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Resident says Summit seeks to amend permit; pipeline change could expand pipe in Woodbury County, commenter warns
Summary
Resident Doyle Turner told the board that Summit is seeking to amend its permit and that an amended permit could change the pipeline diameter through Iowa, potentially increasing Woodbury County's share of the main trunk line; Turner said he expects a ruling in a matter of weeks and praised county legal representation.
During board concerns/public comment, resident Doyle Turner reported on a recent hearing in Des Moines regarding Summit and a contested permit. Turner said Summit has shifted positions, is seeking amendments to its permit and appears to have conceded it cannot meet prior permit conditions in other states. He warned that an amended permit could result in a larger trunk line through Woodbury County (citing a possible change from 12- or 14-inch pipe to 24-inch pipe), noting that such a change would make the county the main trunk-line exit from Iowa.
Turner said he expected a ruling within "a matter of weeks" and praised county attorneys for their representation at the hearing. He recounted perceived differences in how landowners and Summit were treated at prior hearings and urged continued attention to the countys interests in the legal process. Supervisors who heard the update responded that they had watched the proceedings and appreciated the thorough judicial engagement described.
The board did not take formal action on the matter during the meeting; this was a public comment/board-concern update from a resident and interested party.
