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IV.
Torrance
County
Today
Torrance
County
remains
a
rural,
sparsely
populated
county.
It
is
home
to
a
diverse
mix
of
residents
including
Pueblo
and
land
grant
families,
descendants
of
19th
century
homesteaders,
as
well
as
relative
newcomers
including
a
significant
population
of
retirees
and
artists.
The
county’s
populations
struggle
with
poverty
and
social,
economic
and
health
conditions
–
of
the
32
counties
in
New
Mexico,
in
2015
Torrance
ranked
25th
for
overall
health
outcomes,
26th
in
social
and
economic
factors
(education,
income
inequality,
etc.),
and
last
in
health
behaviors
(physical
activity,
diet,
etc.).25
However,
the
presence
of
strong
social
and
cultural
connections
within
local
communities
that
are
described
below
and
through
out
the
HIA
help
to
promote
health
and
well
being.
Population
While
Torrance
County
saw
steady
population
growth
during
the
late
20th
century,
the
population
has
decreased
in
recent
years
to
15,717
residents
in
2013.26,27
Population
density
is
less
than
five
people
per
square
mile.24
Almost
three-‐fourths
of
residents
live
in
a
village
or
an
unincorporated
rural
area,
while
the
remaining
population
lives
within
cities
or
towns,
including
Moriarity,
Estancia,
Mountainair
and
Willard,
all
of
which
are
in
the
western
half
of
Torrance
County
and
adjacent
to
rural
and
agricultural
areas.24
Race
and
Ethnicity
New
Mexico
is
considered
a
“majority
minority”
state
and
is
home
to
the
highest
proportion
of
Latinos/Hispanics
in
the
nation
–
42
percent.
28
The
majority
of
the
population
in
Torrance
County
identifies
as
white,
with
Hispanics/Latinos
as
the
next-‐largest
group.29
Figure
6.
Race
and
Ethnicity
in
Torrance
County,
2010
Source:
2010
US
Census
Although
there
is
only
a
small
section
of
a
Pueblo
reservation
(the
Isleta
Pueblo)
in
Torrance
County,
and
while
the
Native
American
population
of
Torrance
County
recorded
is
very
low,
other
groups
in
Torrance
County,
such
as
the
land
grant
communities,
identify
with
Pueblo
heritage.
We
estimate
that
21
percent
of
Torrance
County’s
population
(n=3,445)
is
likely
to
identify
as
land
grant
heirs,
descendants
of
land
grant
heirs
or
Hispanic
families
that
have
resided
in
New
Mexico
for
multiple
generations.
[See
also
Section
V.1.
Culture
and
Connection
to
the
Land]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-19-320.jpg)
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Culture
and
Spirituality
The
spiritual
settlement
of
the
Southwest
has
inextricably
linked
the
past
with
present
identities
and
traditions,
and
has
interwoven
Spanish,
American
and
Native
American
cultural
histories.
Spirituality
is
a
defining
piece
of
Torrance
County’s
history,
in
which
both
indigenous
and
Catholic
beliefs
and
practices
are
common
and
often
blended
seamlessly.
Shrouded
in
mysticism
and
romance,
the
area
is
home
to
five
17th
century
Spanish
missions41–44
These
missions
are
the
site
of
stories
such
as
that
of
Spanish
Franciscan
nun,
Sôr
(Sister)
María
de
Jésus
de
Ágreda,
who
is
reported
to
have
mystically
“bi-‐located”
to
the
Southwest
between
1620
and
1631
to
spread
Christianity
among
the
natives
of
the
Salinas
district
and
elsewhere.45,46
Sôr
María
de
Jésus
de
Ágreda
was,
to
the
Spanish
captains
and
Franciscan
fathers,
a
sign
of
divine
destiny
to
colonize
the
Southwest.41,47,48
Their
entrance
into
Salinas
led
to
the
missionizing
of
the
local
Native
American
populations
and
introduced
Spanish
settlers
from
whom
some
Torrance
County
residents
claim
descent.
Identity
After
the
Treaty
of
Guadalupe
Hidalgo
was
signed
in
1848,
the
American
government
polled
land
grant
communities
in
the
eastern
Manzano
Mountains
about
whether
they
identified
as
Caucasian
or
Indian.
If
they
identified
as
Indian,
they
were
designated
as
Pueblo,
as
with
the
Pueblos
of
Laguna,
Isleta,
Sandia,
etc.
(now
located
throughout
the
state
of
New
Mexico).
Although
identification
as
a
Pueblo
community
offers
some
protections
today,
at
the
time
this
designation
subjected
Pueblo
communities
to
loss
of
land
and
self-‐governance,
and
in
many
cases
children
being
confiscated
and
sent
to
“Indian
schools”
–
boarding
schools
established
to
separate
children
from
their
native
language
and
culture,
and
to
assimilate
youth
to
Euro-‐American
culture.
Land
grant
communities
saw
this
mistreatment
of
the
Indian/Pueblo
communities,
which
reinforced
their
future
identification
as
Caucasian/Spanish.49
Focus
group
participants
described
the
American
government’s
attempts
to
erase
both
residents’
Spanish
and
indigenous
identity.
One
participant
recalled:
Mountainair
wasn’t
Mountainair,
it
was
a
little
town
by
the
name
of
Monte
Alto.
Willard
didn’t
exist;
it
was
Progreso.
Then
they
[the
American
government]
came
and
changed
the
names.
And
they
tried
to
steal
our
language
when
we
were
going
to
school
here.
They
would
hit
us
on
the
hands
if
we
spoke
Spanish.
Another
resident
described
the
way
the
Abiquiú,
descendants
of
indigenous
New
Mexicans,
hid
their
identity
to
prevent
repercussions
from
American
authorities:
Abiquiú
knew
that
they
were
mostly
Indian,
but
they
told
the
American
government
they
were
Spanish,
because
if
you
said
you
were
Indian,
they
would
steal
your
kids,
break
your
family
and
take
them
off
[to
various
Indian
schools
in
the
state].
That’s
why
we
had
to
say
that
we’re
Spanish,
even
though
a
lot
of
us
were
indigenous.
During
World
Wars
I
and
II,
land
grant
heirs
had
to
identify
as
Spanish
to
qualify
for
the
military.
If
they
identified
as
Indian,
they
were
rejected
for
service
or
put
into
segregated
groups
of
Native
American
soldiers
who
were
often
placed
on
the
frontlines
and
suffered
disproportionately
heavier
casualties.49
Existing
Conditions
Identity
The
nature
of
identity
among
Torrance
County’s
long-‐standing
communities
is
highly
charged
and
political
by
nature.
Several
focus
group
participants
cited
the
mental
distress
and
feelings
of
anger
and](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-24-320.jpg)
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resentment
that
they
currently
experience
as
a
result
of
the
attempts
to
label,
control
and
marginalize
ethnic
minorities
in
Torrance
County,
as
this
triggers
the
collective
and
traumatic
experience
faced
by
their
ancestors.
2010
Census
data
indicates
that
the
majority
of
Torrance
County’s
population
identifies
as
White,
with
Hispanics/Latinos
as
the
next-‐largest
census
group,
and
smaller
numbers
of
those
who
identify
as
American
Indian.
[See
Section
IV.
Torrance
County
Today].
Detailed
counts
of
Hispanic/Latinos’
specific
ethnic
or
national
identification
are
available
from
the
Census50
and
can
be
used
to
roughly
calculate
the
number
of
individuals
in
Torrance
County
likely
to
identify
as
land
grant
heirs,
descendants
of
land
grant
heirs,
or
Hispanic
families
that
have
resided
in
New
Mexico
for
multiple
generations.
Based
on
our
Census
calculations,
we
estimate
there
are
3,445
individuals
in
the
county
with
land
grant
ties,
which
accounts
for
approximately
21
percent
of
Torrance
County’s
population.
This
assumption
is
consistent
with
information
from
the
New
Mexico
Land
Grant
Council
staff
on
typical
Census
self-‐designations
among
New
Mexico
land
grant
heirs.51
Culture
and
Spirituality
Land
grant
heirs
trace
their
ancestry
to
both
Spanish
and
indigenous
people,
and
cite
both
influences
as
crucial
to
their
spiritual
understanding
and
self-‐identity.
Among
the
land
grant
communities,
this
identity
is
not
only
a
historical
remembrance,
but
has
been
carried
out
into
present-‐day
spiritual
practices.
For
example,
descendants
of
the
Sisneros
and
Baca
families,
whose
ancestors
were
among
the
Spanish
families
that
settled
New
Mexico
in
1598,52,53
continue
to
inhabit
their
historic
homes
in
Torrance
County
and
tend
to
the
San
Lorenzo
chapel
in
Abó
whose
land
was
donated
by
the
Sisneros
family.52,54
Catholicism
also
continues
to
be
a
major
aspect
of
identity
for
many
people
in
Torrance
County.
A
2002
survey
showed
that
a
higher
proportion
of
county
residents
are
affiliated
with
a
church
relative
to
the
rest
of
the
country
–
78
percent
of
Torrance
County’s
population
compared
to
52
percent
nationwide
–
and
that
three-‐fourths
of
residents
who
are
affiliated
with
a
church
are
Catholic.55
Connection
to
Culturally
Significant
Sites
in
Torrance
County
The
mix
of
Spanish
and
indigenous
history
in
Torrance
County
is
also
apparent
through
the
presence
of
numerous
culturally
significant
sites,
including
all
three
sites
of
the
Salinas
Pueblo
Missions
National
Monument
(Abó,
Gran
Quivira
and
Quarai),
which
are
either
entirely
or
partially
within
the
county.
These
sites
are
listed
on
the
National
Register
of
Historic
Places,
along
with
12
other
historic
sites
or
features
located
throughout
Torrance
County.
Though
these
missions
are
in
ruins
now,
their
legacy
continues
to
reverberate
in
the
everyday
activities
of
the
area.
For
example,
the
town
of
Ágreda,
Spain,
currently
recognizes
a
“sisterhood”
with
New
Mexico
due
to
their
shared
history
with
Sôr
María
de
Jésus
de
Ágreda.45,46
The
apparition
and
image
of
Sôr
María
de
Jésus
de
Ágreda
are
still
revered
among
Torrance
County
residents
and
commemorated
as
an
part
of
both
Hispanic
and
Native
American
residents’
Catholic
identity,
and
a
commemoration
of
her
occurs
annually
in
Torrance
County,
rotating
among
the
three
Salinas
Pueblo
Mission
sites.56
In
focus
groups
for
this
HIA,
land
grant
heirs
expressed
that
sacred
sites
in
Torrance
County
are
crucial
to
their
identity
and
culture.
Numerous
other
tribes
outside
of
Torrance
County
have
also
been
closely
linked
to
this
region,
including
the
Pueblo
of
Isleta,
the
Pueblo
of
Ysleta
del
Sur,
Pueblo
of
Sandia,
Hopi,
Piro/Tompiro,
Jumano,
Mescalero
Apache,
Zuni,
Jemez,
Acoma,
Santo
Domingo,
Kiowa
and
Wichita/Caddos,
and
others40
located
throughout
New
Mexico
and
the
Southwest.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-25-320.jpg)
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While
not
all
tribal
governments
publish
population
estimates,
among
those
that
do
so,
we
estimate
that
currently
there
are
at
least
37,000
Native
American
people
with
heritage
tied
to
the
Abó
area,
including
those
of
Ysleta
del
Sur,57
Sandia,58
Zuni,59
Jemez,60
Kiowa61
and
Wichita/Caddos61
descent.
Given
the
lack
of
data
on
other
tribes,
this
figure
is
a
significant
underestimate
of
the
true
number
of
Native
Americans
with
cultural
affiliations
to
sites
in
Torrance
County.
Many
lesser-‐known
sites,
including
those
not
made
publicly
known
by
local
preservation
authorities
in
order
to
maintain
the
sites’
integrity,
and
others
whose
locations
are
no
longer
known,
are
also
spread
throughout
Torrance
County
on
both
public
and
private
land.
[For
more
on
culturally
significant
sites
in
Torrance
County
see
Section
V.2.
Land
Use]
As
one
focus
group
participant
put
it:
You
can’t
throw
a
rock
without
hitting
a
culturally
sensitive
site
[in
Torrance
County].
The
prevalence
of
sacred
sites,
both
marked
and
unmarked,
on
lands
currently
and
historically
inhabited
by
Native
American
tribes
or
others,
is
not
unique
to
Torrance
County.
In
Oklahoma,
for
example,
where
the
US
government
drove
tribes
from
the
East
Coast,
the
difficulty
in
avoiding
Indian
burial
or
archaeological
sites
or
to
circumvent
the
patchwork
jurisdiction
of
tribal
governments
has
been
noted
in
the
process
of
exploring
possible
routes
for
the
proposed
Keystone
XL
pipeline.62
As
stated
by
a
representative
for
TransCanada,
the
company
proposing
the
Keystone
XL
pipeline:
Sometimes
there
are
areas
very
significant
to
the
tribes
that
don’t
bear
any
physical
evidence
.
.
.
