House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to enhance safety measures for hazardous liquid pipelines by mandating that operators include emergency contact information on all required signage and line markers. Specifically, the bill enacts R.S. 30:708, which requires operators to provide a telephone number that is accessible at all times. Additionally, operators must certify annually to the secretary of the Department of Conservation and Energy that the contact information is accurate and that the phone number will be answered consistently.

The bill also establishes penalties for operators who fail to maintain compliance with these requirements and explicitly prohibits any waivers of these obligations. This legislation seeks to ensure that emergency contact information is readily available and reliable, thereby improving response capabilities in the event of a hazardous material incident.