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ND SB2286
Bill
Status
4/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Donald Schaible
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AI Summary
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Changes energy conversion facility siting rules so certificates may not (rather than shall not) supersede local land use, zoning, or building ordinances, preserving local authority over energy conversion facilities.
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Requires the Public Service Commission to notify affected townships, cities, and counties at least 45 days before scheduling public hearings for gas or liquid transmission facility applications, allowing political subdivisions 10 days to submit local requirements.
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Permits gas or liquid transmission facilities to supersede local zoning ordinances only if the Commission finds regulations are unreasonably restrictive considering technology, cost, economics, consumer needs, or direct conflicts with state or federal law.
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Mandates applicants comply with road use agreements of impacted political subdivisions before approval of gas or liquid transmission facilities.
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Directs legislative management to study cooperation between the Public Service Commission and political subdivisions regarding local ordinance consideration during 2017-18 interim, with report due to the 66th legislative assembly.
Legislative Description
Energy conversion and transmission facility siting; and to provide for a legislative management study regarding the consideration of local zoning ordinances and zoning provisions during the application and public hearing process.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 04/10
4/10/2017