[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township
of West Whiteland 9-25-2024 by Ord. No. 481. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
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.
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.
A.
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.
B.
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.
A.
There shall
be an emergency response plan for all CDPs within West Whiteland Township.
B.
This plan
shall be developed with input from the CDP operator(s) and all relevant
emergency response organizations.
C.
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.
