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Lincoln County approves party status in carbon dioxide pipeline permit case
Summary
Lincoln County commissioners voted unanimously Jan. 21 to authorize the chair to sign an application for party status in HP24-001, the permit proceeding over a proposed carbon dioxide transmission pipeline submitted to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission by SCS Carbon Transit LLC (referred to as “Summit Carbon” in the meeting).
Lincoln County commissioners voted unanimously Jan. 21 to authorize the chair to sign an application for party status in HP24-001, the permit proceeding over a proposed carbon dioxide transmission pipeline submitted to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission by SCS Carbon Transit LLC (referred to as “Summit Carbon” in the meeting).
The action gives Lincoln County the ability to appear in the PUC case, file motions and otherwise take part in the administrative proceeding, county attorneys said. “This is just, seeking board action to approve an application for party status,” said Rudy Grohl, an attorney with the state's attorney’s office.
The county moved quickly because the application deadline is Jan. 24, Grohl said. He told commissioners the project would include three lines passing through Lincoln County — a main line, a trunk line and a lateral line — and said the county had previously sought party status in 2022 on an earlier Summit Carbon filing.
Resident Linda Montgomery of Fairview attended the meeting to ask what the county was being asked to sign. “I’m Linda Montgomery from Fairview, South Dakota. Actually, I’m here because I was confused about what y’all are signing and what that will mean,” she told commissioners. After hearing the explanation she said she supported the county’s action: “I understand that this should be done and, it’s good that you followed through and brought it to a vote.” Montgomery added the move “gives us the ability to have a say in this whole matter.”
Commissioners offered no substantive objections before voting. The clerk called the roll: Commissioner Otten — yes; Commissioner Landin — yes; Commissioner Putnam — yes; Commissioner Schmidt — yes. The motion carried.
No executive session or additional actions were requested at the meeting, and the board adjourned. The county’s participation in the PUC proceeding is now a procedural matter; further hearings, filings and any legal timetable will be set by the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission and were not specified at the meeting.
