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35-A M.R.S. § 4501 Declaration of policy
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It is declared that the business of transporting natural gas within the State by interstate or intrastate natural gas pipeline utilities affects the public interest and that the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the State require regulation in matters relating to t…
35-A M.R.S. § 4502 Organization; power to construct and operate pipelines
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1. Organization of corporations to construct pipelines. Corporations for the purpose of constructing and operating natural gas pipelines may be organized under Title 13‑C. Following organization under former Title 13‑A or Title 13‑C, the corporation has all the other rights, priv…
35-A M.R.S. § 4503 Filing certificate of public convenience
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At least 30 days before beginning construction of an interstate natural gas pipeline within this State, the corporation shall file with the Secretary of State a certified copy of the certificate of public convenience and necessity issued to it under the Federal Natural Gas Act or…
35-A M.R.S. § 4506 Construction requirements
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1. Soil requirements. A natural gas pipeline must be laid at least 24 inches below the surface of the soil. The soil above the pipeline must be graded to the level of the adjacent land and left in good working condition unless otherwise agreed to by the natural gas pipeline utili…