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“U.S. transportation and energy infrastructure systems were often built with use of eminent domain. The power to appropriate private property for purposes considered to be a public use was frankly, necessary in order to build…
TransCanada rep helped Nebraska senator shape new law favouring pipeline
“A Republican state senator from Nebraska who introduced a law that could help TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline proposal get approval says his bill was drafted after “numerous conversations” with representatives from the Canadian company. “TransCanada…
Securing Texas Landowners’ Private Property Rights
“Since the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) was established in 1877, one of the association’s top priorities has been to represent landowners by working to preserve and protect private property rights. This goal…
Vermont Gas invokes eminent domain in pipeline expansion
“Vermont Gas intends to use eminent domain to secure four parcels of land along the route of its pipeline from Chittenden County south to Middlebury, according to filings with state regulators. A Vermont Gas attorney…
Landowners, lawyers talk about projected pipeline
“Eminent domain attorneys William Goldman and Michael Braunstein met Wednesday with dozens of property owners to discuss their rights concerning the ET Rover Pipeline project. The pipeline will transport pressurized natural gas in a 42-inch-diameter…
Shumlin: Hire appraiser in pipeline takings
“Gov. Peter Shumlin wants the Department of Public Service to hire an independent property appraiser to participate in eminent domain proceedings for the Addison-Rutland Natural Gas Project. “I am concerned at the transparency and equity…
Two legislators oppose eminent domain for pipeline
“Two key Iowa lawmakers say they are opposing the use of eminent domain to obtain easements on private property to construct an 1,100-mile Bakken oil pipeline that would cross through 17 Iowa counties. Sen. Robert…
International pipeline company: Eminent domain would be ‘last resort’
“Eminent domain could become an issue for residents with property along the route of a proposed 250-mile natural gas pipeline from Kensington, Ohio, to Dawn Hub, Ontario. Arthur Diestel, a spokesman for Spectra Energy Co.’s…
SHUMLIN TO STEP IN IF VERMONT GAS PURSUES EMINENT DOMAIN
“The Shumlin administration intends to hire an independent appraiser to assess the value of landowners’ property taken through eminent domain for the construction of a natural gas pipeline through Addison County. Gov. Peter Shumlin sent…
A way to resolve disputes
“There is no doubt the Addison Rutland Natural Gas Project will strengthen our economy, help retain and create jobs by cutting heating bills by 40 to 50 percent and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions —…