The State of Kansas issued a notice of hearing on proposed administrative regulations to consider the adoption of K.A.R. 82-11-4 and 82-11-10.

82-11-4. Transportation of natural and other gas by pipeline; minimum safety standards. This regulation adopts by reference the federal rules and regulations found at 49 CFR Part 192, with the enumerated exceptions. The modifications to this regulation are minor and nonsubstantive in nature.

82-11-10. Drug and alcohol testing. This regulation adopts 49 CFR Part 199 concerning drug and alcohol testing, with the enumerated modifications and exceptions.

A public hearing will be conducted at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, in the third floor hearing room at 1500 S.W Arrowhead Road, Topeka, Kansas 66604. All interested parties may submit written comments prior to the hearing to Colleen R. Harrell, Litigation Counsel, State Corporation Commission, to the address above.

For a copy of the proposed regulations, contact Jessica Roger.