Modifies provisions relating to civil penalties for violations of federally mandated natural gas safety standards

SB 511 modifies how civil penalties are calculated for natural gas companies that violate federally required safety standards. It directly affects natural gas utilities operating under federal safety rules. The bill changes the state's penalty structure to adjust the financial consequences for safety violations, aligning or modifying existing enforcement mechanisms. This is a policy adjustment to penalty calculations, not a change to the underlying safety standards.