Heartland Gas Pipeline is committed to ensuring the safe operation of our pipeline system. To prevent accidents from happening, it is important that we work with our landowners to form a partnership for safety. Accidents can occur when individuals or third-party contractors are not aware of the pipeline's location.

Our landowners retain the ownership of the land and use of the surface with limited restrictions. The following information is provided to assist you in understanding those restrictions.

Excavation, tunneling and boring
Excavation is not allowed within Heartland Gas Pipeline's right-of-way without a Heartland Gas Pipeline representative present. All excavation work within two feet of the pipeline must be performed by hand, directly over and under Heartland Gas Pipeline' pipelines, with a Heartland Gas Pipeline representative present, who will determine the safe digging distance.

Temporary equipment crossings
To protect pipelines from external loading, Heartland Gas Pipeline will perform an engineering evaluation to determine the effects of any proposed equipment use. Mats, timber bridges or other protective materials deemed necessary by Heartland Gas Pipeline will be placed over Heartland Gas Pipeline facilities for the duration of any loading. Protective materials will be purchased, placed and removed at no cost to Heartland Gas Pipeline. The right-of-way must be restored to its original condition.

Filling a disturbed area after work is completed
When Heartland Gas Pipeline fills the disturbed area, compaction equal to the existing undisturbed soil will be achieved.

Aboveground structures
To provide for adequate maintenance and operation of Heartland Gas Pipeline's facilities, aboveground structures are normally prohibited within Heartland Gas Pipeline's right-of-way. Contact your Heartland Gas Pipeline representative at (812) 875-2066.

Roads, streets and driveways
A preliminary engineering review for all roads, streets, driveways, etc., proposed on Heartland Gas Pipeline's right-of-way will be performed. A pipeline inspection prior to construction may be necessary. Driveways, highways, roads and streets crossing Heartland Gas Pipeline's facilities should cross at an angle as close to 90 degrees as possible. All crossings must be over straight pipe and at locations free of any crossovers. Parallel occupancy of the right-of-way is not permitted.

Disposal systems
Septic tanks, liquid disposal systems, and hazardous waste disposal systems are not allowed on the rights of way. This includes discharge from sewage disposal systems, the discharge of any hydrocarbon substance, the discharge or disposal of any regulated waste, or any other discharge that may prove damaging or corrosive to Heartland Gas Pipeline's facilities.

Water impoundment
To provide adequate maintenance and operation of Heartland Gas Pipeline's facilities, the impoundment of water on rights of way is not allowed. Temporary soil erosion and sediment control devices and storm water detention basins/traps will be reviewed on a case-by-base basis.

Blasting
Explosive detonations in the vicinity of Heartland Gas Pipeline's facilities are not permitted without prior analysis and written approval from Heartland Gas Pipeline, and a Heartland Gas Pipeline representative must be on site during the blasting. To determine if the detonation will be detrimental to the safety of Heartland Gas Pipeline's facilities, certain information must be submitted to Heartland Gas Pipeline for evaluation and approval at least two weeks prior to the proposed date of the blasting activity. Your Heartland Gas Pipeline representative can provide further details or contact Heartland Gas Pipeline at (812) 875-2066.

Landscaping
Landscaping in the vicinity of Heartland Gas Pipeline' facilities is limited to lawn and low-growing (less than five feet tall at maturity), shallow-rooted shrubbery. Planting of shrubbery is not permitted closer than five feet on either side of each pipeline. Trees are not permitted.

Pipeline markers
Installation of pipeline markers is mandated by federal law to assist in identifying the location of pipeline facilities. Landowners should ensure that all temporary and permanent pipeline markers installed by Heartland Gas Pipeline are protected and maintained at all times during construction. Permanent markers damaged or removed by landowners will be replaced by Heartland Gas Pipeline at the landowner's expense. Work will not be allowed to commence until sufficient pipeline markers are in place.

Rights of way
Heartland Gas Pipeline maintains clear pipeline rights of way to ensure that its operations remain as safe as possible. For regular maintenance or during emergency situations, Heartland Gas Pipeline must have unrestricted entry and access to all of its facilities at all times. A clear right-of-way provides easy identification and monitoring of pipeline facilities, which is imperative in preventing third-party damage.

Fences
Fence posts shall not be installed within four feet of any Heartland Gas Pipeline facility. Heartland Gas Pipeline may require hand digging for fence posts installed within Heartland Gas Pipeline' right-of-way.