It
might
be
used
to
hold
ceremonies,
but
if
you
walked
there
you
wouldn’t
see
any
evidence.
Additionally,
sacred
sites
may
not
have
clear
boundaries,
as
explained
by
the
aide
for
cultural
and
historic
preservation
for
the
Sac
and
Fox
Nation:
Some
things
are
sensitive
to
us.
If
they
want
to
go
through
a
grave,
the
ground
around
it
may
be
sacred,
too.62
Current
Impacts
of
Historic
Conflict
Over
time,
New
Mexico’s
land
grant
communities
have
lost
of
over
two-‐thirds
of
their
original
land.
[See
Section
III.
Background]
This
loss
of
land
commonly
occurred
through
unethical
and
fraudulent
means
to
American
land
speculators,
US
government
agencies
including
the
Forest
Service21
,
National
Park
Service,
and
as
a
result
of
the
Homestead
Act
in
1862.
An
example
of
the
disparity
between
the
ancestral
land
grants
and
the
greatly
reduced
present
boundaries
is
the
Manzano
Merced
land
grant
located
in
Torrance
County
east
of
the
Manzano
Mountains,
which
has
shrunk
to
only
a
small
fraction
of
its
former
extent.
Much
of
this
original
land
grant
has
been
ceded
to
private
use
and
the
US
Forest
Service.
The
trauma
of
the
history
of
genocide,
dispossession,
loss
of
land
and
displacement
of
communities
with
a
history
in
Torrance
County
has
led
to
a
deep
distrust
of
government
institutions
and
recurring
stress
triggered
by
the
similarities
in
more
recent
events.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-26-320.jpg)
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Opposition
[to
pipeline
projects]
is
rooted
in
Native
American
belief.
Above
all
the
land
is
sacred.
It’s
not
just
a
mantra.
People
really
do
see
this
as
sacred
land.
It
really
causes
a
lot
of
people
a
lot
of
pain,
particularly
the
elders.
They
recognize
the
damage
this
[the
proposed
pipeline]
has
the
potential
for.62
Social
Cohesion
Throughout
New
Mexico
and
beyond,
traditional
activities
continue
to
bind
generations
of
Hispano
families
together.64
As
one
focus
group
participant
stated,
“Hispanic
families
are
really
united.
We’re
all
together,
we
support
each
other.”
Focus
group
participants
also
expressed
that,
despite
the
racial
and
ethnic
differences
among
Native
Americans,
land
grant
heirs,
homesteaders,
artists
and
retirees
in
the
area,
the
preservation
of
the
county’s
traditions
and
cultural
heritage
are
important
factors
in
maintaining
a
strong
sense
of
place
and
community
for
all
residents.
While
there
are
a
number
of
health
concerns
in
Torrance
County,
data
also
shows
the
distinctive
presence
of
protective
health
measures
among
the
county’s
residents,
which
is
another
indicator
of
the
community’s
strong
sense
of
family,
community
and
culture.
[See
Section
IV.
Torrance
County
Today]
Culture
and
Connection
to
the
Land
and
its
Relationship
to
Health
and
Well
Being
Culture
is
an
important
social
determinant
of
health,65
and
research
shows
that
specific
aspects
of
culture
can
have
a
direct
relationship
to
health
outcomes,
especially
those
associated
with
mental
health.65,66
The
historic
experiences
of
populations
in
relation
to
their
land
and
culture,
even
from
generations
past,
can
also
impact
health
outcomes.
Connection
to
Cultural
Places
Although
destruction
of
cultural
places
is
not
an
uncommon
concern
when
it
comes
to
proposed
development
projects,
it
is
a
phenomenon
that
is
not
commonly
discussed
in
the
academic
literature.
This
is
likely
because,
although
there
is
concern
about
development-‐related
threats
to
culturally
or
spiritually
significant
sites,
and
this
concern
sometimes
receives
attention
in
the
news
media,
the
destruction
still
moves
forward,
and
there
is
a
lack
of
reporting
on
the
lasting
effects
of
these
impacts.
In
cases
where
concerns
about
these
impacts
are
considered
by
government
regulatory
bodies
to
be
mitigated
–
for
example
through
excavation
of
threatened
sites
by
archaeologists
–
little
if
any
follow-‐up
study
or
reporting
is
encouraged
or
conducted.
In
rare
cases
where
development
construction
reveals
evidence
of
damage
to
or
destruction
of
important
cultural
or
spiritual
sites,
reporting
often
focuses
on
whatever
was
learned
about
the
sites
before
they
were
destroyed,
and
not
on
the
lasting
impacts
of
their
destruction
to
impacted
communities.67
Community
health
measures
in
Torrance
County,
such
as
the
prevalence
of
chronic
disease
and
poor
mental
health
outcomes,
as
well
as
high
rates
of
teen
pregnancy
and
suicide,68
show
that
local
populations
demonstrate
effects
associated
with
historical
trauma
and
acculturation
stress.
These
are
indicators
of
susceptibility
to
the
potential
impacts
of
loss
of
culture
observed
in
other
settings.69
Historical
trauma
When
historic
experiences
are
significant
and
negative,
they
can
become
embedded
into
a
culture’s
collective
experience
in
what
is
known
as
historical
trauma,
passed
down
through
generations
within
communities
that
have
experienced
a
history
of
large-‐scale,
catastrophic
events.70–72
It
can
also
be
described
as
residual,
community-‐level
psychological
injuries
due
to
collective
loss,
or
as
historical
unresolved
grief.70
Building
on
knowledge
of
trauma
responses
and
chronic
stress,
historical
trauma
researchers
have
suggested
that
present-‐day
reminders
of
past
traumas
can
exacerbate
the
negative](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-28-320.jpg)
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striking
form
in
boomtowns
–
areas
rapidly
developed
as
a
result
of
resource
extraction
activities
–
where
a
lack
of
social
integration
led
to
increases
in
substance
misuse,
violence,
crime
and
family
breakdown.86
Impacts
to
Culture
and
Connection
to
the
Land
from
Similar
Projects
Cultural
analyses
conducted
for
environmental
impact
assessments
of
development
projects
in
indigenous
and
land-‐based
communities
often
focus
only
on
cultural
resources
that
are
discrete
archaeological
sites,
rather
than
on
broader
landscapes
and
intangible
resources
like
lifeways
that
are
critical
to
cultural
identity.87
As
a
result,
even
though
development
projects
may
affect
cultural
practices,
cultural
identity,
and
social
cohesion,
there
is
little
documentation
of
these
impacts
in
the
academic
literature
or
in
published
environmental
assessments.
Assessments
that
fail
to
analyze
such
impacts
provide
no
basis
for
them
to
be
taken
into
account
by
government
decision
makers.
Another
reason
for
the
lack
of
documentation
of
these
impacts
may
be
that
such
factors
are
best
examined
through
in-‐depth,
qualitative
research
methodologies,
including
ethnography,
interviews
and
focus
groups.
These
methodologies
are
time
and
resource
intensive
relative
to
quantitative
analyses
and
surveying
of
the
development
area
–
methodologies
that
may
not
be
adequate
to
capture
the
nuances
of
cultural
and
social
issues.
Additionally,
culturally
and
spiritually
significant
land
areas
span
beyond
just
archaeological
sites
or
historic
buildings
to
include
tribal
spiritual
sites,
cultural
landscapes
and
culturally
valued
plants
and
animals.
Destruction
associated
with
development
projects
is
wider
spread
and
even
less
well
documented
for
these
types
of
areas,
whose
tangible
boundaries
tend
to
be
ill-‐defined.
While
it
is
common
to
describe
the
values
that
specific
sites
may
have
or
what
their
loss
may
mean
in
archeological
or
architectural
terms,
it
is
harder
to
describe
exactly
what
has
been
lost
when
a
development
is
constructed
in
or
through
a
landscape
that
people
value
for
its
traditional,
cultural
or
spiritual
associations.67
In
focus
groups,
land
grant
heirs
in
Torrance
County
expressed
that
for
unmarked/
sacred
sites
even
well-‐meaning
unearthing
of
remains,
such
as
archaeological
excavations
at
National
Park
Service
sites,
represented
shocking
violations
of
the
sanctity
of
those
sites
and
the
human
remains
they
contain.
Focus
group
participants
also
made
direct
connections
between
the
proposed
Lobos
CO2
Pipeline
and
past
development
projects
that
have
had
adverse
impacts
and
inequitable
outcomes
on
their
communities,
and
expressed
that
they
are
experiencing
the
same
feelings
of
marginalization
and
impending
loss
that
have
come
up
for
then
in
previous
projects.
For
example,
one
resident
stated:
I
think
a
correlation
here
is
specifically
with
the
[BNSF]
railroad.
And
in
many
ways,
this
pipeline
coming
through
is
the
railroad
all
over
again,
where
a
major
corporation
is
coming
through
and
basically
just
taking
everybody’s
land,
changing
the
cultural
identity
of
this
area.
This
one
thing
is
just
a
repeat
of
that.
Evidence
indicates
that
the
existing
Cortez
CO2
Pipeline
which
runs
through
Torrance
County
and
is
owned
and
operated
by
Kinder
Morgan,
was
constructed
in
the
1980s
amidst
controversy
over
its
designation
as
a
common
carrier
for
eminent
domain
purposes
and
concerns
over
the
potential
destruction
of
Anasazi
tribal
artifacts
and
remains
in
the
state
of
Colorado
and
elsewhere
along
the
pipeline’s
route.88
Follow-‐up
study
to
better
understand
the
impacts
of
the
construction
and
operation
of
the
Cortez
CO2
pipeline
in
regard
to
these
concerns
are
unavailable.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-31-320.jpg)
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Concern
about
the
impacts
of
recent
development
projects
that
have
disturbed
culturally
and
spiritually
sacred
sites
around
North
America
are
widespread.
TransCanada’s
plan
to
dig
a
trench
and
bury
part
of
its
$7
billion,
1,700-‐mile
Keystone
XL
pipeline
from
Alberta,
Canada
to
refineries
in
Texas,
has
raised
a
great
deal
of
concern
about
impacts
to
sacred
cultural
sites
amongst
a
host
of
Native
American
communities.62
Representatives
from
the
Sac
and
Fox
Nation
have
expressed
worry
about
the
potential
for
pipeline
construction
to
dig
up
unmarked
graves,
such
as
those
in
which
masses
of
Native
Americans
were
buried
after
dying
from
smallpox,
or
other
sacred
archaeological
sites.
The
concerns
pertain
not
only
to
designated
tribal
lands,
but
to
private
lands
as
well.
The
Caddo
Nation
of
Oklahoma,
which
contains
homelands
in
four
states,
“wrote
to
the
federal
Advisory
Council
on
Historic
Preservation
warning
of
‘imminent
and
irreparable
damage’
[from
the
proposed
pipeline
excavation]
to
an
archeological
site
in
Lamar
County,
Texas.”62
In
2011
Arizona’s
Game
and
Fish
Department
began
construction
on
a
public
fishing
pond
at
Amity
Pueblo,
a
sacred
site
for
the
Zuni
people,
unearthing
and
destroying
remains
that
date
back
as
far
as
900
A.D.
In
this
instance
the
damage
caused
was
attributed
to
missteps
and
lack
of
compliance
with
regulations.89
The
desecration
at
Amity
Pueblo
left
Zuni
tribal
members
in
disbelief,
feeling
sorrow
as
well
as
anger
and
frustration.
"It
was
so
sad
looking
at
all
the
remains,
lying
there,"
remembers
Kucate,
head
tribal
councilman
for
the
Pueblo
of
Zuni.
A
high-‐ranking
medicine
man
explained,
"In
our
way,
there
are
still
connections
to
our
ancestors
who
lived
[in
Amity
Pueblo].
These
individuals
are
not
resting
in
peace."
One
member
of
the
tribal
pueblo
explained:
When
things
like
this
happen,
it
really
hurts
us
because
no
one
even
asked
[what
we
thought]
until
after
they've
done
the
damage.
It's
leaving
us
natives
out
of
our
own
aboriginal
lands.89
The
first
Spanish
explorers
came
here
and
really
put
the
Zuni
in
a
situation
where
we
almost
lost
our
culture.
.
.
Our
religious
ceremonies
and
practices
were
impeded
by
.
.
.
the
invaders.
Some
of
our
sacred
ceremonies
had
to
go
underground
to
protect
what
we
had.
Most
of
the
Zuni
tribal
lands
were
lost
to
American
colonization.
The
official
boundaries
of
the
Zuni
reservation
established
by
the
US
government
in
1877
encompassed
less
than
3
percent
of
the
15
million
acres
of
the
tribe's
aboriginal
lands.89
Impacts
of
the
Proposed
Lobos
CO2
Pipeline
on
Culture
and
Connection
to
the
Land
Given
the
history
and
existing
conditions
of
populations
in
Torrance
County,
as
well
as
the
relationship
between
culture,
residents’
connection
to
land
and
health,
we
predict
the
following
impacts
as
a
result
of
the
proposed
Lobos
CO2
Pipeline
activities.
