Tennessee county may re-apply for pipeline permit

Published July 15, 2014 1:17pm ET



GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An eastern Tennessee county is considering asking the state again for permits that would allow US Nitrogen to build miles-long pipelines to and from the Nolichucky River.

The Greene County Industrial Development Board wants the state to grant right of way permits for the pipeline, arguing that multiple companies could use the structures once they are in place.

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