0 – 15 Minutes
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) interstate pipelines and eminent domain and condemnation discussion. Doug discusses the important of understanding when eminent domain may apply and the importance of evaluating your pipeline agreement offer and understanding your ability to negotiate. Discusses the potential of eminent domain and condemnation. Eminent domain and condemnation are unlikely, but you must identify if the company will obtain those rights in the future.
15 – 30 Minutes
Doug discusses the importance of identifying FERC pipeline projects vs. standard gathering and transmission pipeline agreements. Why landowners must identify their rights and options early on in the negotiation process. How the process begins when the pipeline company approaches the landowner for pipeline project.
30 – 45 Minutes
Doug continues discussion on interstate pipeline projects that are regulated by FERC with potential for eminent domain and condemnation. The importance of identifying the type of agreement presented, education, and learning options moving forward.
45 – 60 Minutes
Doug explains the value of initial consultations to understand your options and formulate a strategy. Doug discusses blog regarding FERC pipeline project agreements and the benefits initial consultations could provide landowners.