• Due
to
the
strong
connection
that
many
Torrance
County
residents
and
beyond
have
to
culturally
and
spiritually
significant
sites
in
the
area,
and
the
sensitivity
as
well
as
wide
geographic
span
of
these
sites,
any
damage
caused
to
these
sites
by
the
proposed
project
would
likely
lead
to
a
loss
of
communities’
current
and
future
identity
and
connection
with
their
culture,
history
and
community.
• Given
the
past
traumatic
experiences
of
populations
in
Torrance
County
associated
with
loss
of
land
and
culture
and
mistreatment
by
government
and
private
entities,
proposed
pipeline
project
activities
(e.g.
process
of
acquiring
land
for
a
right-‐of-‐way,
construction,
and
pipeline
maintenance)
could
trigger
historical
trauma.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-32-320.jpg)
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• The
development
of
an
industrial
project
such
as
the
proposed
pipeline
would
changes
the
existing
rural,
agro-‐pastoral
landscape
that
local
communities
strongly
link
to
their
identity,
history
and
tradition.
[See
Section
V.2.
Land
Use]
During
focus
groups,
participants
repeatedly
expressed
that
the
pipeline’s
proposed
activities
represented
an
involuntary
change
to
their
environment
and
culture,
which
they
struggle
to
pass
on
to
their
children.
Given
the
mix
of
indigenous
people,
land
grant
communities,
homesteaders,
retirees,
artists
and
relative
newcomers
in
Torrance
County,
as
well
as
the
unique,
rural,
traditional
culture
of
the
area,
many
groups
potentially
impacted
by
the
proposed
pipeline
are
at
risk
for
acculturation
stress
in
the
event
of
an
involuntary
change
such
as
the
development
of
the
pipeline.
• The
potential
for
proposed
pipeline
activities
to
impact
the
traditional
character
and
uses
of
the
land
in
Torrance
County
[See
Section
V.2.
Land
Use]
would
likely
weaken
local
populations’
sense
of
place
and
community,
which
could
lead
to
adverse
impacts
on
the
strength
of
individual
and
community
identity
and
social
cohesion.
o Overall,
focus
group
participants
felt
that
the
impacts
of
the
proposed
pipeline
project
on
social
cohesion
were
already
being
felt.
In
the
words
of
one
resident,
“This
pipeline
has
disturbed
us.
It
distances
us.
From
the
very
beginning
that
it
started,
it
has
disturbed
our
mind,
our
soul,
our
spirit,
you
name
it.
It’s
very
disturbing.”
o Other
residents
felt
that
the
pipeline
has
had
positive
impacts
on
social
cohesion,
although
not
by
design:
“To
some
extent,
I
think
this
pipeline
has
brought
factions
together,
not
completely,
but
I
see
much
more
involvement
and
much
more
cohesiveness
[in
terms
of
opposing
the
pipeline]
around
this
issue
than
we
had
about
[previous
developments].
And
that’s
a
good
thing,
Kinder
Morgan
has
done
us
that
favor
at
least.”
Some
residents
expressed
caution
about
this
impact
by
noting
that
social
cohesion
had
increased
“only
by
a
little
bit,
and
it’s
very,
very
fragile,
and
can
be
broken
in
just
a
minute,
in
a
second”
and
that
the
pipeline
was
setting
up
a
“neighbor
against
neighbor”
dynamic
that
was
detrimental
to
pre-‐existing
social
cohesion.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-33-320.jpg)
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V.2.
LAND
USE
“To
take
away
the
connection
to
the
land…
to
take
a
part
of
us…
it
is
like
missing
a
limb.”
–
HIA
focus
group
participant
Land
use
–
the
utilization
or
modification
of
the
natural
environment
to
fulfill
human
needs,
such
as
for
agricultural,
ranching,
urban
or
industrial
purposes
–
plays
a
crucial
role
in
determining
health
outcomes.
In
Torrance
County,
land
use
is
deeply
embedded
in
the
history
and
tradition
of
the
region,
and
affects
the
livelihood
and
lifestyle
of
families
that
have
lived
in
the
region
for
generations
—
including
Native
American
communities,
land
grant
heirs,
families
that
settled
in
the
Valley
during
the
time
railroads
were
built,
and
multi-‐generational
Hispanic
families
—
as
well
as
newcomers.
Large-‐scale
developments
such
as
the
proposed
Lobos
CO2
Pipeline
can
impact
land
use
in
a
number
of
ways,
including
through
changes
to
traditional
and
current
land
use
practices
such
as
farming
or
ranching,
alterations
to
the
aesthetics
of
the
landscape,
and
shaping
future
land
use
decisions
and
opportunities.
Background
Archaeological
evidence
suggests
that
ancestral
Native
American
populations
practiced
agriculture
in
New
Mexico
at
least
two
thousand
years
before
first
contact
with
Spanish
colonizers
in
1540.
In
fact,
crops,
including
corn
and
squash,
were
first
introduced
into
New
Mexico
from
the
south
(present-‐day
Mexico)
between
1500
and
1000
BCE,
and
stable,
long-‐term
agriculture
began
to
take
place
as
early
as
200
CE.
After
contact
with
Spanish
colonizers
in
the
mid
16th
century,
livestock
and
ranching
were
also
introduced
into
New
Mexico.22
Both
crop
and
animal
production
have
been
staples
of
land
use
and
traditional
culture
for
the
successive
waves
of
settlers
that
have
arrived
in
Torrance
County
from
the
prehistoric
and
Pueblo
periods16,22
through
the
land
grant
period20
and
into
the
20th
century
after
the
arrival
of
homestead
families
in
New
Mexico.22
Historians
and
anthropologists
attest
to
the
fact
that
the
Pueblo
people’s
material
culture
revolved
around
agriculture,16,17,90
and
that
“crops…
were
the
backbone
of
their
subsistence
economy
long
before
[the
arrival
of
the
Europeans],”17
primarily
through
the
growing
of
corn,
beans
and
squash.90
Historian
James
Vlasich
writes
of
the
deep
ties
between
agriculture
and
the
unique
culture
and
identity
of
the
Pueblo
people:
“The
practice
of
irrigational
agriculture
has
always
set
the
Pueblo
Indians
apart
from
other
native
groups
on
the
New
Mexican
frontier.
For
centuries,
farming
has
been
the
foundation
of
the
economy
of
all
nineteen
Pueblo
Indian
groups
and
their
ancestors.”
Although
the
Homestead
Act
of
1862,
which
promoted
the
settlement
of
land
in
the
western
states
for
farming
and
ranching22
was
broadly
consistent
with
the
traditional,
rural
land
uses
in
the
region22
,
it
also
led
to
a
shift
in
the
demographics
of
places
such
as
Torrance
County,
as
more
migrants
from
other
parts
of
the
US
moved
to
the
area,
and
marked
the
beginning
of
a
transition
towards
larger-‐scale
agricultural
operations.23
This
period
during
the
late
19th
and
early
20th
centuries
was
also
when
a
number
of
railroads
and
highways
were
built
in
the
area,
and
established
major
corridors
along
which
commercial
development
continues
today.18,91
During
the
20th
century,
Torrance
County
experienced
significant
population
fluctuations
and
further
changes
to
land
use.
[See
Section
III.
Background]
Following
a
drought
in
the
mid-‐1900s,
there
was
a
decline
in
farmland
used
for
crop
production
and
a
parallel
rise
of
lad
used
for
ranching.18
To
this
day,
ranchland
continues
to
dominate
the
county’s
landscape.18](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-34-320.jpg)
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More
recent
land
use
decisions
in
Torrance
County
have
led
to
an
increase
in
commercial
development
projects
such
as
wind
farms
and
pipelines.
Pipeline
construction
beginning
as
early
as
the
1980s88
has
led
to
the
current
count
of
eight
gas
or
liquid
transmission
pipelines
in
Torrance
County,
according
to
Department
of
Transportation
data.
[See
Section
III.
Background]
The
County’s
first
wind
farm,
the
High
Lonesome
Wind
Farm,
became
operational
in
mid
2009,92
with
a
second,
the
El
Cabo
Wind
Farm,
planned
for
development
but
currently
stalled
in
the
construction
phase.93
Existing
Conditions
Existing
Land
Use
Policy
Land
use
policy
in
Torrance
County
is
currently
laid
out
in
the
County’s
Comprehensive
Land
Use
Plan,
which
is
an
official
policy
document
intended
to
serve
as
an
indication
of
“how
the
local
residents
and
their
elected
officials
want
the
regional
community
to
develop”
in
the
coming
decades,
and
is
a
legally
binding
document
requiring
that
the
zoning
regulations
of
the
county
be
consistent
with
the
land
use
plan.18
Torrance
County’s
land
use
plan
states
that
Torrance
County
is
“a
product
of
historical
evolution
and
its
future
is
generally
expected
to
be
an
extension
of
present
day
development
activities.”18
The
plan
remarks:
To
a
large
extent,
the
patterns
of
future
development
in
the
county
have
already
been
set
by
the
existing
infrastructure
and
current
form
of
development.
There
is
a
high
possibility
that
the
future
pattern
of
development
will
be
essentially
an
expansion
or
extension
of
the
existing
pattern.18
The
Torrance
County
Land
Use
Plan’s
goals
include:
• Balance
the
needs
of
a
growing
population
while
retaining
the
rural
residential
character
and
culture
of
the
county;
• Improve
or
maintain
community
appearance
and
character;
• Establish
positive
long-‐range
planning
guidelines
for
a
diversity
of
growth
and
development
that
does
not
jeopardize
the
environment;
and
• Protect
those
areas
of
the
county
that
are
historically,
culturally,
geographically
or
environmentally
unique
and/or
fragile.
The
County’s
land
use
plan
also
resolves
to
encourage
energy
infrastructure
and
economic
development
through
the
recruitment
of
wind
and
solar
energy
initiatives
in
the
county,
and
through
attracting
other
developers,
but
only
insofar
as
this
would
bring
a
long-‐term
benefit
to
the
county
and
maintain
the
integrity
of
the
environment.18
Current
Land
Uses
and
Designations
The
vast
majority
of
Torrance
County
is
zoned
for
agricultural
use,91
a
designation
intended
for
cattle
grazing,
horse
ranching,
farming
and
lumbering.94
Farms
in
Torrance
County
are
typically
large
in
size,
averaging
over
3,000
acres
in
2007.95
However,
data
from
the
Western
Rural
Development
Center
indicates
that
while
as
of
2007
approximately
84
percent
of
Torrance
County’s
land
was
designated
as
farmland,
(about
1.8
million
acres
of
farms
out
of
2.1
million
acres
total
in
the
county)
less
than
2
percent
or
25,000
of
those
1.8
million
acres
of
farmland,
was
used
as
harvested
cropland.95
Although
farming
and
ranching
have
been
the
staple
of
the
historic
and
traditional
economy
in
Torrance
County,
they
are
giving
way
to
non-‐agricultural
commerce.
In
2013
crop
production
made
up
just
2
percent
of
annual
employment,
while
beef
cattle
ranching,
farming
and
feedlots
made
up
less
than
1
percent.96
Focus
group
participants
expressed
concern
that
these
figures
may
not
capture
subsistence,](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-35-320.jpg)
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non
wage-‐producing
farming
and
ranching
activities,
yet
they
still
reveal
a
trend
away
from
traditional
land
use
in
Torrance
County
as
a
significant
economic
factor.96
[See
Section
V.3.
Economic
Vitality]
Torrance
County’s
existing
planning
and
zoning
ordinances
aim
to
maintain
the
county’s
historic
rural
and
small
town
characteristics.
Significant
portions
of
the
land
in
western
Torrance
County
have
been
specially
designated
as
agricultural,
rural
and
village
preservation
zones,91
which
are
intended
to
protect
and
preserve
historic
uses
of
the
designated
areas
through
a
variety
of
means,
including
by
imposing
minimum
lot
size
restrictions
(for
agricultural
land
specifically)
and
by
limiting
the
type
and
amount
of
development
permitted
in
the
area.94
The
State
of
New
Mexico
recognizes
23
land
grants
as
units
of
government
within
the
state,97
with
an
additional
8
land
grants
recognized,
but
without
unit
of
government
status.98
As
mentioned
previously,
this
political
recognition
is
significant,
but
excludes
large
portions
of
the
original
land
grants’
geographic
extent.
The
land
surrounding
Torrance
County’s
state-‐recognized
land
grant
communities
has
been
specifically
zoned
for
rural
community
preservation
in
an
effort
by
County
authorities
to
preserve
land
grant
heirs’
cultural
and
historic
legacy.18
Continuation
of
traditional
land
use
by
land
grant
heirs
and
other
New
Mexico
residents
is
largely
dependent
on
access
to
resources
–
including
water,
lumber
and
firewood
–
on
former
land
grants
that
are
now
federally
managed.
