GAS PIPELINE-NOPV-EVALUATION

Amends the Illinois Gas Pipeline Safety Act. Provides that, after investigation and determination of a failure to comply with a provision of the Act or any Commission order or rule issued under the Act, the Pipeline Safety Program manager may issue and deposit in the United States mail a notice of probable violation (NOPV). Sets forth guidelines for the contents of the NOPV. Provides that, if one or more of the proposed penalties set forth in an NOPV is not timely paid or if one or more of the proposed corrective actions set forth in an NOPV is not fully and timely completed, all in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the NOPV, an evaluator may be assigned to conduct an expedited evaluation of the NOPV. Sets forth the procedures for the expedited evaluation. Makes corresponding changes in provisions concerning penalties. Effective immediately.