How big of an easement is required?
A. Generally, a temporary construction easement of 100 feet is required by the pipeline contractor. There will be some areas where this 100-foot construction width will need to be increased to allow for horizontal directional drilling, horizontal boring, or areas where side slopes require more width to safely install the pipeline. Once the pipeline installation is complete and operational, the temporary construction easement, except for a permanent easement of 50 feet, is no longer needed and it can go back into whatever use the landowner chooses. A permanent easement of 50 feet is required for the life of the pipeline and it will be monitored and maintained by Oregon Pipeline. Trees greater than 15 feet in height and temporary or permanent structures cannot be within the permanent easement. Some uses of the area within the permanent easement can occur as described in the next question.
