monitoring system, including, but not limited to, a fiber-optic
system, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system,
FLIR camera or other appropriate detection device, providing
real-time information on the condition of transmission pipelines
and directly linked to local first responders enabling
dissemination of a public warning providing information via
radio, siren, television and the emergency broadcasting system.
"Fund." The Pipeline Early Detection and Warning System Fund
established under section 5.
"Grant." A grant awarded under section 5(d).
"Municipality." A borough, city, town or township.
"Pipeline facility." New and existing pipelines, rights-of-
way and any equipment, facility or building used in the
transportation of gas, oil or other materials or in the
treatment of those products during the course of transportation.
"Pipeline operator." A person who regulates the flow of oil,
gases and other materials from pipes into and out of storage
tanks, monitors instruments and communicates with other
operators and technicians.
"Secretary." The Secretary of Community and Economic
Development of the Commonwealth.
"Setback." The distance from a wellhead to a certain
structure or body of water as provided under 58 Pa.C.S. § 3215
(relating to well location restrictions).
Section 3. Board.
(a) Establishment.--The Pipeline Early Detection and Warning
Board is established within the department.
(b) Members.--The board shall consist of the following
members:
(1) The secretary or a designee.
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