Minnesota SF733 regulates the abandonment of pipelines, requiring pipeline owners to notify landowners, remove infrastructure, and restore land.
Minnesota SF733 establishes procedures for the abandonment of pipelines. Pipeline owners must notify landowners 60 days before ceasing operations and submit a pipeline abandonment plan to the commissioner for approval. The plan must include details about the pipeline, a removal schedule, and land restoration activities. Owners must remove abandoned infrastructure within 90 days of certification and are liable for any damages. Landowners can request pipeline removal or leave it in place, assuming future liabilities.
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