Amended IN Senate April 21, 2025 Amended IN Senate March 24, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 804Introduced by Senator Archuleta(Coauthor: Assembly Member Petrie-Norris)February 21, 2025An act to add Article 4 (commencing with Section 979) to Chapter 4.5 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to energy.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 804, as amended, Archuleta. Hydrogen pipeline safety.Existing law vests the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) with regulatory authority over public utilities, including gas corporations. Existing law requires the PUC to adopt rules and procedures for commission-regulated natural gas pipeline facilities governing the operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of those facilities to achieve specified safety and environmental goals, as specified. Existing law requires the State Air Resources Board (state board), in consultation with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) and the PUC, to prepare an evaluation posted to the state boards internet website that includes, among other things, policy recommendations for regulatory and permitting processes associated with transmission and distribution of hydrogen, including green hydrogen, from production sites to end uses.This bill would require the PUC to require that hydrogen pipelines meet specified requirements. The bill would require the PUC to establish, on or before January 1, 2028, and, with the exception specified below, to enforce, enforce standards that meet or exceed those requirements, as provided. The bill would require the Energy Commission to enforce the standards for private, intrastate hydrogen pipelines.The bill would require a hydrogen pipeline owner to maintain accurate records of hydrogen concentration levels within its hydrogen pipeline and any measurable leakage of hydrogen and, on or before December 31 of each year, to submit a report to the PUC detailing compliance with that requirement.Under existing law, a violation of the Public Utilities Act or an order, decision, rule, direction, demand, or requirement of the PUC is a crime.Because the above provisions would be part of the act and a violation of a PUC action implementing this bills requirements would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Ensuring the safety and environmental integrity of hydrogen pipelines is crucial for the protection of Californias residents, physical property, and natural environment.(b) Hydrogen has the potential to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and serve as a cornerstone for a sustainable and clean energy future.(c) Proactive state leadership is required to set comprehensive and effective standards in the absence of sufficient federal regulations.SEC. 2.Article 4 (commencing with Section 979) is added to Chapter 4.5 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code, to read:SEC. 2. Article 4 (commencing with Section 979) is added to Chapter 4.5 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code, to read: Article 4. Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act979. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.979.1. For purposes of this article, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Continuous measurement and monitoring system means a set of integrated tools and technologies designed to continuously assess the integrity and operational status of a hydrogen pipeline that is capable of immediately detecting leaks or anomalies, enables prompt automated or manual corrective actions to prevent a hydrogen release into the atmosphere, and ensures pipeline safety and efficiency.(b) Hydrogen pipeline means a pipeline, in new construction or a major retrofit, designed to transport hydrogen gas where hydrogen constitutes at least 50 percent of the total gas volume under operational conditions.(c) Major retrofit means a substantial modification made to an existing pipeline or pipeline infrastructure that improves or repurposes it for use as a hydrogen pipeline.979.2. (a) The commission shall require that hydrogen pipelines meet all of the following requirements:(1) A hydrogen pipeline shall be designed and constructed to prevent any hydrogen leakage. minimize hydrogen leakage to the lowest technically feasible level.(2) All materials used in the construction of a hydrogen pipeline shall be codified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or its equivalent, for compatibility with hydrogen and resistance to hydrogen-induced degradation such as corrosion or embrittlement.(3) A hydrogen pipeline shall employ continuous measurement and monitoring systems to detect any deviation from normal operational parameters.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, the commission shall establish hydrogen pipeline safety standards that meet or exceed the requirements of subdivision (a).(2) The commission shall regularly review and update the hydrogen pipeline safety standards, incorporating technological advancements and evolving best practices.(3) The commission shall enforce the hydrogen pipeline safety standards consistently across all jurisdictions within the state.(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), the Energy Commission shall enforce the hydrogen pipeline safety standards for private, intrastate hydrogen pipelines.979.4. (a) A hydrogen pipeline owner shall maintain accurate records of hydrogen concentration levels within the hydrogen pipeline and any measurable leakage of hydrogen.(b) On or before December 31 of each year, a hydrogen pipeline owner shall submit a report to the commission detailing its compliance with subdivision (a).SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
