{
  "id": 17173994,
  "title": "North Dakota judge upholds local setbacks for pipeline, orders further review",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/north-dakota-judge-upholds-local-setbacks-for-pipeline-orders-further",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T03:32:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-north-dakota-pipeline-route-drew-objections-from-landowners-and-two-counties-over-safety-and-local-rules-a-judge-has-now-backed-local-setback-powers-and-ordered-more-scrutiny-but-the-state-permit-remains-in-place/articleshow/135340213.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A North Dakota court ruling requires state regulators to reassess the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline's approval process and local zoning ordinances. Emmons and Burleigh counties are challenging the state’s authority over pipeline routes, focusing on setback requirements. The Public Service Commission must now clarify its safety assessments and reconsider alternative routing options. Summit's…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}