Coal Slurry Pipeline Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Coal Slurry Pipeline Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize common carriers of coal to acquire the power of eminent domain in U.S. district courts for the construction of any proposed coal pipelines when such carriers cannot acquire by negotiation the right-of-way required for such construction. Prohibits the use of eminent domain to acquire: (1) lands owned by the United States or by any State; (2) lands held in trust by the United States for an Indian or Indian tribe; or (3) any right to use or develop water. Stipulates that the power of eminent domain granted pursuant to this Act may be exercised only by a carrier holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Authorizes the Commission to issue such a certificate if it finds that the project is in the national interest. Sets forth the factors that the Commission shall consider in making such a decision. Prohibits the transportation of coal by pipeline carriers where such coal was (1) mined or produced by or under the authority of the carrier; (2) owned in whole or in part by the carrier; or (3) is coal in which the carrier had any direct or indirect interest…