Amended IN Senate April 21, 2025 Amended IN Senate March 24, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 804Introduced by Senator Archuleta(Coauthor: Assembly Member Petrie-Norris)February 21, 2025An act to add Article 4 (commencing with Section 979) to Chapter 4.5 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to energy.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 804, as amended, Archuleta. Hydrogen pipeline safety.Existing law vests the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) with regulatory authority over public utilities, including gas corporations. Existing law requires the PUC to adopt rules and procedures for commission-regulated natural gas pipeline facilities governing the operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of those facilities to achieve specified safety and environmental goals, as specified. Existing law requires the State Air Resources Board (state board), in consultation with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) and the PUC, to prepare an evaluation posted to the state boards internet website that includes, among other things, policy recommendations for regulatory and permitting processes associated with transmission and distribution of hydrogen, including green hydrogen, from production sites to end uses.This bill would require the PUC to require that hydrogen pipelines meet specified requirements. The bill would require the PUC to establish, on or before January 1, 2028, and, with the exception specified below, to enforce, enforce standards that meet or exceed those requirements, as provided. The bill would require the Energy Commission to enforce the standards for private, intrastate hydrogen pipelines.The bill would require a hydrogen pipeline owner to maintain accurate records of hydrogen concentration levels within its hydrogen pipeline and any measurable leakage of hydrogen and, on or before December 31 of each year, to submit a report to the PUC detailing compliance with that requirement.Under existing law, a violation of the Public Utilities Act or an order, decision, rule, direction, demand, or requirement of the PUC is a crime.Because the above provisions would be part of the act and a violation of a PUC action implementing this bills requirements would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
Amended IN Senate April 21, 2025 Amended IN Senate March 24, 2025
Amended IN Senate April 21, 2025
Amended IN Senate March 24, 2025
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 804
Introduced by Senator Archuleta(Coauthor: Assembly Member Petrie-Norris)February 21, 2025
Introduced by Senator Archuleta(Coauthor: Assembly Member Petrie-Norris)
February 21, 2025
An act to add Article 4 (commencing with Section 979) to Chapter 4.5 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to energy.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 804, as amended, Archuleta. Hydrogen pipeline safety.
Existing law vests the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) with regulatory authority over public utilities, including gas corporations. Existing law requires the PUC to adopt rules and procedures for commission-regulated natural gas pipeline facilities governing the operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of those facilities to achieve specified safety and environmental goals, as specified. Existing law requires the State Air Resources Board (state board), in consultation with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) and the PUC, to prepare an evaluation posted to the state boards internet website that includes, among other things, policy recommendations for regulatory and permitting processes associated with transmission and distribution of hydrogen, including green hydrogen, from production sites to end uses.This bill would require the PUC to require that hydrogen pipelines meet specified requirements. The bill would require the PUC to establish, on or before January 1, 2028, and, with the exception specified below, to enforce, enforce standards that meet or exceed those requirements, as provided. The bill would require the Energy Commission to enforce the standards for private, intrastate hydrogen pipelines.The bill would require a hydrogen pipeline owner to maintain accurate records of hydrogen concentration levels within its hydrogen pipeline and any measurable leakage of hydrogen and, on or before December 31 of each year, to submit a report to the PUC detailing compliance with that requirement.Under existing law, a violation of the Public Utilities Act or an order, decision, rule, direction, demand, or requirement of the PUC is a crime.Because the above provisions would be part of the act and a violation of a PUC action implementing this bills requirements would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Existing law vests the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) with regulatory authority over public utilities, including gas corporations. Existing law requires the PUC to adopt rules and procedures for commission-regulated natural gas pipeline facilities governing the operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of those facilities to achieve specified safety and environmental goals, as specified. Existing law requires the State Air Resources Board (state board), in consultation with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) and the PUC, to prepare an evaluation posted to the state boards internet website that includes, among other things, policy recommendations for regulatory and permitting processes associated with transmission and distribution of hydrogen, including green hydrogen, from production sites to end uses.
This bill would require the PUC to require that hydrogen pipelines meet specified requirements. The bill would require the PUC to establish, on or before January 1, 2028, and, with the exception specified below, to enforce, enforce standards that meet or exceed those requirements, as provided. The bill would require the Energy Commission to enforce the standards for private, intrastate hydrogen pipelines.
The bill would require a hydrogen pipeline owner to maintain accurate records of hydrogen concentration levels within its hydrogen pipeline and any measurable leakage of hydrogen and, on or before December 31 of each year, to submit a report to the PUC detailing compliance with that requirement.
Under existing law, a violation of the Public Utilities Act or an order, decision, rule, direction, demand, or requirement of the PUC is a crime.
