Bill > HB1292

This bill proposes to remove carbon dioxide pipelines from the legal definition and regulatory requirements of common pipeline carriers in North Dakota. Specifically, the bill amends three sections of the North Dakota Century Code to eliminate references to carbon dioxide as a substance subject to common carrier regulations. Currently, owners, operators, and managers of carbon dioxide pipelines are treated similarly to those managing pipelines for crude petroleum, gas, and coal, with requirements to transport materials without discrimination and follow specific service and rate regulations. By removing carbon dioxide from these provisions, the bill effectively exempts carbon dioxide pipeline operators from the existing common carrier obligations that apply to other types of pipeline carriers. This change could potentially impact how carbon dioxide pipelines are regulated in the state, potentially giving pipeline operators more flexibility in their operations and reducing certain regulatory requirements that previously applied to them. The bill appears to be part of a broader effort to adjust legal frameworks around pipeline infrastructure in North Dakota.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1292.html