(Omaha, NE) — Ames-based Summit Carbon Solutions is in court again, this time suing Shelby and Story counties over who has the right to regulate pipeline safety regulations. The counties want to be able to tell them how far the pipeline has to be from residences…
Attorney Jason Craig. But Summit says it’s the federal government’s call…
Attorney Ryan Koopmans.
Summit is also battling Bremer County on similar arguments. They also presented arguments before the Iowa Supreme Court in October, and a decision is still pending.
In other news, the Iowa State Supreme Court is upholding a lower court decision against a Hardin County landowner who refused to allow pipeline surveyors onto his property. Summit Carbon Solutions is trying to get permits and permissions to run a carbon dioxide pipeline through several states. The Iowa Utilities Board has granted a permit for the pipeline, although Summit needs to get permits in all five states before they can begin construction. The Supreme Court decision is unanimous.
