Modifies the civil penalty for violating federally mandated natural gas safety standards

HB 2660 changes how civil penalties are calculated for violations of federally mandated natural gas safety standards. The bill allows the state commission to set fines based on a federal formula determined by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, replacing previous fixed dollar amounts. This change applies to corporations, individuals, public utilities, and municipalities that own gas plants, with penalties assessed per violation rather than per incident. When determining the fine amount, the commission must consider factors such as the severity of the violation, the entity's history of prior offenses, and its ability to pay.