Conflict
over
increasing
federal
regulation
and
environmental
impact
litigation
further
compounds
the
difficulty
that
land
grant
heirs
and
others
experience
in
accessing
the
resources
necessary
to
successfully
farm
and
ranch
these
lands.19
The
loss
of
common
land
in
New
Mexico
has
also
contributed
to
the
shift
in
land
use
patterns
away
from
subsistence
agro-‐pastoralism
and
towards
commercial
ranching
and
timbering
controlled
by
larger
corporations
and
outside
entrepreneurs.23
Current
Land
Ownership
in
Torrance
County
Torrance
County
is
currently
comprised
of
over
2
million
acres
of
land
owned
by
a
variety
of
entities.
In
2010,
the
vast
majority
of
Torrance
County’s
land
(approximately
76
percent)
was
privately
owned,
while
the
remaining
land
was
owned
by
the
state
(14
percent),
the
federal
government
(10
percent)
or
Native
American
tribes
(1
percent).95
Figure
8.
Acreage
and
Percent
of
land
in
Torrance
County
by
ownership
type,
2010
Source:
Western
Rural
Development
Center,
2010
Acres %
Private 1,616,908 76%
State 299,805 14%
Federal 207,787 10%
Tribal 16,300 1%
Total: 2,140,800
Private-
1,616,908-
acres-
76%-
State-
299,805-
acres-
14%-
Federal-
207,787-acres-
10%-
Tribal-
16,300-acres-
1%-](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-36-320.jpg)
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scorpions.
That
was
the
only
thing
that
was
in
the
land,
scorpions,
and
God
darn
it,
I’ve
never
seen
one
scorpion
yet!
Other
focus
group
participants
echoed
this
sentiment,
sharing
their
feelings
that
companies
such
as
Kinder
Morgan
tended
to
route
pipelines
through
rural
areas
that
they
perceived
to
be
empty,
under
the
mistaken
assumption
that
the
land
does
not
hold
any
other
useful
purpose
and
lacks
natural
and
cultural
resources
that
merit
protection.
Historically,
areas
designated
by
the
US
government
as
tribal
lands
were
allocated
as
such
because
they
were
thought
to
be
worth
little.
In
many
cases,
however,
it
was
later
discovered
that
these
areas
were
rich
in
natural
resources.62
Cultural/Community
Identity
and
Land
Use
Despite
Torrance
County’s
low
levels
of
agricultural-‐related
employment,
data
gathered
from
focus
groups
for
this
HIA
found
that
gardening,
farming,
ranching
and
subsisting
off
the
land
are
paramount
factors
in
the
identity
of
Torrance
County
communities.
According
to
one
land
grant
heir:
The
land
gives
us
everything
we
need.
It
gives
us
our
mud
to
make
adobes,
our
plants
so
we
can
eat.
Our
medicines.
Everything
that
Mother
Earth
gives
us,
we
have
it.
We’ve
been
blessed.
Rich
with
land,
rich
with
food,
rich
with
God.”
Another
resident
stated:
We
got
[our
self-‐sufficiency]
from
our
Native
American
great-‐great-‐grandparents.
The
potatoes,
the
frijoles
[beans],
the
chiles
[hot
peppers],
tomatoes,
corn…
that’s
all
the
gifts
from
the
Native
Americans,
from
us.
And
we
still
cook
in
our
woodstoves,
we
still
make
our
own
tortillas,
our
own
tamales,
our
own
everything.
That’s
who
we
are.
Focus
group
participants,
including
people
with
indigenous
and
Hispanic
ancestry,
descendants
of
homesteaders,
and
others
who
have
more
recently
come
to
the
county,
expressed
how
the
land
they
lived
on
was
a
part
of
their
individual
character
or
community
identity,
and
their
desire
to
protect
this
land
from
threats
that
would
alter
the
sense
of
place
that
Torrance
County
has
cultivated
for
them.
While
ethnically
distinct,
both
Hispanic
and
Anglo
populations
face
common
challenges
in
maintaining
their
long-‐standing
traditions.
Torrance
County’s
Comprehensive
Land
Use
Plan
notes:
Current
day-‐residents
of
the
land
grant
towns
are
struggling
to
maintain
their
cultural
identity
as
are
the
descendants
[sic]
of
homesteaders
who
work
in
subsistence
ranching
and
farming
or
those
who
are
presently
commuting
daily
to
Albuquerque,
Santa
Fe,
or
Belen.18
For
many
Torrance
County
residents,
the
responsibility
to
care
for
the
land
is
sacred.
Focus
group
participants
expressed
deep
concern
for
how
the
land
has
been
affected
by
past
developments
and
how
it
might
be
further
damaged
by
future
developments,
including
the
proposed
Lobos
CO2
Pipeline.
One
land
grant
heir
said:
We
will
fight
to
defend
Mother
Earth.
Do
not
break
her,
do
not
touch
her
with
your
trenches
and
chemicals.
They’re
going
to
ruin
everything.
They’re
already
starting
to
ruin
our
mentality,
our
spirituality,
our
emotions.
Everything
is
involved
here.
And
it’s
disturbing
for
all
of
us.
Some
expressed
concern
for
the
legacy
they
would
leave
behind
for
their
descendants:
And
it’s
not
going
to
be
probably
an
impact
on
me,
because
I’ll
probably
be
gone
[deceased],
but
it
will
be
an
impact
on
our
children
and
their
children
and
that’s
what
we’re
working
on.”
Participants
additionally](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-38-320.jpg)
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expressed
the
importance
of
freedom
and
the
ability
to
decide
for
themselves
how
to
best
use
and
care
for
the
land
in
maintaining
the
connection
they
have
to
their
homes
and
their
chosen
way
of
life.
Land
Use
and
its
Relationship
to
Health
and
Well
Being
Land
use
directly
affects
one’s
sense
of
place,
as
well
as
the
social
and
material
conditions
of
that
place.
Land
use
can
have
a
profound
effect
on
social,
physical
and
mental
health,
and
in
addition,
land
use
decisions
can
set
precedents
for
future
decisions,
potentially
compounding
or
perpetuating
health
impacts
related
to
those
decisions.
Many
indigenous
cultures
throughout
the
world
extend
the
concept
of
health
to
include
physical,
mental,
emotional,
and
spiritual
dimensions,
and
define
healthy
living
as
being
in
harmony
with
the
spirit
world,
with
their
community,
and
with
the
land.39
Land
use,
social
cohesion
and
health
In
areas
that
have
experienced
rapid
change
due
to
resource
extraction,
the
decline
in
social
cohesion
has
been
found
to
increase
substance
abuse,
violence,
crime
and
family
breakdown.86
In
more
general
contexts,
studies
have
found
that
communities
with
high
levels
of
social
cohesion
have
better
general
health
than
those
with
low
levels
of
social
cohesion,
as
well
as
lower
infant
mortality
rates,
lower
levels
of
crime
and
violence,
lower
stress
and
longer
lifespans,84
as
well
as
lower
incidence
of
heart
attacks.102
The
natural
environment
and
health
A
growing
body
of
research
shows
that
natural
beauty
and
being
surrounded
by
a
healthy
natural
environment
has
a
positive
effect
on
well
being,
including
mitigating
the
effects
of
everyday
chronic
and
acute
stress.103
In
contrast,
solastalgia
–
a
term
for
distress
caused
by
negative
changes
in
the
home
landscape
–
has
been
shown
to
manifest
in
depression,
outrage
and
sadness
amongst
affected
populations.104,105
Solastalgia
has
been
identified
in
areas
associated
with
agriculture
as
well
as
commercial
development
and
resource
extraction
activities,
including
mining
and
tunneling.106–109
Because
major
land
use
decisions
can
cause
potential,
unwanted
changes
to
landscapes
and
natural
environments,
there
is
an
inherent
risk
of
triggering
the
negative
mental
health
outcomes
of
solastalgia
through
development
projects
that
may
have
significant,
long-‐term
impacts
on
the
land
and
on
local
residents’
sense
of
place.
Control
over
destiny
and
health
Many
local
Torrance
County
residents
and
their
ancestors
have
struggled
intensely
in
order
to
maintain
what
they
feel
is
their
sacred
responsibility
to
care
for
the
land.
Having
the
ability
take
responsibility
for
how
land
is
used
and
cared
for
provides
residents
with
a
sense
of
control.
Control
of
one’s
destiny
or
empowerment,
which
means
having
the
options,
choices
and
discretion
to
influence
aspects
of
one’s
life,
has
been
widely
recognized
as
a
fundamental
determinant
of
health.110–113
as
it
is
one
of
the
cognitive
processes
that
mediate
between
stress
and
health
outcomes.
Research
shows
that
individuals
with
more
control,
or
feelings
of
control,
over
their
lives
tend
to
experience
better
health
outcomes,
while
those
with
less
control
tend
to
experience
poorer
health
outcomes
such
higher
rates
of
cardiovascular
disease,
hypertension
and
alcohol
abuse,
and
other
impacts
related
to
an
increase
in
vulnerability
to
stress.110,114,
115
[See
Section
V.4.
Safety]
Focus
group
participants
from
Torrance
County
cited
uncertainty
about
local
land
use
decisions
as
a
factor
contributing
to
an
increase
in
their
levels
of
anxiety
and
stress,
particularly
for
those
residing
on
or
near
the
proposed
pipeline
route.
The
sentiments
expressed
by
focus
group
participants
are
consistent
with
research
showing
the
relationship
between
ongoing,
chronic
stress
and
adverse
mental
and
physical
health
outcomes.116–121
During
focus
groups,
several
residents
discussed
the
cumulative](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-39-320.jpg)
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health
impacts
they
felt
as
a
result
of
proposed
and
enacted
development
projects
in
the
area
over
which
the
community
has
had
little
control.
In
the
words
of
one
resident:
We’re
all
just
stressed
out
constantly.
Stressed
about
the
insurance,
stressed
about
the
land
values,
we’re
just
constantly
stressed
out.
During
a
proposed
biomass
plant
development,
I
was
exhausted
[trying
to
fight
its
implementation],
and
I
got
shingles.
So
it
was
very,
very
stressful.
Focus
groups
participants
also
pointed
out
the
strain
on
relationships
with
family
and
community
that
stress
and
energy
around
existing
and
proposed
changes
in
land
use
have
led
to.
Time
away
from
family
has
been
found
to
be
associated
with
burnout,
distress,
dissatisfaction,
poor
general
health
and
other
physical
problems.122
Impacts
to
Land
Use
from
Similar
Projects
Impacts
to
cultural
resources
Examples
of
some
of
the
ways
in
which
past
development
projects
have
impacted
archaeological
sites,
graves,
cultural
landscapes
and
other
physical
cultural
resources
are
presented
in
Section
V.1.
As
noted
previously,
while
there
is
some
professional
literature
and
media
coverage
on
the
threats
that
proposed
projects
pose
to
such
resources,
there
is
has
been
very
limited
study
of
or
reporting
on
how
their
destruction
affects
concerned
communities
and
other
populations.
Scars
and
physical
changes
to
the
land
The
addition
of
a
second
track
to
the
Burlington
Northern-‐Santa
Fe
(BNSF)
railroad
line
through
Abó
Canyon
is
a
local
example
of
the
lack
of
attention
to
the
broader
impacts
that
a
development
project
has
had
on
the
landscape
in
Torrance
County.
Land
grant
heirs
and
other
landowners
strongly
opposed
the
expansion
because
of
the
damage
it
would
do
to
the
landscape,
its
cultural
character,
and
their
traditional
land
uses,
but
were
unsuccessful
in
their
efforts
to
persuade
BNSF
and
its
federal
land
use
regulators
to
consider
alternative
ways
to
achieve
the
project’s
purposes.
The
second
track
has
now
been
constructed,
and
no
studies
have
been
reported
on
whether
or
how
the
impacts
anticipated
by
affected
communities
have
played
out.123
Several
focus
group
participants
noted
that
industrial
projects
in
Torrance
County
that
required
what
were
considered
routine,
minor
disturbances
to
the
land,
such
as
the
laying
of
telephone
lines
into
a
new
home,
left
marks
and
scars
on
the
land
that
lasted
for
decades
or
generations.
A
right-‐of-‐way
(ROW)
for
a
pipeline
(defined
as
the
land
over
and
around
the
pipeline;
in
the
case
of
the
Lobos
project
the
ROW
would
be
50
feet
on
either
side
of
the
pipeline)124
,
leaves
a
significant
visual
“scar”
on
the
land.
The
images
below
show
“scars”
from
rights-‐of-‐way
for
some
existing
pipelines
in
Torrance
County.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-40-320.jpg)
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There
have
also
been
attempts
to
limit
the
use
of
eminent
domain
on
private
property.
One
such
case
in
Oklahoma
led
to
the
first
legal
challenge
to
the
use
of
eminent
domain
in
the
US.
In
this
case,
an
Oklahoma
family
challenged
TransCanada’s
attempts
to
condemn
their
land
for
use
in
building
the
Keystone
XL
Pipeline,
claiming
that
“landowners’
property
cannot
be
legally
taken
by
[…]
a
privately-‐owned
foreign
corporate
entity
[…]
for
the
benefit
of
a
privately-‐
owned
foreign
entity.”137
Private
landowners
also
successfully
blocked
eminent
domain
attempts
by
oil
and
gas
developers
in
New
York
State
by
designating
local
control
of
land
use.138
Receptiveness
of
past
project
proponents
to
community
concerns
Past
pipeline
projects
across
the
US
have
precipitated
conflict
regarding
the
receptiveness
of
developers,
and
Kinder
Morgan
in
particular,
to
public
suggestions
regarding
mitigations
of
expected
pipeline
impacts.
