Coal Pipeline Act of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Coal Pipeline Act of 1980 - Title I: Rights-of-Way Across Non-Federal Lands - Provides that any person holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity to transport coal by coal pipeline may acquire rights-of-way over, under, upon, or through non-Federal lands owned by common carriers engaged in such transportation by the exercise of the power of eminent domain in the appropriate United States district court or State court. Requires such person to attempt to acquire any right-of-way through negotiation prior to exercising such power. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to permit such person to use or develop water through the exercise of such power. Prohibits any right-of-way through historic sites, wilderness areas, or wildlife refuges unless there is no alternative route and plans are made to minimize harm to such sites. Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity to any applicant seeking to construct, extend, or acquire a coal pipeline, upon a written determination of certain findings. Includes within such findings that: (1) the applicant has the technical and financial capability to construct…