Section 772.505 – Definitions for ORS 772.505 to 772.520.
As used in ORS 772.505 to 772.520, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Pipeline” includes pipes, lines, natural gas mains or lines and their appurtenances, including but not limited to pumps and pumping stations, used in transporting or distributing fluids, including petroleum and petroleum products or natural gases. (2) “Pipeline company” includes any corporation, partnership […]
Section 772.510 – Right of entry and condemnation by pipeline companies.
(1) Any pipeline company that is a common carrier and that is regulated as to its rates or practices by the United States or any agency thereof, may enter in the manner provided by ORS 35.220 upon lands within this state outside the boundaries of incorporated cities. (2) This right may be exercised for the […]
Section 772.515 – Regulation concerning location of facilities.
(1) Whenever such pipelines are laid along a public road, they shall be placed as closely as practicable to the extreme outside edge of the right of way of such road. (2) With the exception of pumping, compressor, regulator or meter station buildings, no pipes or pipelines shall pass under any building in this state. […]
Section 772.520 – Resolution showing route and termini of pipeline.
(1) Prior to the filing of any condemnation action under ORS 772.510, the pipeline company shall adopt a resolution showing the approximate route and termini of the proposed pipeline, or the extension or branch of any existing pipeline. (2) A copy of this resolution, certified by the pipeline company, shall be filed in the office […]
Section 772.610 – Definitions for ORS 772.610 to 772.625.
As used in ORS 772.610 to 772.625, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Natural gas company” means every corporation, company, association, joint stock association, partnership or person authorized to do business in this state and engaged in the transportation, distribution or underground storage of natural gas. (2) “Pipeline” has the meaning given that term in […]
Section 772.615 – Condemnation for underground reservoirs; applicability of ORS chapter 35.
Any natural gas company may condemn for its use for the underground reservoir, as well as other property or interests in property which may be necessary to adequately maintain and utilize the underground reservoir for the underground storage of natural gas, including easements and rights of way for access to and egress from the underground […]
Section 772.620 – Placement of pipeline facilities.
(1) Whenever a pipeline or appurtenance used in conjunction with the underground storage of natural gas in an underground reservoir is laid along a public road, it shall be placed as closely as practicable to the extreme outside edge of the right of way of the road. (2) Such pipeline or appurtenance shall not be […]
Section 772.625 – Resolution showing proposed route and termini of pipeline.
(1) Prior to the filing of any condemnation action under ORS 772.615, the natural gas company shall adopt a resolution showing the approximate route and termini of any proposed pipeline, or the extension or branch of any existing pipeline, to be used in conjunction with the underground storage of natural gas, and showing the location […]
Section 772.305 – Condemnation of right of way for drainage or irrigation.
(1) The United States, the state, or any person, firm, cooperative, association or corporation, shall have the right of way across and upon public, private and corporate lands or other rights of way, for the construction, maintenance, repair and use of all necessary reservoirs, dams, water gates, canals, ditches, flumes, tunnels, pipelines or other means […]
Section 772.310 – Right to enlarge existing irrigation system.
(1) When the United States, the state, or any person, firm or corporation desires to convey water for irrigation, drainage or for any other beneficial purpose, and there is a canal or ditch already constructed that can be enlarged to convey the required quantity of water, then the United States, the state, or any such […]