Although
landowners
and
other
groups
in
past
projects
have
expressed
a
preference
for
routes
that
go
along
existing
rights-‐of-‐way,
cross
less
sensitive
lands,
or
bury
segments
of
certain
pipelines
to
mitigate
impacts,
Kinder
Morgan
has
been
reluctant
to
comply,
citing
the
added
expense
and
time
required
to
implement
such
mitigations.139
A
lawyer
who
has
worked
closely
with
tribes
in
South
Dakota
remarked
about
her
experience
raising
tribal
concerns
in
relation
to
proposed
development
projects
such
as
the
proposed
Keystone
XL
pipeline,
stating
that
“the
consultation
process
is
really
broken.
Tribal
interests
are
rarely
able
to
be
brought
forward
properly,
and
when
they
are,
they
are
rarely
listened
to.”62
Eminent
Domain:
Key
Facts
In
the
US,
eminent
domain
is
the
state
or
the
federal
government’s
power
to
seize
or
condemn
private
property.
While
eminent
domain
is
intended
for
public
use,
rights
over
the
condemned
property
may
be
given
to
private
parties,
including
corporations.
In
most
cases,
state
and
federal
law
requires
that
eminent
domain
be
used
only
as
a
last
resort
after
attempting
to
negotiate
to
purchase
the
property.
If
eminent
domain
is
used,
the
owners
of
the
property
being
condemned
are
entitled
to
fair
compensation.
The
granting
of
eminent
domain
is
dependent
on
a
pipeline
project’s
designation
as
a
common
carrier,
which
means
the
pipeline
will
be
available
for
public
use
or
serve
a
larger
public
good
to
serve
a
larger
public
benefit.
Despite
the
considerable
debate
as
to
what
constitutes
a
common
carrier,
it
is
currently
up
to
companies
to
self-‐designate
their
projects
as
common
carriers
on
an
honor
system.
This
has
prompted
some
states,
such
as
Texas,
to
present
proposals
requiring
a
review
of
such
claims
in
order
to
create
stricter
regulations.33,
132
In
practice,
issues
of
eminent
domain
are
almost
always
strictly
state
matters.59,60
Federal
involvement
is
rare,
except
in
cases
where
it
is
deemed
that
fair
compensation
of
condemned
land
is
not
met.60,61
In
the
state
of
New
Mexico,
eminent
domain
rights
and
procedures
are
regulated
by
state
statutes61,62
rather
than
by
state
constitution.
The
State
of
New
Mexico’s
eminent
domain
laws
are
favorable
to
industry;
they
provide
for
specific
condemnation
for
oil
and
gas
pipeline
companies,
including
those
seeking
to
transport
carbon
dioxide.62,60,63
This
may
make
it
more
difficult
for
New
Mexican
landowners
to
challenge
existing
eminent
domain
laws.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-45-320.jpg)
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V.3.
ECONOMIC
VITALITY
Pipeline
development
has
the
potential
to
impact
economic
vitality
in
Torrance
County
in
a
number
of
ways
including
through
effects
on
employment,
tax
revenue
and
residents’
property
values.
Economic
vitality
in
turn
has
established
connections
to
health.
Torrance
County
residents
have
expressed
significant
concern
that
potential
individual
or
municipal
economic
benefits
from
the
proposed
pipeline
will
be
minor
and/or
short
lived,
and
that
gains
such
as
additional
tax
revenue
will
be
outweighed
by
potential
costs.
Because
the
development
of
pipelines
for
CO2
transmission
is
a
relatively
new
phenomenon,
for
many
issues
–
such
as
property
values
–
there
is
little
evidence
about
the
impacts
of
CO2
pipelines
specifically.
This
uncertainty
is
another
source
of
anxiety
for
residents,
who
have
not
been
able
to
obtain
clear
information
on
how
their
personal
investments
in
land
or
property
might
be
affected
by
the
pipeline.
Existing
Economic
Conditions
Numerous
indicators
help
paint
a
picture
of
the
current
health
of
the
economy
in
Torrance
County.
Employment,
tax
and
income
data
show
that
Torrance
County
currently
has
a
generally
smaller
and
less
stable
economic
base
than
New
Mexico
as
a
whole.
Compared
to
the
state
of
New
Mexico
overall,
Torrance
County
residents
have
lower
incomes
and
face
higher
rates
of
poverty.
Jobs
available
in
the
county
are
not
sufficient
to
meet
the
population’s
employment
needs,
and
unemployment
remains
a
pressing
issue
for
area
residents.
[See
Section
IV.
Torrance
County
Today]
Industry,
earnings
and
location
of
employment
In
2013,
approximately
29
percent
of
jobs
in
Torrance
County
were
in
local
government,
with
the
bulk
of
these
jobs
in
education
and
health
services.96
Average
annual
earnings
in
this
industry
were
about
$33,300.
Two-‐thirds
of
jobs
in
Torrance
County
were
in
the
private
sector,
and
about
80
percent
of
these
(half
of
total
employment
in
the
county)
were
in
a
service-‐providing
industry.140
Retail
trade
jobs
made
up
the
largest
proportion
of
the
service
industry
in
2013,
at
15
percent
total
annual
employment,
and
annual
earnings
of
approximately
$22,300.140
Although
Torrance
County
is
a
largely
rural,
agriculturally
zoned
area
[See
Section
V.2.
Land
Use],
agricultural
industries
do
not
provide
a
significant
proportion
of
county
employment.
In
2013,
crop
production
made
up
2
percent
of
annual
employment,
while
beef
cattle
ranching,
farming
and
feedlots
made
up
less
than
1
percent.96
Average
annual
wages
for
these
sectors
were
about
$16,700
and
$23,700
respectively.96
[See
Appendix
B.
Table
B-‐1]
In
2011
fewer
than
20
percent
of
employed
Torrance
County
residents
worked
within
the
county.
Although
no
single
town
in
the
county
served
as
a
major
employment
center
for
residents,
Mountainair,
where
2.4
percent
of
employed
county
residents
work,
was
a
distant
second
to
Albuquerque,
where
one-‐third
of
all
employed
county
residents
worked.141
[See
Appendix
B.
Tables
B-‐2
and
B-‐3]
Property
values
At
82
percent,
the
homeownership
rate
in
Torrance
County
is
significantly
higher
than
in
New
Mexico
overall,
where
the
rate
is
about
69
percent.27
In
focus
groups,
participants
stated
that
for
many
residents,
the
value
of
their
land
comprises
the
majority
of
their
wealth
and
savings.
As
one
resident
stated:
“There
ain't
no
401(k).
There
ain't
no
pension
plan.
There's
not
even
a
fricking
savings
account.
That
80
acres
is
all
I
have…I
mean,
I've
got
nothing
else.”](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-48-320.jpg)
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Although
we
made
numerous
attempts
to
contact
the
Torrance
County
Assessor
to
acquire
data
about
the
current
value
and
size
of
properties
that
could
be
impacted
by
the
proposed
pipeline
project,
we
did
not
receive
a
response.
Resident
input,
however,
provided
some
information
on
these
topics.
According
to
a
realtor
living
and
working
in
Torrance
County,
the
market
for
land
sales
in
New
Mexico
has
not
recovered
since
the
recession
hit
in
2008,
and
very
little
land
has
been
selling
in
general.
The
realtor
stated
that
recent
sales
of
ranchland
have
included
prices
as
low
as
$250
per
acre,
while
she
is
hoping
to
sell
improved
land
(with
access
to
utilities)
for
$1,000
per
acre.
Based
on
their
own
and
neighbors’
experience,
residents
have
estimated
the
price
of
land
can
range
anywhere
from
$500
to
$5000
an
acre.
According
to
real
estate
data
from
Zillow.com,
the
average
list
price
for
homes
in
Torrance
County
is
$147,000.142
However,
this
may
not
be
representative
of
prices
for
large
parcels
of
land.
Land
acreage
and
sources
of
costs
for
maintaining
land
According
to
residents,
many
landowners
in
Torrance
County
live
on
large
properties
of
100
acres
or
more.
Personal
communication
with
residents
also
indicates
that
there
are
significant
costs
associated
with
maintaining
large
properties
in
Torrance
County.
These
costs
include
native
tree
maintenance,
well
maintenance,
plowing
and
grading
roads,
clearing
vegetation
for
fire
protection,
erosion
control,
and
fence
construction.
Residents
also
shared
that
those
who
engage
in
small-‐scale
agricultural
pursuits
can
incur
costs
associated
with
orchard
maintenance,
farm
and
garden
features,
and
pest
control.
County
revenue
and
expenditures
Local
government
in
Torrance
County
includes
county
government,
along
with
individual
municipalities
and
special
districts
such
as
school
districts.
As
discussed
in
Section
V.2.
Land
Use,
the
majority
of
the
population
lives
in
very
small
villages
or
in
unincorporated
areas
of
the
county.
Torrance
County’s
main
sources
of
tax
revenue
are
property
and
local
and
state
share
taxes.§,
143
,144
Total
revenue
for
the
county
in
2013
was
$10.6
million,
with
property
taxes
comprising
about
$4.1
million
of
total
revenue,
and
local
and
state
share
taxes
about
$2.5
million.**,
145
[See
Appendix
B.
Table
B-‐4]
The
latter
tax
category
reported
lower
revenues
in
2013
than
in
pre-‐recession
2007.143,
146
Looking
to
the
future,
the
county’s
projected
total
expenditures
for
fiscal
year
2015
are
approximately
$13
million.
About
one
quarter
of
these
expenditures
are
designated
for
spending
related
to
law
enforcement.
An
additional
9
percent
is
allocated
for
fire
safety,
8
percent
for
additional
emergency
services,
and
12
percent
of
budgeted
expenditures
are
designated
for
the
County’s
Road
Fund.147
[See
Appendix
B.
Table
B-‐5]
Revenues
for
the
county’s
incorporated
towns
and
cities
are
lower.
In
2013,
total
revenues
for
Moriarty,
the
largest
city
in
Torrance
County,
were
about
$7
million.148
They
were
approximately
$2.6
million
for
Estancia,
and
just
$769,000
for
Mountainair.145,
149
Economic
Vitality
and
its
Relationship
to
Health
and
Well
Being
Economic
status
and
well
being
are
major
determinants
of
health.
Employment,
income,
and
wealth
are
all
components
of
socioeconomic
status
(SES),
which
has
well-‐established
associations
with
health
and
mortality.150,151
People
with
high
SES
live
longer,
healthier
lives
than
those
with
low
SES.152,151
§
The
Torrance
County
budget
does
not
include
the
revenues
and
expenditures
for
municipal
governments
(e.g.
for
incorporated
towns),
school
districts,
and
soil
and
water
conservation
districts.
**
All
revenues
are
reported
for
governmental
funds,
the
funds
that
are
generally
collected
and
spent
within
a
year](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-49-320.jpg)
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Employment
and
health
Unemployment
and
underemployment
are
associated
with
poor
physical
and
mental
health.153,154
A
lack
or
loss
of
gainful
employment
can
result
in
a
decline
in
self-‐reported
and
functional
health,
increase
in
chronic
diseases,
as
well
as
psychological
distress
and
emotional
disturbances.
155,156,157
Unemployment
is
also
linked
to
behavioral
risk
factors
including
alcohol
and
tobacco
use,
poor
diet
and
decreases
in
exercise.158
Inadequate
employment
is
associated
with
an
elevated
risk
of
depression,
as
well
as
chronic
diseases
such
as
arthritis,
diabetes
and
heart
attack.155,157,159
Income
and
health
Income
is
an
important
predictor
of
health
and
disease,
with
people
at
the
top
of
the
income
ladder
living
longer,
healthier
lives.160,161
Nationally,
people
living
in
the
lowest
income
households
have
nearly
4
times
the
odds
of
death
compared
to
people
living
in
the
highest-‐income
households.162
For
children,
the
effects
of
income
can
begin
even
before
birth:
children
born
to
low-‐income
parents
are
more
likely
to
be
born
prematurely
and
low
birth
weight.163
Children
living
in
low-‐income
households
face
a
greater
likelihood
of
poor
nutrition,
injuries
and
exposure
to
environmental
toxins.163
The
risk
of
chronic
diseases
such
as
obesity,
diabetes
and
heart
disease
among
low-‐income
children
is
seven
times
that
of
children
in
high
income
families.163
Wealth
and
health
Wealth,
an
individual’s
accumulated
assets
minus
any
outstanding
debts,
is
more
difficult
to
measure
than
income,
but
also
has
established
ties
to
health.
