DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 612 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session McFarland
Abstract: Creates a voluntary process for a pipeline owner to provide a notice of intent to cross an
existing pipeline and initiate a summary proceeding for disputes.
Proposed law provides that any person constructing an oil, gas, or carbon dioxide pipeline that will
cross an existing pipeline may voluntarily provide notice of the crossing
Proposed law requires that to initiate the summary proceeding, written notice of the planned pipeline
crossing must be sent to the existing pipeline owner and proposed law provides the methods by
which notice may be delivered.
Proposed law requires the notice to include the following:
(1)The identity of the company proposing the crossing, and the name, telephone number, email
address, and mailing address of its designated representative.
(2)A crossing drawing providing approximate latitude and longitude coordinates of the planned
crossing location and a plan and profile depiction of the planned crossing.
(3)The diameter, wall thickness, and material of the planned pipeline at the crossing location.
(4)The minimum vertical separation between the existing pipeline and the planned pipeline.
(5)The approximate angle measured between the existing pipeline and the planned pipeline at
the crossing location.
(6)The method of installing the planned pipeline at the crossing location.
Proposed law allows the notifying party to initiate a summary proceeding 30 days following receipt
of notice by the existing pipeline owner.
Proposed law provides that proposed law will apply to all pipeline crossings, including those
currently involved in pending lawsuits.
(Adds R.S. 40:1749.28)