implementing and administering this chapter. All expenses directly attributable to specific interstate gas pipeline facilities shall be directly charged to the appropriate pipeline operators on an annual basis. For all expenses not directly attributable to interstate pipeline facilities, the commission shall assess each pipeline operator for a pro rata share of the expenses and obligations based on the percentage of the total miles of pipeline to be inspected that are operated or will be operated by each pipeline operator.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070818Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070818000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070818Normal"><span class="s2070818SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070818SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 16; SL 2007, ch 273, § 11.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070819Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070819SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070819CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070819Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070819DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070819000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070819SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070819SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070819Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-18"><span class="s2070819SENU">49-34B-18</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070819SENU">. </span><span class="s2070819CL">Initial inspection fee for interstate operators--Filing objections--Hearings--Delinquency fee.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070819Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070819DefaultParagraphFont">Upon certification as a federal agent, the commission shall assess an initial inspection fee upon all interstate gas pipeline operators. The initial inspection fee is based on the commission's estimated costs of its first six months of operation as a federal agent. The initial inspection fee shall be prorated based on each interstate gas pipeline operator's total miles of line located within this state. The operator may, within thirty days after the assessment is mailed, file written objections with the commission stating the grounds upon which it claims that the assessment is not reasonable. The commission shall within thirty days of receiving such objections hold a hearing and issue an order in accordance with its findings as to the proper amount to be assessed to the operator. The order shall be appealable pursuant to chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=1-26"><span class="s2070819DefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070819DefaultParagraphFont">. If an operator does not pay, or object to, the initial inspection fee within thirty days after the assessment is mailed, the commission may impose a delinquency fee of ten percent of the initial inspection fee and interest at the rate of fifteen percent per year on the portion of the initial inspection fee not paid. Fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the pipeline safety account established in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-9"><span class="s2070819DefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-9</span></a><span class="s2070819DefaultParagraphFont">. Any interest earned on money in the fund shall be deposited in the fund. The money is continuously appropriated to the use of the commission to implement and administer the provisions of this chapter.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070819Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070819000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070819Normal"><span class="s2070819SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070819SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 17.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; 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margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 49-34B-19 - Federal inspection and safety standards--Enforcement certification--Promulgation of rules."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 49-34B-19 - Federal inspection and safety standards--Enforcement certification--Promulgation of rules."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/49-34B-19"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-19" rel="noopener"><span class="s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aSENU">49-34B-19</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aSENU">. </span><span class="s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aCL">Federal inspection and safety standards--Enforcement certification--Promulgation of rules.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aStatute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aDefaultParagraphFont">The commission may promulgate pipeline inspection and safety rules, pursuant to chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=1-26" rel="noopener"><span class="s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aDefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span class="s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aDefaultParagraphFont">, to the extent necessary to enable the state to qualify for annual federal certification to operate the federal pipeline inspection program of intrastate and interstate gas pipelines as authorized by 49 U.S.C. §§ 60101 to 60143, inclusive (January 1, 2026).</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764a000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s8653d6da0147416892758cce55de764aSCL">SL 1994, ch 357, § 18; SL 1995, ch 264, § 7; SL 1997, ch 268, § 7; SL 1999, ch 230, § 7; SL 2001, ch 258, § 7; SL 2003, ch 240, § 7; SL 2005, ch 247, § 7; SL 2007, ch 273, § 12; SL 2009, ch 242, § 8; SL 2010, ch 225, § 8; SL 2011, ch 210, § 8; SL 2012, ch 231, § 9; SL 2016, ch 226, § 8; SL 2019, ch 199, § 8; SL 2021, ch 201, § 6; SL 2023, ch 158, § 7; SL 2026, ch 186, § 7.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070821Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070821SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070821CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070821Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070821DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070821000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070821SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070821SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070821Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-20"><span class="s2070821SENU">49-34B-20</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070821SENU">. </span><span class="s2070821CL">Promulgation of rules for calculation, assessment, and collection of fees.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070821Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070821DefaultParagraphFont">The commission may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=1-26"><span class="s2070821DefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070821DefaultParagraphFont"> governing the calculation, assessment, and collection of the fees imposed in §§ </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-9"><span class="s2070821DefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-9</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070821DefaultParagraphFont"> to </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-11"><span class="s2070821DefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-11</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070821DefaultParagraphFont">, inclusive, and </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-16"><span class="s2070821DefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-16</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070821DefaultParagraphFont"> to </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-18"><span class="s2070821DefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-18</span></a><span class="s2070821DefaultParagraphFont">, inclusive.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070821Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070821000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070821Normal"><span class="s2070821SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070821SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 19.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; 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font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070822SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070822Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-21"><span class="s2070822SENU">49-34B-21</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070822SENU">. </span><span class="s2070822CL">Accident report available in judicial proceedings.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070822Normal-000000"><span class="s2070822DefaultParagraphFont">Any accident report related to pipeline safety made by an employee or agent of the commission is available for use in any civil, criminal, or other judicial proceeding arising out of the accident. The employee or agent may be required to testify in the proceedings as to the facts developed in the investigation. A report made available to the public need not identify individuals. Any report on research projects, demonstration projects, and other related activities is public information.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070822Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070822000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070822Normal"><span class="s2070822SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070822SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 20.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcStatute { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcDefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfc000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcNoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 49-34B-22 - Trade secrets confidential--Limited disclosure."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 49-34B-22 - Trade secrets confidential--Limited disclosure."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/49-34B-22"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-34B-22" rel="noopener"><span class="s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcSENU">49-34B-22</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcSENU">. </span><span class="s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcCL">Trade secrets confidential--Limited disclosure.