Peach State Pipeline Compromise.

Georgia Legislature passed House Bill 413 which crafted an eminent domain compromise for privately owned pipelines that:

  • requires a 2 step permit process
    • Permit #1 is environmental and for the length of the entire pipeline
    • Permit #2 is from the Georgia DOT that grants a public need permit to authorize eminent domain
  • the permits can be appealed by citizens when the permits are granted

Savannah Morning News | Georgia lawmakers pass compromise pipeline bill