Several bills regarding carbon capture pipelines are set for hearings in the North Dakota Legislature this week. The bills cover topics such as eminent domain, common carrier status, and liability in the event of a pipeline rupture. Summit Carbon Solutions plans to build a pipeline to transport carbon dioxide from ethanol plants in five states to underground storage sites in western North Dakota, despite facing resistance from some landowners.
The bills propose changes to when eminent domain can be used, with some specifying that the state may not use eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines and revoking common carrier status for carbon pipelines. Other bills focus on liability in the case of leaks or ruptures. The hearings for these bills are scheduled throughout the week, allowing for written testimony to be submitted online.
Senator Jeff Magrum, who previously attempted to limit carbon dioxide pipelines, noted an increase in support for anti-carbon pipeline bills in the current session, citing concerns about private property rights. Additionally, a bill related to power lines has sparked discussion on state versus local regulations, with concerns about hindering projects due to restrictive ordinances.
The controversy surrounding the Summit pipeline, as well as ongoing legal challenges, adds complexity to the debate over carbon pipelines and energy infrastructure in North Dakota. The outcome of the hearings and potential changes to regulations could have significant implications for the future of carbon capture projects in the state.
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