Because the above provisions would be part of the act and a violation of a PUC action implementing this bills requirements would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Ensuring the safety and environmental integrity of hydrogen pipelines is crucial for the protection of Californias residents, physical property, and natural environment.(b) Hydrogen has the potential to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and serve as a cornerstone for a sustainable and clean energy future.(c) Proactive state leadership is required to set comprehensive and effective standards in the absence of sufficient federal regulations.SEC. 2.Article 4 (commencing with Section 979) is added to Chapter 4.5 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code, to read:SEC. 2. Article 4 (commencing with Section 979) is added to Chapter 4.5 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code, to read: Article 4. Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act979. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.979.1. For purposes of this article, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Continuous measurement and monitoring system means a set of integrated tools and technologies designed to continuously assess the integrity and operational status of a hydrogen pipeline that is capable of immediately detecting leaks or anomalies, enables prompt automated or manual corrective actions to prevent a hydrogen release into the atmosphere, and ensures pipeline safety and efficiency.(b) Hydrogen pipeline means a pipeline, in new construction or a major retrofit, designed to transport hydrogen gas where hydrogen constitutes at least 50 percent of the total gas volume under operational conditions.(c) Major retrofit means a substantial modification made to an existing pipeline or pipeline infrastructure that improves or repurposes it for use as a hydrogen pipeline.979.2. (a) The commission shall require that hydrogen pipelines meet all of the following requirements:(1) A hydrogen pipeline shall be designed and constructed to prevent any hydrogen leakage. minimize hydrogen leakage to the lowest technically feasible level.(2) All materials used in the construction of a hydrogen pipeline shall be codified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or its equivalent, for compatibility with hydrogen and resistance to hydrogen-induced degradation such as corrosion or embrittlement.(3) A hydrogen pipeline shall employ continuous measurement and monitoring systems to detect any deviation from normal operational parameters.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, the commission shall establish hydrogen pipeline safety standards that meet or exceed the requirements of subdivision (a).(2) The commission shall regularly review and update the hydrogen pipeline safety standards, incorporating technological advancements and evolving best practices.(3) The commission shall enforce the hydrogen pipeline safety standards consistently across all jurisdictions within the state.(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), the Energy Commission shall enforce the hydrogen pipeline safety standards for private, intrastate hydrogen pipelines.979.4. (a) A hydrogen pipeline owner shall maintain accurate records of hydrogen concentration levels within the hydrogen pipeline and any measurable leakage of hydrogen.(b) On or before December 31 of each year, a hydrogen pipeline owner shall submit a report to the commission detailing its compliance with subdivision (a).SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Ensuring the safety and environmental integrity of hydrogen pipelines is crucial for the protection of Californias residents, physical property, and natural environment.(b) Hydrogen has the potential to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and serve as a cornerstone for a sustainable and clean energy future.(c) Proactive state leadership is required to set comprehensive and effective standards in the absence of sufficient federal regulations.
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Ensuring the safety and environmental integrity of hydrogen pipelines is crucial for the protection of Californias residents, physical property, and natural environment.(b) Hydrogen has the potential to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and serve as a cornerstone for a sustainable and clean energy future.(c) Proactive state leadership is required to set comprehensive and effective standards in the absence of sufficient federal regulations.
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
### SECTION 1.
(a) Ensuring the safety and environmental integrity of hydrogen pipelines is crucial for the protection of Californias residents, physical property, and natural environment.
(b) Hydrogen has the potential to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and serve as a cornerstone for a sustainable and clean energy future.
(c) Proactive state leadership is required to set comprehensive and effective standards in the absence of sufficient federal regulations.
SEC. 2. Article 4 (commencing with Section 979) is added to Chapter 4.5 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code, to read: Article 4. Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act979. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.979.1. For purposes of this article, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Continuous measurement and monitoring system means a set of integrated tools and technologies designed to continuously assess the integrity and operational status of a hydrogen pipeline that is capable of immediately detecting leaks or anomalies, enables prompt automated or manual corrective actions to prevent a hydrogen release into the atmosphere, and ensures pipeline safety and efficiency.(b) Hydrogen pipeline means a pipeline, in new construction or a major retrofit, designed to transport hydrogen gas where hydrogen constitutes at least 50 percent of the total gas volume under operational conditions.(c) Major retrofit means a substantial modification made to an existing pipeline or pipeline infrastructure that improves or repurposes it for use as a hydrogen pipeline.979.2. (a) The commission shall require that hydrogen pipelines meet all of the following requirements:(1) A hydrogen pipeline shall be designed and constructed to prevent any hydrogen leakage. minimize hydrogen leakage to the lowest technically feasible level.(2) All materials used in the construction of a hydrogen pipeline shall be codified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or its equivalent, for compatibility with hydrogen and resistance to hydrogen-induced degradation such as corrosion or embrittlement.(3) A hydrogen pipeline shall employ continuous measurement and monitoring systems to detect any deviation from normal operational parameters.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, the commission shall establish hydrogen pipeline safety standards that meet or exceed the requirements of subdivision (a).(2) The commission shall regularly review and update the hydrogen pipeline safety standards, incorporating technological advancements and evolving best practices.(3) The commission shall enforce the hydrogen pipeline safety standards consistently across all jurisdictions within the state.(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), the Energy Commission shall enforce the hydrogen pipeline safety standards for private, intrastate hydrogen pipelines.979.4. (a) A hydrogen pipeline owner shall maintain accurate records of hydrogen concentration levels within the hydrogen pipeline and any measurable leakage of hydrogen.(b) On or before December 31 of each year, a hydrogen pipeline owner shall submit a report to the commission detailing its compliance with subdivision (a).
