Council sets stage for pipeline regulations in wake of Byhalia Connection surrender
The Byhalia Connection is no longer a proposed pipeline, but Plains All-American Pipeline, the company partnering with the Valero refinery, on the pipeline, sent a spokesman to the Memphis City Council meeting Tuesday to warn the body against passing two ordinances that would restrict future pipelines. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
An attorney for Plains All American Pipeline told City Council members Tuesday the proposals are “anti-industry” and will be overturned if approved by the council and County Commission.
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