Pipeline Safety Bill Signed into Law

Gov. Tom Corbett has signed into law legislation authorizing increased state oversight of natural gas pipelines in Pennsylvania.

State Representative Matt Baker says the new law will allow Pennsylvania for the first time to regulate and conduct oversight of pipelines.

"This is very important given the fact that the Marcellus Shale industry has taken off. This will also allow the Public Utility Commission to draw down more federal funding to hire additional pipeline safety inspectors. So the more pipeline safety inspectors we have out in the field, the better we think it'll be for all consumers in Pennsylvania," Baker said.

Baker said he’s pleased that the governor and General Assembly recognized the need for quick action on the legislation.

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