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Destroys local control. Section 16 of the bill takes away the ability for counties and cities to determine the type of land use regulations that make sense in their communities, and overturns the ordinances that have already been passed through transparent, democratic processes.
Overturns ordinances passed legally by the counties. Our counties put great time and effort into developing and passing zoning ordinances specifically to ensure that CO2 pipelines could be routed in a way that minimized the impact to public welfare and future development. These were upheld by the PUC during the permit hearings in 2023, and should not be thrown out because it is inconvenient for a company.
Leaves our entire state vulnerable with ZERO setbacks for CO2 pipelines. It is not enough to say the PUC ‘may’ establish setbacks. The push for regulatory certainty for companies should not be prioritized over the certainty of citizens and local governments knowing where these projects may and may not be routed.
Creates a process for plume modeling to be kept confidential. The individuals and communities impacted by the project need to know the risks they are being subjected to. Private companies should not be able to hide the risks of a project from the public that it is touted as ‘good’ for.
Sets a dangerous precedent. If this bill passes it would signal to other hazardous projects and industries that South Dakota is a great place to do business in, because our citizens and local governments can be cut out of the process to ensure the projects move forward.
Be respectful! The quickest way to lose influence is to be combative, or make personal attacks.
Stories can cut through a whirlwind of facts. Share about how the proposed bill would impact you, your family, or your land. Share your experience with how the company has operated so far in South Dakota.
Brevity increases your power. Get to the point! Be clear about why you are communicating with your legislator. Clear, concise messages are easiest to digest.