Pipeline routing law called doable (reroute the controversial Keystone XL oil sand pipeline)

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Paul Hammel

LINCOLN — A prominent attorney advising Nebraska state senators said Tuesday that legislators can craft a law that influences routing of crude-oil pipelines without risking an expensive legal defeat.

The legal analysis, from Alan Peterson, a Lincoln attorney with experience in environmental regulatory issues, is sure to provide ammunition for senators seeking legislation to reroute the controversial Keystone XL pipeline around Nebraska's ecologically sensitive Sand Hills.

Lawmakers are scheduled to begin a special session Tuesday.

"The fear of litigation should not lead us to inaction," said State Sen. Annette Dubas of Fullerton, who is taking advice from Peterson in drafting a bill.


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[lonestarnot]

1. special session for what, the damned pipeline? Do they interrupt the special session with weeks off

in between 1 hour of record?