Shelby County Readies Supreme Court Appeal on Carbon Pipelines
Shelby County is taking a stand against carbon pipelines, appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court after a recent setback. Local leaders emphasize safety and property rights as they advocate for landowners, ensuring taxpayers won’t shoulder the appeal's costs.
Shelby County is gearing up for a significant legal challenge against Summit Carbon Solutions, as local officials prepare to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding carbon capture pipelines.
The County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to pursue the appeal following a setback in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals last June. Concerns surrounding safety and property rights have been at the forefront of the discussion, with many residents opposed to the proposed pipelines that would transport carbon dioxide from Iowa to North Dakota for underground storage.
County supervisors, including CO2 pipeline liaison Steve Kenkel, emphasize the importance of government oversight to protect public safety. Local farmer Jan Reinig expressed gratitude towards the board for their commitment to standing by landowners' rights.
Support for the appeal is set to be funded by insurance and grants, ensuring that taxpayers won't bear the financial burden. Other counties, such as Story County, are also preparing to join the legal efforts.
For more details on this ongoing situation that could impact the Harlan community, visit the original article.
