Neb. has 2 new pipeline laws (routing of crude-oil pipelines like Keystone XL)

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Paul Hammel

LINCOLN — Unthinkable a couple of weeks ago, Nebraska now has laws that govern routing of crude-oil pipelines and an agreement from TransCanada Inc. to reroute its controversial Keystone XL pipeline.

State legislators gave final approval Tuesday morning to two bills governing pipeline routes on the final day of a special legislative session to address concerns about the Keystone XL's planned route across the state's groundwater-rich Sand Hills.

Gov. Dave Heineman signed both bills into law.

Critics of the pipeline worried that the high-pressure, 36-inch pipeline would leak, fouling groundwater that provides most of the state's drinking water and water for irrigating crops.

Read more: http://www.omaha.com/article/20111122/NEWS01/711229872#neb-has-2-new-pipeline-laws

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Gov. Dave Heineman signs a bill governing pipeline routes as state legislators look on.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Good for Nebraska!

I applaud their actions.

[SpiralHawk]

2. There's no place like Nebraska !!!

Salute to the CornHuskers !!!

[joeglow3]

3. Does this mean we will get another $140 million penalty to pay?

[Rainbowreflect]

4. Most likely!

I know they want Nebraska tax payers to pay for the new environmental impact studies.

[CHIMO]

5. Neb

Must hope that it is not liable under NAFTA!
http://www.projectcensored.org/top-stories/articles/12-naftas-chapter-11-overrides-public-protection-laws-of-countries/