49-34B-17. Calculation of interstate operator's inspection fee.
For each inspection fee assessed to interstate gas pipeline operators, the commission shall calculate its total actual expenses and obligations incurred in implementing and administering this chapter. All expenses directly attributable to specific interstate gas pipeline facilities shall be directly charged to the appropriate pipeline operators on an annual basis. For all expenses not directly attributable to interstate pipeline facilities, the commission shall assess each pipeline operator for a pro rata share of the expenses and obligations based on the percentage of the total miles of pipeline to be inspected that are operated or will be operated by each pipeline operator.
Source: SL 1994, ch 357, §16; SL 2007, ch 273, §11.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Section 49-34B-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 49-34B-3 - Pipeline safety inspection program created--Compliance program.
Section 49-34B-4 - Promulgation of safety standards--Considerations.
Section 49-34B-5 - Noncompliance--Hearing--Corrective action.
Section 49-34B-7 - Required records and information--Inspection by employee or agent of commission.
Section 49-34B-8 - Programs for prevention of damage.
Section 49-34B-10 - Calculating inspection fee for intrastate operators.
Section 49-34B-13 - Conduct in violation of federal act--Authority of commission to pursue remedies.
Section 49-34B-15 - Designation of commission's inspectors as federal agents.
Section 49-34B-17 - Calculation of interstate operator's inspection fee.
Section 49-34B-19 - Promulgation of inspection and safety rules.
Section 49-34B-20 - Promulgation of rules for calculation, assessment, and collection of fees.
Section 49-34B-21 - Accident report available in judicial proceedings.
Section 49-34B-22 - Trade secrets information confidential.
Section 49-34B-23 - Acceptance of federal moneys.
Section 49-34B-24 - Waiver of compliance with standards--Reasons to be stated.
Section 49-34B-27 - Powers of commission in enforcement of chapter.