Iowa bill modifies permit requirements for electric transmission lines, pipelines, and hazardous liquid pipelines.
Senate Study Bill 1166 modifies permit requirements for electric transmission lines, pipelines, and hazardous liquid pipelines in Iowa. The bill requires landowners to be notified of their rights when eminent domain is exercised. It mandates that pipeline companies construct their projects at least eight feet underground unless otherwise negotiated with the landowner. The bill also requires pipeline companies to be liable for damages resulting from construction, operation, or maintenance, including environmental disasters.
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