Pipeline Information
MAP of Gas Wells and Gas Pipelines as of June 2008
Pipeline Eniment Domain and Condemnation (will redirect to the Texas Railroad Commission website)
Presentation of Roles and Responsibilities of the Texas Railroad Commission
Presentation on Pipeline Safety
Presentation on the Regulation of Natural Gas Pipelines
Protection of Trees Affected by Pipelines
As noted in the attached diagram, roots of all tree species are generally contained to a depth of 18-inches where there is sufficient oxygen to sustain root growth. A very limited number of roots may extend beyond 18-inches, but any loss of roots beyond the 18-inch depth would have negligible impact on the safety and well being of the tree.
Under the City’s tree ordinance, protection of the critical root zone for significant trees identified for preservation is required during all types of construction. The Critical Root Zone is defined as the radius of the area equal to 12 x the diameter at breast height (1”DBH = 1 foot).
As the City allows pipeline licenses through City-owned properties and begins allowing pipelines in the City’s rights-of-way, the minimum depth will be three feet in accordance with the standards set forth by the Texas Railroad Commission.
Note: If you are negotiating private easement agreements with a pipeline company, a few things to consider when discussing with the company, in addition to any other concerns you may have, are
the width of the easement, the depth of the pipeline, the location of the easement, surface damages, and the use of the surface over the easement
A Joint City Council and Gas Drilling Task Force Pipeline Workshop was held on |
Presentations:
Natural Gas Pipeline Construction and Operation
Pipelines and the City
Office of Pipeline Saftey - Federal
Pipeline Safety - Railroad Commission
Pipeline Ordinance and Legislative Options