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Bill would earmark PG&E fines for better pipelines

Posted on May 31, 2012 by integritythatworks

Two Bay Area lawmakers want to use revenue raised from fines leveled against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. – in connection with 2010′s San Bruno gas line explosion – to pay for upgrades to the utility’s transmission system, saying the … Continue reading →

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State Hearing to Focus on Increasing Funding for CA Public Utilities Commission

Posted on April 11, 2012 by integritythatworks

The California Public Utilities Commission is seeking to add seven new positions to its gas safety division  A state assemblyman will be leading a hearing today to talk about possibly beefing up state regulators’ ability to oversee pipeline safety in … Continue reading →

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Pipeline regulators propose broader public access

Posted on March 30, 2012 by integritythatworks

The California Public Utilities Commission on Monday proposed opening up public access to most records under the agency’s purview, a dramatic shift that would allow Californians to view documents detailing the safety records of natural-gas pipelines running under their neighborhoods. … Continue reading →

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