Who regulates natural gas and liquid propane industry?

Have you ever wondered who regulates the natural gas and liquid propane industry? The best answer is “lots of people.” Anything relating to drilling, processing, refining and transporting oil and gas is regulated by numerous federal, state, county and city agencies. Below is a small sample of the agencies who are directly involved with the natural gas and liquid propane industry. Each one of these agencies has hundreds of laws, rules and regulations to protect and regulate the natural gas and liquid propane industry.
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1. US Environmental Protection Administration
2. US Department of Labor
3. US Department of Transportation
4. US Federal Emergency Management Agency
5. US Department of Energy
6. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
7. Federal Trade Commission
8. US Department of State
9. Internal Revenue Service
10. Department of Homeland Security
11. US Federal Power Commission
12. US Department of Agriculture
13. US Attorney’s Office
14. Arizona Corporation Commission
15. Arizona Public Service Commission
16. Arizona State Fire Marshal
17. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
18. Arizona Department of Weights & Measures
19. Arizona State Land Department
20. Arizona Register of Contractors
21. Arizona Attorney Generals Office
22. Maricopa County Planning & Zoning
23. Maricopa County Attorneys Office
24. Maricopa County Fire Districts
25. City of Phoenix Planning and Zoning Department
26. City of Phoenix Fire Department
27. Phoenix City Attorneys Office


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This is why it is very important to work with an experience company when it comes to completing your natural gas or liquid propane project. An experienced company, such as RP Gas Piping located in Phoenix, Arizona is familiar with all the laws, rules and regulations needed to manage projects of all shapes and sizes. As a recognized leader of quality, accountability and professionalism that will save both homeowners and contracts time and money. Contact RP Gas Piping today!