Oklahoma § 52-67 - Authorization for construction, siting, expansion or

§ 52-67. Authorization for construction, siting, expansion or

operation of crude oil or refined petroleum product pipeline

facilities – Schedule of approval.

A. The Corporation Commission shall cooperate with and comply

with deadlines established by the Federal Energy Regulatory

Commission in regards to authorization for the construction, siting,

expansion, or operation of crude oil or refined petroleum product

pipeline facilities.

B. The Corporation Commission shall have the authority to

establish a schedule for all state pipeline authorizations with

respect to crude oil or refined petroleum product pipeline

facilities. In establishing the schedule, the Commission shall:

1. Ensure expeditious completion of all proceedings; and

2. Accommodate the applicable schedules established by state

law for such proceedings.

C. Any judicial appeal of the actions of the Commission shall

be to an Oklahoma court of competent jurisdiction as provided for by

the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma.

D. Upon application by a qualified applicant, the Commission

shall issue an order authorizing, in whole or in part, the siting,

construction, expansion, or operation of a crude oil or refined

petroleum product pipeline facility which is located in either

interstate or intrastate commerce.

E. If the holder of a Commission order issued pursuant to this

section cannot acquire by contract, or is unable to agree with the

owner of the property on the amount of compensation to be paid for:

1. The necessary right-of-way to site, construct, operate, and

maintain a pipeline or pipelines for the transportation of crude oil

or refined petroleum products; and

2. The necessary land or other property for the location of

compressor stations, pressure apparatus, or other stations or

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 52. Oil and Gas

equipment necessary to the proper operation of such pipeline or

pipelines,

the holder of the order may acquire the property through the

exercise of the right of eminent domain in an Oklahoma court of

competent jurisdiction as allowed under the Constitution of the

State of Oklahoma.

Added by Laws 2006, c. 261, § 8, eff. July 1, 2006.