How are pipeline routes and rights of way determined and are there any restrictions on where a pipeline can be placed?
REX — East is committed to public safety, protection of the environment, and operating its facilities in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. To that end, REX — East has routed this pipeline following the guidelines established by FERC that recommend co-locating with existing utility corridors where possible. For this project, a 125-foot typical construction right of way which includes a 50-foot permanent easement will be used. Additional temporary workspace will be needed at some locations, such as road and wetland crossings. Restrictions to the placement of the pipeline largely derive from its proximity to existing surface features. REX — East attempts to avoid these features when siting a potential route for the pipeline. Additionally, environmental and/or cultural constraints will often dictate the placement of the pipeline. These constraints are often determined by the regulatory agencies and may require REX — East to look for alternatives to crossing these sensit
