# S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-4: Safety standards--Promulgation of rules--Considerations

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-4
- **Heading:** Safety standards--Promulgation of rules--Considerations
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 49 / Chapter 34B / Section 49-34B-4

## Text

The commission may, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26 , establish safety standards that are not more stringent than federal safety standards, as set forth in § 49-34B-3 , for the intrastate transportation of gas and gas pipeline facilities. The standards may apply to the construction, design, extension, inspection, installation, maintenance, operation, replacement, and testing of gas pipeline facilities. Standards affecting the construction, design, initial inspection, initial testing, and installation do not apply to pipeline facilities in existence on the date the standards are adopted by either this state or the federal government. The safety standards must be practicable and designed to meet the need for pipeline safety. In prescribing the standards, the commission shall consider:

(1) Relevant available pipeline safety data;

(2) Whether the standards are appropriate for the particular type of pipeline transportation of gas;

(3) The reasonableness of any proposed standards;

(4) The extent to which each standard will contribute to public safety; and

(5) The existing standards established by the secretary of the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §§ 60101 to 60143, inclusive (January 1, 2026).

Source: SL 1994, ch 357, § 3; SL 1995, ch 264, § 3; SL 1997, ch 268, § 3; SL 1999, ch 230, § 3; SL 2001, ch 258, § 3; SL 2003, ch 240, § 3; SL 2005, ch 247, § 3; SL 2007, ch 273, § 4; SL 2009, ch 242, § 4; SL 2010, ch 225, § 4; SL 2011, ch 210, § 4; SL 2012, ch 231, § 4; SL 2016, ch 226, § 4; SL 2019, ch 199, § 3; SL 2021, ch 201, § 2; SL 2023, ch 158, § 3; SL 2026, ch 186, § 3.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T49_C34B_S49-34B-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-3 Safety standards--Inspection program created](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T49_C34B_S49-34B-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-4 Safety standards--Promulgation of rules--Considerations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T49_C34B_S49-34B-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-5 Noncompliance--Hearing--Corrective action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T49_C34B_S49-34B-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-6 Plan for inspection and maintenance of facility--Inadequate plan--Hearing--Revision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T49_C34B_S49-34B-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-7 Required records and information--Inspection by employee or agent of commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T49_C34B_S49-34B-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-8 Programs for prevention of damage](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T49_C34B_S49-34B-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-9 Inspection fee for intrastate operators--Recovery of unreasonable fees--Pipeline safety account established](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T49_C34B_S49-34B-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-10 Calculating inspection fee for intrastate operators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T49_C34B_S49-34B-10.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-11 Initial inspection fee for intrastate operators--Filing objection--Delinquency fee--Fees credited to pipeline safety account](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T49_C34B_S49-34B-11.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-12 Civil penalty for violations--Maximum penalties--Penalties credited to pipeline safety account--Interstate facilities exempt](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T49_C34B_S49-34B-12.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-13 Federal violations--Liability limitation--Remedies not affected](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T49_C34B_S49-34B-13.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-14 Commission as regulatory agent of United States Department of Transportation--Certification--Duty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T49_C34B_S49-34B-14.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34B-15 Commission inspectors as federal agents--Duty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T49_C34B_S49-34B-15.md)

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