Featured Inquiry (12/05/07)

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Question

What kinds of land uses are allowed on property near major natural gas or hazardous liquid pipelines - and how close can buildings be built to those big pipelines? Do federal regulations set limits?

Answer

It is up to local governments to establish land uses and setbacks along transmission pipelines. There are no applicable federal regulations. The easement controlled by the pipeline operator normally only deals with what can or cannot be done on the actual easement. If you have questions regarding these issues, contact MRSC legal consultant Jim Doherty.