Public commenter reads Summit Carbon Solutions update removing proposed pipeline segments, including Mitchell County

A public commenter read an update from Summit Carbon Solutions during the meeting's public-comment period, stating the company has revised its filing with the Iowa Utilities Commission to remove proposed pipeline route segments in multiple counties, including Mitchell County.

The excerpt read by the commenter said the update reduces impacted miles and landowners and will "remove more than 400 land owners from the project footprint and reduce the overall scope of the project by approximately 200 miles." The commenter noted county residents have raised concerns about the Summit Carbon pipeline over the last several years and wanted the board to be aware of the filing update.

Board members did not take formal action on the pipeline matter during the meeting; the item was noted under public comment.