Higher
wealth
is
associated
with
lower
mortality,
better
self-‐rated
health,
and
lower
levels
of
obesity
and
cardiovascular
risk
factors,
and
wealth
has
been
linked
to
mortality
even
when
controlling
for
income.164
Land
and
home
ownership
are
major
asset
categories
contributing
to
wealth,
and
as
mentioned
above,
comprise
the
bulk
of
wealth
and
savings
for
some
Torrance
County
residents.
The
ability
to
build
wealth
through
property
ownership
is
in
large
part
dependent
on
the
ability
to
obtain
a
property
mortgage
as
well
as
homeowners’
insurance.
Therefore,
if
the
ability
to
obtain
a
bank
loan
or
insurance
is
threatened,
this
can
have
an
impact
on
the
health
outcomes
associated
with
wealth.
Municipal
wealth
and
health
The
wealth
or
budget
constraints
of
a
municipality
impact
the
types
and
quality
of
public
services
(e.g.
law
enforcement,
emergency
services,
social
services,
etc.)
that
can
be
offered
to
residents.
The
availability
and
quality
of
public
services
can
affect
health
in
numerous
ways,
more
directly
through
the
provision
of
health
care
related
resources
and
indirectly
by
improving
perceptions
of
safety
and
promoting
social
cohesion
in
a
community.
Impacts
to
Economic
Vitality
From
Similar
Projects
While
there
is
a
growing
body
of
research
on
the
impacts
of
industrial
oil
and
gas
activities
on
economic
indicators
such
as
property
values,
much
of
it
focuses
on
well
drilling
activities
rather
than
on
pipelines.
However,
oil
and
gas
activities
that
are
similar
to
the
Lobos
Pipeline
serve
as
the
best
available
proxy
when
considering
the
economic
effects
of
the
proposed
Lobos
CO2
Pipeline.
Property
values
The
proposed
pipeline’s
potential
impact
on
property
values
is
of
primary
concern
to
Torrance
County
residents,
who
have
expressed
fears
that
land
they
own
may
no
longer
be
a
viable
investment
if
the
pipeline
is
built.
In
the
words
of
one
resident,
“[T]here's
going
to
be
signs
all
over
your
property
saying](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-50-320.jpg)
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CO2
line
[if
the
pipeline
is
built],[sarcastically]
so
that
would
really
make
your
property
sell
well.“
A
recent
guide
for
landowners
published
by
the
nonprofit
Pipeline
Safety
Trust,
and
funded
by
the
Pipeline
and
Hazardous
Materials
Safety
Administration,
acknowledges
that
little
public
information
about
the
impact
of
pipelines
on
property
values
is
available,
and
that
the
most
studies
of
property
values
in
association
with
pipelines
are
conducted
and/or
paid
for
by
the
pipeline
industry.165
The
guide
states
that
there
does
appear
to
be
“limited
long-‐term
loss”
of
property
value
associated
with
pipeline
presence,
based
on
matched-‐pair
studies.
While
owners
are
compensated
for
the
land
used
by
for
pipeline
rights-‐of-‐way,
it
is
generally
not
possible
to
determine
whether
they
were
adequately
compensated
for
any
loss
in
property
values,
because
pipeline
operators
require
confidentiality
agreements
when
negotiating
terms
for
purchase
of
land
or
easements.165
Examining
the
literature
on
pipelines
and
property
values,
we
found
no
studies
that
examined
the
impacts
of
carbon
dioxide
pipelines
specifically,
including
for
the
existing
Cortez
CO2
pipeline
running
through
Torrance
County.
We
did
review
studies
investigating
how
residential
property
values
are
impacted
by
proximity
to
transmission
pipelines.
We
found
10
publicly
available
studies166,167,168,169,170,171,172,173,174,175
,
after
accounting
for
duplicate
works
that
use
the
same
data
set168,176
,
and
excluding
non-‐original
research.177
The
studies
included
investigations
of
natural
gas,
166,167,168,170,171,175
,
including
“sour
gas”
containing
hydrogen
sulfide,
166
oil,166,169,174,172,174
and
gasoline169
pipelines.
Six
of
the
studies
focused
on
pipelines
with
no
known
major
safety
incidents,
while
four
examined
pipelines
for
which
there
were
well-‐
publicized
major
safety
incidents,
including
significant
leaks
and
explosions.169,
172,173,
174
The
literature
varied
in
methodology,
with
the
majority,
7
studies,
using
rigorous
hedonic
models
which
break
down
properties
into
their
individual
characteristics
—
for
example,
square
footage,
number
of
bedrooms,
proximity
to
a
pipeline
—
and
estimate
the
contribution
of
each
characteristic
to
the
value
of
the
property.
166,168,169,170,172,174,177
The
remaining
analyses
used
either
paired-‐sales
or
matched-‐pair
techniques,
in
which
they
compared
the
sales
prices
of
similar
properties
that
differed
primarily
in
terms
of
their
proximity
to
the
pipeline,171,167
or
before-‐and-‐after
sales
comparisons
of
properties
surrounding
a
major
safety
incident.172
The
results
of
the
literature
are
split,
with
five
studies
finding
no
statistically
significant
relationship
between
property
values
and
properties’
proximity
to
a
pipeline,167,168,170,176,177
and
five
finding
a
statistically
significant
decrease
in
value
for
properties
located
near
a
pipeline.166,169,172,173,174
In
four
of
these
studies,
the
decrease
in
property
values
was
associated
with
a
pipeline
accident.169,172,173,174
One
study
specifically
identified
a
decrease
in
property
value
after
a
gasoline
pipeline
explosion
in
Bellingham,
Washington,
but
found
no
impact
prior
to
the
explosion,
and
none
associated
with
a
separate,
accident-‐free
oil
pipeline.172
In
this
study,
the
strength
of
impact
also
varied
based
on
proximity
to
the
pipeline
and
the
amount
of
time
elapsed
since
the
incident.169
Specifically,
while
properties
1000
feet
away
from
the
Washington
pipeline
dropped
in
price
by
0.2
percent
six
months
after
the
incident,
properties
50
feet
away
dropped
in
price
by
4.6
percent.
At
100
feet
from
the
pipeline,
properties
dropped
in
price
by
2.8
percent
six
months
after
an
incident,
compared
to
1.9
percent
four
years
after
an
incident.
These
results
suggest
that
while
the
impact
of
a
safety
incident
may
diminish
with
distance,
the
effects
can
be
long-‐standing.
[See
Appendix
B.
Table
B-‐6
for
a
summary
of
all
studies]
The
largest
decrease
in
property
value
was
found
in
the
case
of
an
oil
pipeline
leak
in
Franklin
Township,
Ohio.
In
this
instance,
the
owner
of
the
pipeline,
British
Petroleum,
bought
several
of
the
contaminated
properties
after
the
incident
and
subsequently
resold
them
for
a
27.2
percent
lower
value.172
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feature
of
this
case
that
may
help
explain
such
a
drastic
price
decrease
is
that
the
properties
in
this
study
were
dependent
on
well
water,
and
thus
contamination
from
pipeline
leaks
may
have
played
a
significant
role
in
valuations
of
the
properties.
The
potential
for
pipeline
developments
to
impact
water
may
have
special
implications
for
Torrance
County,
where
water
use
is
overwhelmingly
sourced
from
groundwater
as
compared
to
surface
water178
,
and
where
focus
group
data
reveals
that
water
is
of
primary
importance
to
residents.
[See
Section
V.5.
Water
Quality
and
Availability]
It
is
notable
that
all
of
the
studies
which
found
no
significant
impact
of
pipelines
on
property
values
were
conducted
by
authors
affiliated
with
corporations
(e.g.
real
estate
organizations,
natural
gas
industry).167,168,170,171,175
All
of
these
studies
also
focused
on
natural
gas
pipelines
with
relatively
clean
safety
records.
In
contrast,
all
studies
conducted
by
authors
affiliated
only
with
academic
institutions
found
statistically
significant
results
showing
that
pipelines
do
indeed
have
impacts
on
property
values,
and
these
studies
focused
on
a
wider
array
of
pipeline
types,
including
pipelines
which
had
experienced
major
safety
incidents.169,169,174,173,172
While
affiliation
with
a
corporation
does
not
in
and
of
itself
preclude
the
validity
of
a
work’s
findings,
the
choice
of
subject
(type
of
pipeline
and
history
of
the
pipeline)
could
itself
bias
the
direction
of
the
findings.
It
is
important
to
emphasize
again
that
these
studies
looked
at
the
impacts
of
oil,
gasoline
and
natural
gas
pipelines,
rather
than
CO2
pipelines.
However,
given
that
Kinder
Morgan’s
record
of
safety
violations
has
been
raised
as
a
concern
(see
also
Section
V.4.
Safety),
this
evidence
is
important
to
account
for
when
considering
the
impact
of
pipeline
safety
risks
and
potential
for
accidents
on
property
values.
It
should
also
be
noted
that
while
pipelines
may
have
an
estimated
“lifetime”
of
use
for
a
specific
project,
they
are
never
removed,
even
when
they
are
no
longer
being
used.
Thus,
unused
pipelines
become
a
contaminating
presence
in
the
landscape,
and
can
be
sold,
re-‐excavated
and
put
back
in
to
use
at
any
time.
Insurance
and
mortgages
There
is
still
a
great
deal
of
uncertainty
about
how
oil
and
gas
activities,
including
pipelines,
can
impact
the
decisions
of
lenders
or
insurers,
and
this
uncertainty
is
a
significant
source
of
anxiety
for
Torrance
County
residents,
in
particular
those
who
are
property
owners.
In
the
words
of
one
resident:
I
have
asked
Allstate
and
State
Farm
[about
the
effects
of
the
presence
of
a
pipeline
on
the
ability
to
obtain
insurance]
.
.
.
they
MIGHT
allow
modified
homeowners
[insurance]
in
the
vicinity
of
a
gas
pipeline
...
I
added
"Industrial
gas
pipeline"
and
they
said
unlikely,
perhaps
with
a
commercial
rate
...
[However],
no
one
will
put
anything
in
writing.179
Investigative
reporting
from
Boulder
Weekly
in
Colorado
found
that
some
insurance
companies
have
been
creating
policies
that
do
not
cover
any
losses
to
property
resulting
from
oil
and
gas
development.180
In
response
to
concerns
from
residents,
the
authors
of
the
Environmental
Impact
Statement
for
the
Constitution
natural
gas
pipeline
in
New
York
State
attempted
to
gather
information
on
how
the
pipeline
could
impact
mortgages
and
insurance.
They
contacted
multiple
insurers,
but
found
only
that
while
there
was
potential
for
residential
insurance
policies
to
be
affected
by
the
pipeline,
“company
contacts
were
not
able
to
speak
directly
to
the…factors
that
could
cause
a
change
in
a
policy
(e.g.
type
of
utility,
proximity
of
the
residence
to
the
utility),
or
provide
quantitative
information
on
the
potential
change
in
a
policy
premium.”181](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-52-320.jpg)
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Other
potential
costs
of
pipeline
construction
Pipeline
Incidents.
According
to
data
from
the
Pipeline
and
Hazardous
Materials
Safety
Administration
(PHMSA),
property
damage
from
66
CO2
pipeline
accidents
between
1994
and
July
2014
totaled
$2.5
million.‡‡
This
includes
costs
associated
with
damaged
equipment,
lost
pipeline
contents,
as
well
as
damage
to
public
and
private
property
compensated
by
the
operator.
Beginning
in
2002,
costs
are
reported
separately
for
different
cost
categories,
and
accident
reports
show
that
between
2002
and
2014,
a
majority
of
costs
were
accrued
directly
by
operators.
Approximately
$158,000,
or
8.5
percent
of
costs
incurred
during
this
time
resulted
from
damages
to
public
or
private
property
that
was
paid
for
by
the
operator.
[See
Appendix
B.
Table
B-‐7]
However,
when
landowners
lease
mineral
rights
for
oil
and
gas
extraction
to
energy
companies,
there
have
been
cases,
in
New
York
State
for
example,
where
landowners
are
left
liable
for
environmental
cleanup
while
the
companies
maintain
limited
liability.182
Environmental
contamination.
Concerns
about
costs
associated
with
environmental
contamination
also
stem
from
evidence
about
Kinder
Morgan’s
other
oil
and
gas
related
activities.
The
company
recently
paid
a
fine
for
improperly
storing
drilling
waste
and
failing
to
notify
the
state
of
Colorado
of
drilling
a
new
waste
pit.190
While
Kinder
Morgan
was
responsive
in
paying
the
fines
quickly,
an
official
from
the
Colorado
Oil
and
Gas
Conservation
Commission
stated
that
“the
problems
we
saw
were
the
violations
they
had
were
systematic.”190
[See
Section
V.4.
Safety]
Impacts
of
the
Proposed
Lobos
CO2
Pipeline
on
Economic
Vitality
While
residents
acknowledge
that
some
benefits
could
be
felt
at
the
local
level
from
taxes
generated
from
the
proposed
Lobos
CO2
Pipeline,
many
feel,
based
on
their
own
estimation
or
the
experience
with
other
pipelines
projects,
that
the
cost
burden
resulting
from
the
proposed
pipeline
would
exceed
any
funds
generated
as
a
result
of
its
construction
and
operation.
