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Illinois Pipeline Regulation Update

[37 Ill. Reg. 15336]

On September 30, 2013 the Illinois Commerce Commission published an update to their rules in Title 83 Chapter I Part 590. In addition to the sections of 49 CFR Part 191 that were incorporated by reference in January 1, 2011, the Commission incorporated 49 CFR Section 191.12 and 191.22 as of January 1, 2013. The Commission also added a new section 590.20 entitled Submission of Federal Reports to the Commission. This regulation required each individual who engages in the transportation of gas or who owns or operates pipeline facilities to file any report sent to PHMSA under 49 CFR 191.11, 191.12, 191.13 and 191.25 with the Commission. These updates are effective September 10, 2013.