[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of West Whiteland 9-25-2024 by Ord. No. 481. Amendments noted where applicable.]
CARBON DIOXIDE PIPELINE (CDP)
A pipeline used to transport a gas, liquid or supercritical fluid comprised of at least 5% carbon dioxide for geologic sequestration, enhanced oil recovery or other use. A CDP shall include the pipe used to transport carbon dioxide and any structure related to the pipeline and any space, resource or equipment necessary for such transportation, including, but not limited to, all related pump or compressor stations, valves, cathodic protection systems and communication and control systems.
PIPELINE CORRIDOR
The pipeline pathway through the jurisdiction of West Whiteland Township in which the pipelines and facilities of a pipeline operator are located, including public rights-of-way and easements over and through public or private property.
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Setback requirements from CDP transmission, distribution and gathering pipelines for general residential, commercial and industrial buildings shall be a minimum of 2,640 feet (1/2 mile). The setback distance shall be measured from the nearest edge of the pipeline corridor.
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Setback requirements from CDP transmission, distribution and gathering pipelines for all principal buildings used for community recreation services, private or public education, spectator entertainment or sports, exhibition and convention facilities, major health services, senior living facilities, religious assemblies or facilities used for public gatherings shall be a minimum of 3,960 feet (3/4 mile). The setback distance shall be measured from nearest edge of the pipeline corridor.
All aboveground facilities for CDP transmission, distribution and gathering pipelines shall be equipped with external stationary leak detection systems that are able to communicate with operator personnel or a control center to provide a continuous monitoring of carbon dioxide emissions.
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There shall be an emergency response plan for all CDPs within West Whiteland Township.
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This plan shall be developed with input from the CDP operator(s) and all relevant emergency response organizations.
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This plan shall be approved by West Whiteland Township and Chester County. The approved plan (and all information contained within) shall be public knowledge and published accordingly.