Central Ky. residents worry over pipeline’s possible use

DANVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Residents and local officials are seeking answers about a plan to reuse an existing Kentucky pipeline to transport highly flammable liquids.

Federal regulators are considering the proposal to repurpose a 1,000-mile pipeline that runs from Ohio to the Gulf Coast. The pipeline would convert from carrying oil and natural gas to natural gas liquids.

The pipeline traverses 18 counties in Kentucky, including 20 miles in Boyle County.

The Advocate-Messenger in Danville reports (http://bit.ly/1xrDfYM) officials in Danville are planning a workshop next month and have invited federal officials and the Kentucky Public Service Commission.

Boyle County Judge-Executive Harold McKinney says he hopes the workshop will provide information about the complicated topics of fracking and the transportation of natural gas liquids.

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Information from: The (Danville, Ky.) Advocate-Messenger, http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews

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