Amendment #28, as changed to H4912

Gas Gate Amendment

Mr. Ryan of Boston moves to amend the bill, as amended, by inserting after section 17 the following section:

Section 17A. Section 144 of said chapter 164, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting the following subsections:

(g) Upon the undertaking of any planned project involving excavation for purposes of performing maintenance on or construction involving gas mains or services by gas company employees, or any blasting work, the gas company shall ensure that employees first locate, identify and mark all gas gates and valves, and verify that all are cleared, operational and accessible in clear sight at ground level in advance of any excavation; and that said gas gates and valves are left cleared and operational following any such project.

(h) A gas company shall ensure that any shut off valve in the significant project area has a gate box installed upon it by its employees to ensure continued public safety.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #28, as changed to H4912

Gas Gate Amendment