Pipeline Safety, Citizens' Committee on

Advises the Utilities and Transportation Commission and other appropriate federal, state, and local government agencies and officials on matters relating to hazardous liquid and gas pipeline safety, routing, construction, operation, and maintenance. The Committee reviews and comments on proposed rules and on the operation of the state pipeline safety program.
Board Websitehttp://www.utc.wa.gov/publicSafety/pipelineSafety/Pages/CCOPSHome.aspx
Policy AreaClimate and Energy
Governor Appointments13
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityRCW 81.88.140
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement and per diem rate
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Nine members representing local government, including elected officials and the public; and four nonvoting members, representing owners and operators of hazardous liquid and gas pipelines.