We need to have some kind of regulations for pipe lines that are equal to all communities. In The Bossier Parish Police Jury 2/4 Meeting Minutes they approved a pipeline to run under Kingston Road, but in the 2/18 Meeting Minutes they are having debate over a new subdivison being built over existing pipeline saying it is not safe. I copied and pasted the meeting minutes from there site.

Feb 4, 2009 Meeting Minutes
Mr. Ford advised of a request from Southern Star Operating, Inc., to install a 4 1/2” welded steel natural gas pipeline across Kingston Road. Mr. F. Earl Poythress, Southern Star Operating, Inc., stated that Southern Star is seeking permission to install a 4 1/2” welded steel natural gas pipeline across Kingston Road, 1,870 feet east of the Benton Road intersection by the horizontal directional drilled crossing method, and to place a portion of the pipeline one foot inside the southerly right-of-way 143.3 feet in length. He stated that several wells are being drilled in this area and the pipeline will ultimately feed to a 16” pipeline owned by Centerpoint Energy.
Mr. John Hodge, Weiner, Weiss & Madison, stated that regulations are needed pertaining to privately owned pipelines which cross parish rights-of-way. He stated that regulations should mirror State regulations as uniformity is beneficial to all parties involved.
Mr. Poythress stated that permission is needed today to bore under Kingston Road and Lafitte Lane. Mr. Ford stated that the boring work will be done in accordance with State regulations at this time, and advised that a highway department employee will verify that State guidelines are being followed. Mr. Hodge stated that Southern Star Operating will be asked to execute a hold harmless agreement with the police jury. Motion was made by Mr. Avery, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to approve the request of Southern Star Operating, Inc., to install a 4 ½” gas pipeline across Kingston Road and Lafitte Lane, and to authorize the President to execute any agreements made by the police jury with oil and gas companies in connection with the work done by oil and gas companies on parish roads and parallel to or within parish rights-of-way. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session convened on this 4th day of February, 2009, that Glenn Benton, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on its behalf, any and all agreements with oil and gas companies in connection with work done by the oil and gas company on parish roads or parallel to or within parish rights-of-way.
The resolution was offered by Mr. Avery, seconded by Mr. Plummer. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 4th day of February, 2009.
CINDY A. DODSON GLENN BENTON, PRESIDENT
PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY

2/18/2009 Meeting MinutesMs. Dodson announced the public hearing to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Olde Oaks, Unit VIII, located in Section 23, Township 17 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. A pipeline owned by Chesapeake Energy Corporation is located on a portion of this development and Mr. Ford stated that Mr. John Hodge, Weiner, Weiss & Madison, is currently working to finalize an agreement with Chesapeake to allow the parish to access this right-of-way as needed for proper maintenance and for utilities. Motion was made by Mr. Meachum, seconded by Mr. Avery, to approve the plat of the proposed development of Olde Oaks, Unit VIII, subject to finalization of an agreement with Chesapeake Energy Corporation.
There was discussion on the motion. Mr. Cummings presented photographs of a recent pipeline explosion in Carthage, Texas, advising that he is concerned about the development of a residential subdivision at the location of a pipeline. He stated that he understands that the pipeline is a gathering line, but there could still be problems. Mr. Darby stated that he is also reluctant to approve a residential subdivision over a gas pipeline.
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Mr. James Harris, developer, was present. Mr. Benton asked if a buffer area from the pipeline has been considered, and asked Mr. Harris if he would consider not building on Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the proposed development due to the location of the pipeline. Mr. Harris stated that he proposes to sell lots 5 and 6 as one lot, and lots 7 and 8 as one lot. Mr. Sam Marsiglia, Bossier City-Parish MPC, stated that there are currently no subdivision regulations which provide buffer requirements or minimum setback requirements for a pipeline. Mr. Harris stated that homes may be located 60 to 70 feet from the pipeline.
Mr. Cummings expressed concern, stating that the police jury is considering approval of a subdivision over an existing pipeline. Mr. Benton stated that there are other subdivisions in the parish where a pipeline exist. Mr. Marsiglia stated that the proposed plat meets all requirements of the current subdivision regulations.
Mr. Ford introduced Mr. David Lunsford, advising that Mr. Lunsford helped to create pipeline ordinances for the city of Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Lunsford stated that setback regulations for pipelines were removed from subdivision regulations for the City of Fort Worth, as pipelines are under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas
Mr. Harris stated that the pipeline is shown on the plat and potential buyers of property in the proposed development are made aware of the pipeline’s location.
Mr. Meachum withdrew his motion to approve the development, and Mr. Avery withdrew his second. Motion was made by Mr. Meachum, seconded by Mr. Avery, to table this matter for further review, to be considered at the March 4, 2009, regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.