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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 2Ch. 4§ 4355 Pipeline Safety Inspection Reports

§ 4355 Pipeline Safety Inspection Reports

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 4355 Pipeline Safety Inspection Reports

Key Takeaways

  • •After checking pipelines, the commission must give the operator a written report within 30 days.
  • •If the report shows safety problems, the operator has 30 days to send a plan to fix them.
  • •The commission shares these reports and fix-it plans with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Example

A company owns a gas pipeline that gets inspected.

If the inspection finds a leak or other safety issue, the company gets a report and must tell the commission how and when they’ll fix it. If they don’t, they could get in trouble.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4355 Pipeline Safety Inspection Reports

Except as specified in Section 4356, after each inspection, the commission shall furnish the operator, or a representative designated in writing by the operator, with a written copy of the inspection report within 30 days of the inspection, and the report shall indicate any violations of applicable federal or state pipeline safety laws or regulations. Upon receipt of a report indicating a safety violation, the operator shall file, within 30 days, a written response with the commission which acknowledges receipt of the report and specifies a compliance plan for correcting the safety violations, including, if appropriate, a timetable for completing necessary repairs or improvements to the distribution system. The commission shall furnish copies of inspection reports indicating safety violations, and responses to these reports, to the United States Department of Transportation and to the department. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1601, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1991, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1601.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

inspectioncompliancecommissionportregulationsafetyunited states departmentoperative july

Related Statutes

  • § 4352 Mobilehome Park Gas Safety
  • § 4354 Mobilehome Park Distribution Reports
  • § 4358 Mobilehome Park Gas Surcharge
  • § 765.9 Rail Safety Fund Allocation
  • § 99251 Operator Claim Certification Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 4355.
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