Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Standard; amend penalties.

SB 2368 amends Mississippi law to ensure civil penalties for violating natural gas pipeline safety standards cannot exceed the maximum penalties set by federal law (49 USC § 60122 and 49 CFR 190.223). It directly affects pipeline operators regulated by the Mississippi Public Service Commission who violate federally adopted safety standards. The key provision limits state penalties to match federal maximums, preventing Mississippi from imposing stricter fines. This change aligns state enforcement with federal requirements without altering safety standards or creating new obligations. The bill does not affect the safety rules themselves, only the penalty structure for violations.