Overview
MINNESOTA PIPE LINE CO - COTT is an operational oil pipeline facility in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 195 regulations.
MINNESOTA PIPE LINE CO - COTT is an oil pipeline facility located at 6201 85th St, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a key component of the regional pipeline infrastructure for transporting hazardous liquids. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which governs the safe transportation of hazardous liquids by pipeline. The NAICS codes 486110 and 48611 indicate its classification as crude petroleum pipeline transportation. Located in Washington County, the facility is situated near the Mississippi River and populated areas, requiring robust safety and environmental measures. Its role in the regional energy supply chain underscores its importance for local and national fuel distribution.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, near the Mississippi River and residential areas. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must manage risks related to waterway crossings and population density. The commodity transported (oil) necessitates strict cathodic protection and leak detection systems to prevent environmental contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 6201 85th St, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016, United States.
It is an operational oil pipeline facility that transports hazardous liquids, regulated under DOT 49 CFR Part 195.
The facility is regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines, ensuring safety and environmental protection.
Risks include potential spills near waterways like the Mississippi River and impacts on populated areas. Operators use cathodic protection and leak detection to mitigate these.
It is part of the U.S. pipeline network that transports crude oil, supporting refineries and fuel supply across the Midwest.
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