§ 39-1-2.1. Presumption of in-state use or intrastate commerce upon use or transportation of liquefied natural gas within the state.
Whereas it is in the public interest of the state that the personal safety of its inhabitants and visitors be protected, and that property situated within the borders of the state be safeguarded, and whereas it is well known and accepted that the use, storage, transmission, or transportation of liquefied natural gas involves an opportunity for the cause of personal injury or property damage, the general assembly hereby declares that the reasonable exercise of its police power for the safety and welfare of the inhabitants and visitors of the state and for the protection of property located within the state requires the control and regulation of the use, storage, transmission, and transportation of liquefied natural gas. Accordingly, the use, storage, transmission, or transportation of liquefied natural gas within the state shall raise a presumption that the liquefied natural gas is intended for use or consumption within the state or for transmission or transportation from one place to another within the state; and the general laws of the state applicable to public utilities and carriers and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder shall apply thereto; provided, however, (1) That in the safety and security zone for LNG tankers in transit upon the navigable waterways of the state of Rhode Island, established by the United States Coast Guard by 33 C.F.R. § 165.121, and authorized by the United States Code Title 33 Chapter 25 Section 1225, there shall be no:
(1) LNG ships in transit must maintain an exclusion zone of two (2) miles ahead, one mile behind; five hundred (500) yards on either side, and thirty (30) feet overhead clearance within which there shall be no:
(a) Persons;
(b) Piers, wharves, docks, bulkheads, or similar structures within or contiguous to navigable structures;
(c) Waterfront facilities on land located within the state of Rhode Island;
(d) Flammable materials;
(e) Hunting grounds or areas from which an incendiary device could be launched; or
(f) Welding, torch cutting, or other hotwork within such prescribed safety and security zone.
History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 270, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 565, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-1 - Public Utilities Commission
Section 39-1-1. - Declaration of policy — Purposes.
Section 39-1-2. - Definitions.
Section 39-1-3. - Commission and division established — Functions of commission — Administrator.
Section 39-1-4. - Composition of commission — Terms — Vacancies.
Section 39-1-5. - Removal of commissioner from office.
Section 39-1-6. - Holding over in office.
Section 39-1-7. - Powers of commission — Seal.
Section 39-1-8. - Quorum — Meetings.
Section 39-1-9. - Clerk — Oath of office.
Section 39-1-10. - Powers and duties of clerk.
Section 39-1-11. - Proceedings before commission.
Section 39-1-12. - Prehearing procedure — Formulating issues — Copies of exhibits.
Section 39-1-13. - Subpoena powers of commissioners.
Section 39-1-14. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-15. - Investigators and examiners.
Section 39-1-15.1. - Enforcement powers of inspectors.
Section 39-1-15.2. - Enforcement by police departments.
Section 39-1-16. - Depositions.
Section 39-1-17. - Consumers’ council participation.
Section 39-1-18. - Hearings and records — Certified copies.
Section 39-1-19. - Personnel — Legal representation.
Section 39-1-20. - Assistance for investigations and hearings.
Section 39-1-21. - Access to premises of utility.
Section 39-1-22. - False returns.
Section 39-1-23. - Administrative expenses — Assessment against utilities.
Section 39-1-24. - Certification, collection, and deposit of assessments.
Section 39-1-25. - Objection to assessments.
Section 39-1-27. - Electric distribution companies required to file restructuring plans.
Section 39-1-27.2. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-27.3.1. - Option to return to standard offer.
Section 39-1-27.4. - Transition charges authorized.
Section 39-1-27.5. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-27.6. - Standards of conduct.
Section 39-1-27.7. - System reliability and least-cost procurement.
Section 39-1-27.7.1. - Revenue decoupling.
Section 39-1-27.8. - Supply procurement portfolio.
Section 39-1-27.9. - Office of energy resources participation.
Section 39-1-27.11. - Affordable gas for public housing authorities.
Section 39-1-27.12. - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Plan.
Section 39-1-27.13. - Alternative suppliers and purchase of receivables program.
Section 39-1-28. - Acceptance of grants.
Section 39-1-29. - Proceedings before federal agencies — Cooperation with other agencies.
Section 39-1-30. - Zoning review — Approval of ordinances and regulations.
Section 39-1-30.1. - Validation of location of utilities.
Section 39-1-30.2. - Possession of land adverse to a utility.
Section 39-1-31. - Eminent domain.
Section 39-1-32. - Emergency powers of commission.
Section 39-1-34. - Disposition of fees.
Section 39-1-35. - Conflict of interest.
Section 39-1-36. - Offices of commission and division.
Section 39-1-37. - “Public utility administrator” defined — Continuity of functions.
Section 39-1-37.1. - Ratepayers advisory board.
Section 39-1-38. - Liberal construction — Incidental powers — Severability.
Section 39-1-39. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-40. - Toll-free telephone service for complaints.
Section 39-1-41. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-42. - Access to telephone information services for persons with disabilities.
Section 39-1-43. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-44. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-45. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-46. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-47. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-48. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-49. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-50. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-51. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-52. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-53. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-54. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-55. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-56. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-57. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-58. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-59. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-60. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-61. - Rhode Island telecommunications education access fund.