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Committee approves easement for Oklahoma Natural Gas pipeline under Arkansas Riverbed in Muskogee County
Summary
The Natural Resources Committee approved a resolution granting an easement to Oklahoma Natural Gas Company for an existing pipeline under part of the Arkansas Riverbed in Muskogee County; the measure was introduced by Ashley Grant and approved by voice vote with no roll-call tally recorded.
Ashley Grant introduced a resolution authorizing Cherokee Nation to grant an easement for right-of-way to the Oklahoma Natural Gas Company (a division of ONE Gas, Inc.) for an existing natural gas pipeline under a portion of the Arkansas Riverbed in Muskogee County.
The committee moved on a motion and second and approved the measure by voice vote; members responded 'Aye' and the transcript does not show any recorded dissents or a numeric roll-call tally.
The resolution, as presented, permits continued right-of-way for the existing pipeline under the riverbed. The transcript does not include details about environmental reviews, mitigation measures, compensation, or conditions attached to the easement. Those implementation details were not discussed during the meeting.
The committee adjourned after taking this and other items; the resolution will follow Cherokee Nation administrative procedures for formal recording and any required compliance review.