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcStatute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcDefaultParagraphFont">All information granted to, reported to, or obtained by the commission under this chapter, which is a trade secret, as defined in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=37-29-1" rel="noopener"><span class="s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcDefaultParagraphFont">37-29-1</span></a><span class="s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcDefaultParagraphFont">, is confidential, except that the information may be disclosed to the commission or its agent responsible for enforcing this chapter. Nothing in this section authorizes the withholding of information by the commission from a committee of the Legislature.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfc000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s92ad587045de446b97c801baab8c2cfcSCL">SL 1994, ch 357, § 21; SL 1997, ch 268, § 8; SL 1999, ch 230, § 8; SL 2001, ch 258, § 8; SL 2003, ch 240, § 8; SL 2005, ch 247, § 8; SL 2007, ch 273, § 13; SL 2009, ch 242, § 9; SL 2010, ch 225, § 9; SL 2011, ch 210, § 9; SL 2012, ch 231, § 10; SL 2016, ch 226, § 9; SL 2019, ch 199, § 9; SL 2023, ch 158, § 8; SL 2026, ch 186, § 8.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070824Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070824SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070824CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070824Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070824DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070824000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070824SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070824SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070824Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-23"><span class="s2070824SENU">49-34B-23</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070824SENU">. </span><span class="s2070824CL">Acceptance of federal moneys.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070824Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070824DefaultParagraphFont">The commission may accept any moneys made available to this state by the United States of America or any department or agency thereof with respect to prescribing, setting, and enforcing rules and safety standards for the transportation of natural and other gas by pipelines in accordance with federal law. Any moneys received shall be credited to the pipeline safety account, established pursuant to § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-9"><span class="s2070824DefaultParagraphFont">49-34B-9</span></a><span class="s2070824DefaultParagraphFont">. The commission may do anything not contrary to the laws of this state or required of this state by federal law in order to obtain such federal money.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070824Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070824000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070824Normal"><span class="s2070824SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070824SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 22.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070825Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070825SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070825CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070825Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070825DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070825000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070825SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070825SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070825Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-24"><span class="s2070825SENU">49-34B-24</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070825SENU">. </span><span class="s2070825CL">Waiver of compliance with standards--Reasons to be stated.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070825Normal-000000"><span class="s2070825DefaultParagraphFont">Upon application by any person engaged in the transportation of gas or the operation of pipeline facilities, the commission may, after notice and opportunity for hearing and under such terms and conditions and to such extent as the commission deems appropriate, waive in whole or in part compliance with any standards established pursuant to this chapter, on determining that a waiver of compliance with such standard is not inconsistent with gas pipeline safety. The commission shall state the reasons for any such waiver.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070825Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070825000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070825Normal"><span class="s2070825SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070825SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 23.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070826Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070826SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070826CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070826Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070826DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070826000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070826SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070826SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070826Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-25"><span class="s2070826SENU">49-34B-25</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070826SENU">. </span><span class="s2070826CL">Damaging or tampering with sign or line markers prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070826Normal-000000"><span class="s2070826DefaultParagraphFont">No person may deface, mar, damage, remove, injure, displace, destroy, or tamper with any sign or line marker marking the location of a pipeline. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070826Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070826000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070826Normal"><span class="s2070826SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070826SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 24.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070827Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070827SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070827CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070827Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070827DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070827Normal-000001 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.25in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070827000002 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070827SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070827SCL-000003 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070827Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-26"><span class="s2070827SENU">49-34B-26</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070827SENU">. </span><span class="s2070827CL">Prohibition against disposing of, destroying or altering pipeline involved in emergency release--Violation as felony.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070827Normal-000000"><span class="s2070827DefaultParagraphFont">After an emergency release from a pipeline has occurred, no pipeline operator, or its employee or agent, may dispose of, destroy, or alter the part of a pipeline that was involved in the emergency release until approval is granted by the commission. This section does not prevent an operator from taking appropriate action to limit or prevent the further release of gas. The authority of the commission to grant approval may not be delegated.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070827Normal-000001"><span class="s2070827DefaultParagraphFont">This section may not be construed to prevent the excavation and removal from the ground of a pipeline or part of a pipeline if the pipeline is not intentionally altered in a manner that prevents or hinders a determination of the cause of the emergency release. A person who knowingly violates the provisions of this section, or who denies the commission access to the pipeline for the purposes of inspection, is guilty of a Class 5 felony.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070827Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070827000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070827Normal"><span class="s2070827SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070827SCL-000003"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 25.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-34B - PIPELINE SAFETY</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2070828Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070828SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070828CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2070828Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2070828DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070828000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070828SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2070828SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } body { text-decoration-skip-ink: none; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2070828Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=49-34B-27"><span class="s2070828SENU">49-34B-27</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070828SENU">. </span><span class="s2070828CL">Powers of commission in enforcement of chapter.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070828Normal-000000"><span class="s2070828DefaultParagraphFont">The commission may, to the extent necessary to carry out the enforcement responsibilities of this chapter, conduct investigations, make reports, issue subpoenas, conduct hearings, require the production of relevant documents and records, take depositions, and conduct research, testing, development, demonstration, and training activities.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070828Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070828000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2070828Normal"><span class="s2070828SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2070828SCL-000002"> SL 1994, ch 357, § 26.</span></p></div></body></html>