Establishes provisions for petroleum pipeline construction in South Carolina, including permitting, eminent domain, and public hearings.

This bill establishes provisions for petroleum pipeline construction in South Carolina, including permitting, eminent domain, and public hearings. Petroleum pipeline companies must obtain a permit from the Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) before constructing, expanding, or extending a pipeline. The permit process includes public hearings, review of environmental impacts, and consideration of public convenience and necessity. Companies must also provide reasonable notice and compensation to landowners before accessing property for surveys or eminent domain.

Establishes provisions for petroleum pipeline construction in South Carolina, including permitting, eminent domain, and public hearings.

This bill establishes provisions for petroleum pipeline construction in South Carolina, including permitting, eminent domain, and public hearings. Petroleum pipeline companies must obtain a permit from the Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) before constructing, expanding, or extending a pipeline. The permit process includes public hearings, review of environmental impacts, and consideration of public convenience and necessity. Companies must also provide reasonable notice and compensation to landowners before accessing property for surveys or eminent domain.