The Iowa Utilities Board has denied the company’s request
The Iowa Utilities Board has denied the company’s request to use eminent domain authority to get access to two parcels of land, but regulators say eminent domain may be used to get contracts for six other parcels. Regulators say NuStar must show they have at least $2.5 million worth of liability insurance for the project before the permit for construction, operation and maintenance of the pipeline will be granted. The company also has to revise property easements documents, based on the board’s ruling. The construction permit will be granted if the Iowa Utilities Board reviews and approves those changes.