SEC. 2. Article 4 (commencing with Section 979) is added to Chapter 4.5 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code, to read:
### SEC. 2.
Article 4. Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act979. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.979.1. For purposes of this article, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Continuous measurement and monitoring system means a set of integrated tools and technologies designed to continuously assess the integrity and operational status of a hydrogen pipeline that is capable of immediately detecting leaks or anomalies, enables prompt automated or manual corrective actions to prevent a hydrogen release into the atmosphere, and ensures pipeline safety and efficiency.(b) Hydrogen pipeline means a pipeline, in new construction or a major retrofit, designed to transport hydrogen gas where hydrogen constitutes at least 50 percent of the total gas volume under operational conditions.(c) Major retrofit means a substantial modification made to an existing pipeline or pipeline infrastructure that improves or repurposes it for use as a hydrogen pipeline.979.2. (a) The commission shall require that hydrogen pipelines meet all of the following requirements:(1) A hydrogen pipeline shall be designed and constructed to prevent any hydrogen leakage. minimize hydrogen leakage to the lowest technically feasible level.(2) All materials used in the construction of a hydrogen pipeline shall be codified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or its equivalent, for compatibility with hydrogen and resistance to hydrogen-induced degradation such as corrosion or embrittlement.(3) A hydrogen pipeline shall employ continuous measurement and monitoring systems to detect any deviation from normal operational parameters.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, the commission shall establish hydrogen pipeline safety standards that meet or exceed the requirements of subdivision (a).(2) The commission shall regularly review and update the hydrogen pipeline safety standards, incorporating technological advancements and evolving best practices.(3) The commission shall enforce the hydrogen pipeline safety standards consistently across all jurisdictions within the state.(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), the Energy Commission shall enforce the hydrogen pipeline safety standards for private, intrastate hydrogen pipelines.979.4. (a) A hydrogen pipeline owner shall maintain accurate records of hydrogen concentration levels within the hydrogen pipeline and any measurable leakage of hydrogen.(b) On or before December 31 of each year, a hydrogen pipeline owner shall submit a report to the commission detailing its compliance with subdivision (a).
Article 4. Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act979. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.979.1. For purposes of this article, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Continuous measurement and monitoring system means a set of integrated tools and technologies designed to continuously assess the integrity and operational status of a hydrogen pipeline that is capable of immediately detecting leaks or anomalies, enables prompt automated or manual corrective actions to prevent a hydrogen release into the atmosphere, and ensures pipeline safety and efficiency.(b) Hydrogen pipeline means a pipeline, in new construction or a major retrofit, designed to transport hydrogen gas where hydrogen constitutes at least 50 percent of the total gas volume under operational conditions.(c) Major retrofit means a substantial modification made to an existing pipeline or pipeline infrastructure that improves or repurposes it for use as a hydrogen pipeline.979.2. (a) The commission shall require that hydrogen pipelines meet all of the following requirements:(1) A hydrogen pipeline shall be designed and constructed to prevent any hydrogen leakage. minimize hydrogen leakage to the lowest technically feasible level.(2) All materials used in the construction of a hydrogen pipeline shall be codified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or its equivalent, for compatibility with hydrogen and resistance to hydrogen-induced degradation such as corrosion or embrittlement.(3) A hydrogen pipeline shall employ continuous measurement and monitoring systems to detect any deviation from normal operational parameters.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, the commission shall establish hydrogen pipeline safety standards that meet or exceed the requirements of subdivision (a).(2) The commission shall regularly review and update the hydrogen pipeline safety standards, incorporating technological advancements and evolving best practices.(3) The commission shall enforce the hydrogen pipeline safety standards consistently across all jurisdictions within the state.(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), the Energy Commission shall enforce the hydrogen pipeline safety standards for private, intrastate hydrogen pipelines.979.4. (a) A hydrogen pipeline owner shall maintain accurate records of hydrogen concentration levels within the hydrogen pipeline and any measurable leakage of hydrogen.(b) On or before December 31 of each year, a hydrogen pipeline owner shall submit a report to the commission detailing its compliance with subdivision (a).