Furthermore,
considerable
uncertainty
remains
about
how
landowners
will
be
compensated
or
whether
the
ability
to
obtain
or
maintain
a
mortgage
and
insurance
will
be
impacted
as
a
result
of
pipeline
development
on
their
property.
Given
the
existing
economic
conditions
in
Torrance
County,
the
links
between
these
conditions
and
health,
and
the
activities
proposed
as
part
of
the
Lobos
CO2
Pipeline,
the
following
is
a
list
of
impacts
to
economic
vitality
in
Torrance
County
predicted
to
result
from
the
construction
and
operation
of
the
proposed
Lobos
CO2
Pipeline.
Impacts
to
property
values
and
wealth
• It
is
unclear
whether
the
proposed
pipeline
activities
will
lead
to
changes
in
property
values
in
Torrance
County.
However,
there
is
no
evidence
to
show
that
the
presence
of
a
pipeline,
such
as
that
being
proposed,
would
benefit
property
values.
Similarly,
based
on
the
available
evidence,
it
is
unclear
if
or
how
the
pipeline
would
affect
issues
like
insurance
or
mortgages,
though
there
is
some
evidence
that
indicates
apprehension
on
the
side
of
loaning
institutions
about
properties
that
lease
land
for
use
in
oil
and
gas
development.
• Land
that
is
required
by
Kinder
Morgan
for
the
pipeline
right
of
way
will
no
longer
be
able
to
be
used
by
its
original
owner,
and
represents
a
loss
of
future
potential
uses
for
this
land
area.
Restrictions
on
development
within
the
pipeline
right-‐of-‐way
could
prevent
landowners
from
engaging
in
future
income
generating
land
use
developments,
and
may
also
affect
the
value
of
the
land.
These
landowners
will
receive
some
monetary
compensation
for
their
land,
whether
it
‡‡
Adjusted
to
2014
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V.4.
SAFETY
The
following
section
explores
safety
issues
concerning
the
proposed
pipeline,
as
residents
in
Torrance
County
have
expressed
a
high
level
of
concern
about
the
additional
safety
risks
that
the
pipeline
could
pose
to
local
populations,
including
exposure
to
CO2
and
implications
of
a
pipeline
failure.
Background
The
proposed
pipeline
is
required
to
adhere
to
design,
construction,
operation,
and
maintenance
standards
established
by
the
Pipeline
and
Hazardous
Materials
Safety
Administration.193
Measures
to
protect
personnel
and
the
public
from
inadvertent
releases
due
to
accidents
or
natural
forces
would
include
Passive
Controls,
Active
Controls,
and
Procedures
outlined
in
an
Operations
and
Maintenance
Manual
similar
to
that
for
the
Cortez
CO2
pipeline
system.193
Visual
inspection
of
the
pipeline
will
occur
at
least
once
every
two
weeks.6
Kinder
Morgan
has
stated
that
they
will
monitor
the
pipeline
remotely
for
24
hours
a
day,
with
operators
able
to
adjust,
stop,
and
start
equipment
from
the
control
center.6
Kinder
Morgan
has
also
stated
that
it
“has
developed
response
plans
to
respond
to
unplanned
events,
and
[we]
work
regularly
with
local
first
responder
personnel
to
educate
and
drill
on
the
procedures.
Where
appropriate
to
assure
timely
and
quality
response,
Kinder
Morgan
has
made
donations
to
emergency
agencies
in
the
past
and
plans
to
continue
this
effort
in
the
future.”6
Existing
Conditions
One
of
the
primary
threats
to
safety
in
Torrance
County
and
New
Mexico
has
been
natural
disasters,
including
flooding,
ongoing
drought,
severe
winter
storms,
wildfire
and
earthquakes.
In
more
recent
years,
pipeline
infrastructure
that
has
a
growing
presence
in
Torrance
County
has
also
posed
safety
risks.
Some
subsets
of
populations
are,
in
general,
considered
more
vulnerable
to
safety
risks,
including
children,
elderly
people,
and
those
residing
in
harder
to
reach,
rural
areas
of
the
county.
A
significant
population
of
older
adults
live
in
Torrance
County
and
the
recent
growth
of
retirees
outpaces
that
in
New
Mexico
and
the
United
States.194
Undocumented
immigrants,
and
people
who
don’t
speak
English
are
a
population
that
may
also
be
at
greater
risk,
and
be
less
able
to
access
resources
and
information
in
the
face
of
an
emergency.195
Existing
emergency
response
infrastructure/
resources
As
a
rural
county
with
low
population
density,
Torrance
County
does
not
have
extensive
emergency
infrastructure
that
is
necessarily
able
to
deal
with
these
risks.196
Torrance
County’s
website
emphasizes
that
with
1,452
miles
of
county
maintained
roads
in
the
3,355
square
miles
of
county
land
area,
“the
sheer
magnitude
of
the
area
to
be
served
stretches
available
resources.
Law
enforcement
is
based
on
responses
to
complaints
more
than
on
patrols
of
the
county
and
the
distances
which
must
be
traveled
may
delay
all
emergency
responses,
including
law
enforcement,
ambulance
and
fire.”196
The
County’s
Emergency
Dispatch
Center,
which
receives
and
directs
911
calls,
employs
12
staff
and
3
supervisors.
The
Center
dispatches
calls
for
all
of
the
police
and
fire
departments
in
the
county.
This
includes
the
Torrance
County
sheriff’s
department,
three
town
police
departments
in
Moriarty,
Estancia
and
Mountainair,
and
eight
local
fire
departments.197
There
is
no
hospital
in
Torrance
County.
According
to
personal
communication
with
representatives
from
the
Department
of
Health,
emergency
injuries
are
taken
by
land
or
air
to
the
University
of
New
Mexico
regional
trauma
center
in
Albuquerque.
Torrance
County
is
considered
a
Health
Professional](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-57-320.jpg)
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Shortage
Area
by
the
US
Department
of
Health
and
Human
Services,
and
had
the
lowest
ratio
of
primary
care
providers
to
residents
of
any
county
in
New
Mexico
in
2013.198,199
In
a
2009
Community
Health
Assessment,
residents
identified
the
lack
of
after-‐hours
and
emergency
health
care
as
a
priority
issue.
Concern
about
Torrance
County’s
limited
capability
for
emergency
response
was
echoed
in
focus
groups
conducted
for
this
HIA:
[T]he
town
and
county
don't
have
the
infrastructure
or
the
funding
sources
to
handle
any-‐-‐
even
a
minor
problem...let
alone
a
big
one.
And
we
don't
have
emergency
response
teams.
We
don't
have
a
hospital.
I
mean
there's
a
lot
of
issues…The
Sheriff's
Department
shuts
down
on
weekends.
That's
not
a
joke!
Data
from
the
2014
Torrance
County
Community
Survey
indicates
that
more
than
half
(54
percent)
of
respondents
travel
31
miles
or
more
just
to
receive
health
care.33
CO2
Transport
Regulation
and
Emergency
Response
Planning
Standards
Interstate
pipelines
are
regulated
by
the
federal
Department
of
Transportation’s
(DOT)
Pipeline
and
Hazardous
Materials
Safety
Administration
(PHMSA)
Office
of
Pipeline
Safety.133
Eighty-‐five
percent
of
pipelines
in
the
US
are
under
state
authority,
and
the
PHMSA
provides
about
80
percent
of
the
funds
that
states
spend
on
pipeline
safety.200
This
body
regulates
the
design,
construction,
operation,
maintenance,
spill
response
and
safety
standards
for
interstate
pipelines.133
Recently,
however,
the
PHMSA
has
come
under
criticism
for
its
failure
to
ensure
proper
training
and
distribution
of
inspection
resources.200
DOT
regulations
classify
CO2
as
a
“non-‐flammable
gas
hazardous
material,”
and
pipeline
safety
is
thus
subject
to
the
federal
regulations
for
hazardous
material
pipelines.133
According
to
federal
regulations,
CO2
pipeline
operators
are
required
conduct
a
risk
analysis
prior
to
pipeline
construction,
and
to
regularly
monitor
lines
for
leaks
and
to
protect
against
over-‐pressurizing
(a
common
source
of
leaks),
particularly
in
populated
areas.201,202,203
Pipeline
operators
are
also
required
to
perform
extra
analysis
and
attention
to
ensuring
pipeline
safety
when
they
pass
through
designated
high
consequence
areas.§§
204
These
include
populated
areas,
drinking
water
sources,
commercially
navigable
waterways,
and
unusually
sensitive
ecological
areas,
such
as
those
with
multiple
endangered
species.204
Some
states
have
additional
pipeline
safety
regulations
and
protocols.41
In
New
Mexico,
the
Pipeline
Safety
Bureau
conducts
inspections
and
investigates
accidents
on
intrastate
CO2
pipelines.
The
Safety
Bureau
also
has
a
partnership
with
the
Federal
DOT,
which
oversees
some
aspects
of
intrastate
hazardous
liquid
pipelines
in
the
state.
In
addition
to
these
public
regulations,
multiple
companies
in
the
oil
and
gas
industry
have
partnered
with
technical
advisors
through
a
Joint
Industry
Project
to
develop
industry
guidelines
for
CO2
transmission
by
pipeline
for
carbon
sequestration
and
storage.205
These
guidelines
include
detailed
descriptions
of
specific
risks
to
pipeline
integrity
that
should
be
considered
in
design,
as
well
as
safety
measures
regarding
pipeline
location,
such
as
routing
the
pipeline
to
avoid
ground
depressions
where
CO2
could
accumulate.205
According
to
accident
reports
from
the
Pipeline
Safety
and
Hazardous
Materials
Association,
there
have
been
no
accidents
or
leaks
from
pipelines
within
Torrance
County’s
boundaries.
However,
there
have
been
at
least
11
leaks
documented
on
the
Cortez
CO2
pipeline
in
other
areas
in
New
Mexico,
and
well
as
§§
As
determined
by
the
Office
of
Pipeline
Safety
204](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-58-320.jpg)
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in
Colorado
and
Texas.
The
largest
accident
(in
terms
of
quantity
of
CO2
released)
occurred
in
2005
in
Eddy
County,
New
Mexico,
when
the
pipeline
vented
2,394
barrels
(75,411
gallons)
after
a
corroded
bolt
on
a
relief
valve
broke.206
The
most
recent
accident
took
place
in
2012,
when
15
barrels
(473
gallons)
leaked
from
the
pipeline
in
Yoakum
County,
Texas,
due
to
an
operator
error.
206
[See
Appendix
C.
Table
C-‐1
for
a
full
list
of
accidents
on
the
Cortez
pipeline]***
None
of
the
accidents
on
the
Cortez
pipeline
resulted
in
injuries
or
deaths.
Residents
have
documented
portions
of
high-‐pressure
pipelines
in
the
vicinity
of
Torrance
County
that
have
become
exposed
as
a
result
of
flooding
in
areas
where
the
line
is
routed
below
surface
waterways
and
left
unrepaired
for
up
to
a
year.207
5
[See
Section
V.2.
Land
Use
for
photos]
Safety
and
its
Relationship
to
Health
and
Well
Being
Health
Impacts
of
Exposure
to
CO2
Little
is
known
about
the
risks
of
exposure
to
the
type
of
high-‐pressure,
supercritical
phase
CO2
that
would
be
transported
through
the
proposed
Lobos
Pipeline.
If
CO2
were
released
from
a
transmission
pipeline,
it
would
rapidly
convert
to
gas
in
the
lower
pressure
environment.
Exposure
to
CO2
gas
at
high
concentrations,
and
particularly
in
enclosed
spaces,
can
cause
serious
harm
to
humans,
potentially
resulting
in
death.209
However,
CO2
is
generally
considered
to
be
an
acute
(sudden
in
onset)
health
hazard
rather
than
a
chronic
(long-‐developing)
hazard,
with
no
adverse
health
effects
at
concentrations
below
.5
percent.210,211
At
high
concentrations
CO2
can
cause
health
problems
both
as
a
direct
toxicant
and
through
asphyxiation,
by
displacing
oxygen
in
the
air.201
Symptoms
of
short-‐term,
high-‐level
exposure
include
labored
breathing,
headache,
visual
impairment,
and
loss
of
consciousness.209
These
effects
are
usually
reversible
if
people
are
removed
from
high
CO2
environments
and
receive
sufficient
oxygen,
but
when
high-‐exposure
to
CO2
is
combined
with
low
levels
of
oxygen,
it
can
lead
to
irreversible
brain,
lung,
and/or
heart
damage,
and
coma.
212–214
For
long
term
exposure
of
several
weeks,
the
lowest
levels
of
exposure
at
which
health
effects
have
been
observed
is
7,000
parts
per
million,
or
.7
percent,
where
continuous
exposure
led
to
increased
blood
acidity.
215
Prolonged
exposure
to
low
levels
of
CO2
may
also
lead
to
increased
blood
pressure
and
cerebral
blood
flow,
and
to
slightly
decreased
bone
formation.
