The state of Nebraska has recently passed an act regulating “major oil pipelines.” As defined by the act: “Major oil pipeline means a pipeline which is larger than six inches in inside diameter and which is constructed in Nebraska for the transportation of petroleum, or petroleum components, products, or wastes, including crude oil or any fraction of crude oil, within, through, or across Nebraska, but does not include in-field and gathering lines or any major oil pipeline that has submitted an application to the United States Department of State pursuant to Executive Order 13337 prior to the effective date of this act.” The act requires various submittals and approvals for construction and siting of major oil pipelines.

For a copy of the act, please contact Jessica Roger.