Article 4. Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act
Article 4. Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act
##### Article 4. Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act
979. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.
979. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.
###### 979.
979.1. For purposes of this article, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Continuous measurement and monitoring system means a set of integrated tools and technologies designed to continuously assess the integrity and operational status of a hydrogen pipeline that is capable of immediately detecting leaks or anomalies, enables prompt automated or manual corrective actions to prevent a hydrogen release into the atmosphere, and ensures pipeline safety and efficiency.(b) Hydrogen pipeline means a pipeline, in new construction or a major retrofit, designed to transport hydrogen gas where hydrogen constitutes at least 50 percent of the total gas volume under operational conditions.(c) Major retrofit means a substantial modification made to an existing pipeline or pipeline infrastructure that improves or repurposes it for use as a hydrogen pipeline.
979.1. For purposes of this article, all of the following definitions apply:
###### 979.1.
(a) Continuous measurement and monitoring system means a set of integrated tools and technologies designed to continuously assess the integrity and operational status of a hydrogen pipeline that is capable of immediately detecting leaks or anomalies, enables prompt automated or manual corrective actions to prevent a hydrogen release into the atmosphere, and ensures pipeline safety and efficiency.
(b) Hydrogen pipeline means a pipeline, in new construction or a major retrofit, designed to transport hydrogen gas where hydrogen constitutes at least 50 percent of the total gas volume under operational conditions.
(c) Major retrofit means a substantial modification made to an existing pipeline or pipeline infrastructure that improves or repurposes it for use as a hydrogen pipeline.
979.2. (a) The commission shall require that hydrogen pipelines meet all of the following requirements:(1) A hydrogen pipeline shall be designed and constructed to prevent any hydrogen leakage. minimize hydrogen leakage to the lowest technically feasible level.(2) All materials used in the construction of a hydrogen pipeline shall be codified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or its equivalent, for compatibility with hydrogen and resistance to hydrogen-induced degradation such as corrosion or embrittlement.(3) A hydrogen pipeline shall employ continuous measurement and monitoring systems to detect any deviation from normal operational parameters.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, the commission shall establish hydrogen pipeline safety standards that meet or exceed the requirements of subdivision (a).(2) The commission shall regularly review and update the hydrogen pipeline safety standards, incorporating technological advancements and evolving best practices.(3) The commission shall enforce the hydrogen pipeline safety standards consistently across all jurisdictions within the state.(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), the Energy Commission shall enforce the hydrogen pipeline safety standards for private, intrastate hydrogen pipelines.
979.2. (a) The commission shall require that hydrogen pipelines meet all of the following requirements:
###### 979.2.
(1) A hydrogen pipeline shall be designed and constructed to prevent any hydrogen leakage. minimize hydrogen leakage to the lowest technically feasible level.
(2) All materials used in the construction of a hydrogen pipeline shall be codified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or its equivalent, for compatibility with hydrogen and resistance to hydrogen-induced degradation such as corrosion or embrittlement.
(3) A hydrogen pipeline shall employ continuous measurement and monitoring systems to detect any deviation from normal operational parameters.
(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, the commission shall establish hydrogen pipeline safety standards that meet or exceed the requirements of subdivision (a).
(2) The commission shall regularly review and update the hydrogen pipeline safety standards, incorporating technological advancements and evolving best practices.
(3) The commission shall enforce the hydrogen pipeline safety standards consistently across all jurisdictions within the state.
(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), the Energy Commission shall enforce the hydrogen pipeline safety standards for private, intrastate hydrogen pipelines.
979.4. (a) A hydrogen pipeline owner shall maintain accurate records of hydrogen concentration levels within the hydrogen pipeline and any measurable leakage of hydrogen.(b) On or before December 31 of each year, a hydrogen pipeline owner shall submit a report to the commission detailing its compliance with subdivision (a).
979.4. (a) A hydrogen pipeline owner shall maintain accurate records of hydrogen concentration levels within the hydrogen pipeline and any measurable leakage of hydrogen.
###### 979.4.
(b) On or before December 31 of each year, a hydrogen pipeline owner shall submit a report to the commission detailing its compliance with subdivision (a).
SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
### SEC. 3.