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PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) — For the second time in less than a week, a carbon capture pipeline permit application is denied in South Dakota. This time, the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline was denied today by the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. PUC staff recommended the denial on the same basis the Navigator line was denied last week. Neither company said it could build its line in light of zoning restrictions passed in four counties. Landowners attorney Brian Jorde joined the PUC staff position, saying state law required the denial.
Summit’s attorney Brett Koenecke asked the commission to postpone the hearings rather than deny the permit. Even with the permit denial, Koenecke believes the line will be built..
The commission also unanimously denied the application for the Navigator pipeline last week. Both companies are expected to file new applications.
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