212
While
these
effects
are
considered
“benign”
and
reversible
for
healthy
young
adults,
some
researchers
have
expressed
concern
that
chronic
exposure
at
very
low
concentrations
could
pose
additional
risks
for
people
with
existing
hypertension,
brain
injuries,
or
osteoporosis.
212
Skin
contact
with
cold
gas
CO2
can
cause
frostbite
or
dermatitis
on
skin.209
Frostbite
could
be
a
risk
from
CO2
pipeline
rupture
or
puncture,
as
supercritical
CO2
would
cool
rapidly
and
extremely
as
it
expanded
during
release.210
Eye
contact
with
CO2
gas
can
also
lead
to
redness,
burning,
and
even
blindness
at
very
high
exposures.209
Finally,
accidental
release
of
CO2
from
a
pipeline
could
cause
physical
trauma
from
the
rupture
or
puncture
site,
as
highly
pressurized
gas
would
be
released
at
very
high
speeds.210
Risks
of
Exposure
Occupations
that
require
work
with
CO2
in
enclosed
spaces
have
a
particularly
elevated
risk
for
health
***
Pipeline
incident
reports
available
from
the
Pipeline
and
Hazardous
Materials
Safety
Administration
do
not
always
clearly
specify
the
name
of
the
pipeline.
We
determined
that
incidents
had
occurred
on
the
Cortez
pipeline
either
because
the
pipeline
was
identified
by
name
in
the
report,
or
based
on
the
location
of
the
accident.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-59-320.jpg)
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Impacts
to
Safety
From
Similar
Projects
Kinder
Morgan’s
Safety
Record
From
2006-‐2014,
for
all
Kinder
Morgan
pipelines
(not
just
CO2
pipelines,)
there
were
129
pipeline
accidents†††,
leading
to
over
25,000
barrels
of
spilled
pipeline
contents.
[See
Appendix
C.
Table
C-‐2].
Since
acquiring
a
huge
network
of
pipelines
in
a
short
time
period,
Kinder
Morgan
has
developed
a
notably
poor
safety
record.221
The
company
has
been
responsible
for
1,800
violations
since
incorporation
in
1997,
including
nearly
500
pipeline
accidents.221
In
2011
Kinder
Morgan
was
assessed
$573,400
in
proposed
penalties
from
the
federal
Pipeline
and
Hazardous
Materials
Safety
Administration
for
violations
at
terminals.222
Recent
Kinder
Morgan
pipeline
accidents
include:
• In
2004,
a
spill
of
1,500
barrels
of
diesel
oil
into
California
marshes.
Kinder
Morgan
plead
guilty
to
water
pollution
and
failure
to
notify
authorities,
and
trustees
settled
the
National
Resources
Damage
Assessment
portion
of
the
case
for
$1.15
million.223,221
• Also
in
2004
in
California,
a
gasoline
pipeline
was
struck
by
a
municipal
utility
backhoe
and
burst
into
flames,
killing
five
workers
and
severely
injuring
four
others.
Kinder
Morgan
Energy
Partners
was
found
to
be
at
fault
for
improperly
marking
the
location
of
the
pipeline,
and
was
fined
by
the
state
Fire
Marshall,
pled
no
contest
to
six
felony
charges
and
paid
over
$89
million
in
penalties
and
victim
compensation.224
221
• In
Colorado
where
carbon
dioxide
is
extracted
from
reservoirs
and
pumped
through
pipelines
into
Texas
and
Utah,
the
Colorado
Oil
and
Gas
Conservation
Commission,
which
regulates
drilling
in
the
state,
has
characterized
Kinder
Morgan
as
“not
being
particularly
diligent
to
compliance
issues.”225
The
company
has
recently
been
fined
up
to
$220,000
for
environmental
violations
at
carbon
dioxide
wells
it
has
drilled
in
the
Southwest
region
of
the
state.226
One
report
from
an
independent
financial
analyst
in
2013
indicated
that
a
Kinder
Morgan
business
strategy
is
to
“starve
its
pipelines
and
related
infrastructure
of
routine
maintenance
spending”,
and
highlights
concern
about
the
reliability
and
safety
of
Kinder
Morgan’s
pipelines.
As
an
example,
the
report
notes
that
after
Kinder
Morgan
acquired
El
Paso
Natural
Gas
Pipeline
Company
in
2012,
the
company
“cut
maintenance
expenses
by
70-‐99
percent.”
227
The
company’s
operations
and
related
safety
violations
encompass
more
than
just
for
pipelines.
For
example,
officials
were
implicated
in
bribery
related
to
illegal
dumping
of
contaminated
materials,228
229
,
monetary
penalties
were
levied
for
violations
of
the
Clean
Air
Act
in
Florida,230
and
fines
were
levied
for
lying
to
air
pollution
regulatory
agencies,
stealing
coal
from
customer’s
stockpiles,
and
illegally
mixing
hazardous
waste
into
gasoline.231
CO2
Pipeline
Failure
In
2013
there
were
5,195
miles
of
CO2
pipeline
in
the
United
States.
Information
from
the
Office
of
Pipeline
Safety
on
the
20
year
trend
for
CO2
pipelines
reports
a
total
of
64
total
accidents
for
the
time
period
from
1994
–
2013.232
There
were
25
“significant
incidents”
during
this
time,
which
include
those
†††
The
terms
“incident”
and
“accident”
are
essentially
used
interchangeably
when
discussing
pipelines.
The
HMSA
generally
uses
“incident”
and
refers
to
reports
from
operator
as
“incident
reports,”
but
in
other
places
uses
both
terms,
e.g.
referring
to
“Incident/Accident
Summary
Statistics.”
For
consistency
we
use
the
term
“accident,”
but
other
sources
may
refer
to
the
same
statistics
as
“incidents.”](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-61-320.jpg)
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with
liquid
releases
of
over
50,000
gallons,
or
that
result
in
a
death
or
hospitalization.‡‡‡
While
the
number
of
accidents
appears
to
be
trending
upwards
as
more
CO2
pipeline
have
been
constructed,
they
have
also
likely
increased
because
of
changes
in
reporting
standards
in
2002.
Among
other
changes,
after
this
point
operators
had
to
report
leaks
over
5
gallons,
as
compared
to
the
previous
requirement
of
50
gallons.233
After
2002
there
has
not
been
a
noticeable
trend
in
the
annual
number
of
accidents.
The
number
of
“significant
accidents”
however
has
been
trending
upwards
over
the
period
from
1994
–
2013
[See
Appendix
C.
Figure
C-‐1].
Annual
mileage
for
CO2
pipelines
in
the
US
is
only
available
beginning
in
2004,
but
based
on
the
data
from
2004
–
2013,
the
annual
frequency
for
CO2
pipeline
accidents
is
about
1
per
1000
miles
of
pipeline
per
year.210
Nearly
70
percent
of
all
CO2
pipeline
incidents
from
1994
-‐
2013
were
caused
by
weld,
material
or
equipment
failures,
with
corrosion
a
distant
second,
leading
to
8
percent
of
incidents.234
For
all
pipeline
types,
the
cause
of
accidents
is
more
evenly
divided,
with
29
percent
due
to
weld,
material
or
equipment
failure,
18
percent
due
to
corrosion
and
18
percent
due
to
excavation
damage,
among
other
causes.
[See
Appendix
C.
Figure
C-‐2]
All
combined,
CO2
pipeline
accidents
from
1994
to
2013
resulted
in
over
70,000
lost
barrels
of
CO2,
one
injury,
and
no
fatalities.
The
largest
single
release
was
24,659
barrels,
or
about
777,000
gallons,
from
an
accident
in
2006
in
Raleigh,
Mississippi.206
[See
Appendix
C.
Table
C-‐3]
Emergency
Response
Procedures
for
Other
CO2
Pipelines
Emergency
response
procedures
associated
with
CO2
pipelines
vary
depending
on
the
pipeline
operator.
The
Joint
Industry
Project
safety
guidelines
include
a
wide
range
of
potential
measures
to
minimize
impacts
in
the
face
of
an
accident.
Among
these
are
audible
and
visual
alarms,
public
signage
such
as
highway
signs
for
at-‐risk
locations,
education
of
third
party
responders,
and
design
and
identification
of
escape
routes.205
The
Dakota
Gasification
Company’s
stated
safety
procedures
for
their
205-‐mile
CO2
pipeline,
running
from
North
Dakota
to
Canada,
is
an
example
of
a
more
comprehensive/extensive
protocol.
It
includes
an
“out
call”
system
with
four
hundred
dedicated
phone
lines
that
deliver
recorded
messages
alerting
residents
of
the
pipeline
emergency
within
one
minute
of
a
declared
emergency.235
The
protocol
also
calls
for
personnel
dispatched
in
an
emergency
to
include
a
five-‐person
emergency
response
crew
of
hazardous
material
technicians
to
“to
assess
the
emergency,
establish
the
hot
zone,
assist
the
first
responders,
and
carry
out
an
action
plan
to
resolve
the
emergency
situation.”235
First
responders
are
expected
to
consist
of
local
or
County
fire,
medical,
and
law
enforcement
personnel.
The
company’s
Safety
Officer,
a
trained
hazardous
materials
technician,
would
work
under
an
Incident
Commander,
who
is
“responsible
for
directing
and
coordinating
the
overall
emergency
response.”235
‡‡‡
The
full
definition
of
“significant
incidents”
is
as
follows:
“Fire
First
Incidents:
Gas
distribution
incidents
with
a
cause
of
Other
Outside
Force
Damage
and
sub-‐cause
of
Nearby
Fire/Explosion
as
Primary
Cause
of
Incident.
Significant
Incidents
are
those
including
any
of
the
following
conditions:
1.
Fatality
or
injury
requiring
in-‐patient
hospitalization
2.
$50,000
or
more
in
total
costs,
measured
in
1984
dollars
3.
Highly
volatile
liquid
releases
of
5
barrels
or
more
or
other
liquid
releases
of
50
barrels
or
more
4.
Liquid
releases
resulting
in
an
unintentional
fire
or
explosion.”48](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-62-320.jpg)
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Figure
17.
New
Mexico
Underground
Water
Basins,
2005.
Source:
New
Mexico
Office
of
the
State
Engineer.
Accessed
August
1,
2014.
Available
at:
http://www.ose.state.nm.us/PDF/Maps/underground_water.pdf
Background
The
Connection
to
Water
in
Estancia
Basin
Focus
group
residents
discussed
how
the
importance
and
significance
of
water
in
Torrance
County
began
in
prehistoric
times
Water
here
is
so
sacred.
There
have
been
petroglyphs
in
the
area
that
talk
about
the
quality
of
the
water.
I
mean,
just
look
at
our
[dry]
climate,
and
think
about
how
important
water
is
to
us.
It
is
crucial.
No
living
thing
can
get
by
without
water.
None.
Residents
also
described
the
historic
and
cultural
importance
of
water
in
the
Estancia
Basin
area,
highlighting
how
settlement
patterns,
for
land
grant
and
other
pre-‐colonial
settlements,
were
determined
by
the
availability
or
lack
of
water,
as
well
as
by
the
quality
of
water
in
certain
areas.
Estancia
Gila-San
Francisco
Animas
Hatchita
San
Simon
Yaqui
Lordsburg
Playas
Mount
Riley
NH
Cloverdale
Lea
County
Causey
Lingo
Fort
Sumner
Clayton
Canadian
River
Tularosa
Curry
County
Penasco
Hueco
HS
LA
Mimbres
Virden
Valley
Sandia
Lower
Rio
Grande
Rio
Grande
(Northern)
Rio Grande
(Middle)
Gallup
Bluewater
Tucumcari
Upper
Pecos
Salt Basin
San Juan
Roswell
Artesian
Portales
Carlsbad
Jal
Capitan
Hondo
New Mexico Office of the State Engineer
Underground Water Basins in New Mexico
0 50 10025
Miles
Underground Water Basins Map is based on the
Bureau of Land Management Geographic
Coordinate Data Base (GCDB) coordinate data (www.blm.gov/gcdb/)
Map is created in UTM, NAD27, Zone 13, Meters.
Created on October 24, 2005 by Christina Noftsker
OSE Water Resource Allocation Program
File: Gis-sfStatewide_projectsNewBasinsFinalfull_letter.mxd
Legend
County
Underground
Water Basins
HS - Hot Springs Artesian
LA - Las Animas Creek
Nutt-Hockett](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-65-320.jpg)
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Recent
studies
also
show
that
demand
for
water
from
the
Colorado
River
Basin,
which
more
than
33
million
people
throughout
western
states
including
New
Mexico
depend
on,
will
soon
outstrip
supply.243
This
indicates
that
limited
groundwater
reserves
in
the
western
states
will
increasingly
play
a
role
in
meeting
future
water
needs.244
Limited
Water
Resources
in
the
Estancia
Basin
The
Estancia
Basin
is
considered
water
resource
limited,
according
to
the
Estancia
Basin
Regional
Water
Plan
Update.
Of
the
two
common
categories
of
water
sources
–
surface
water
and
groundwater
–
the
Basin
has
no
significant
surface
water
resources
or
infrastructure
to
draw
surface
water
from
outside
areas.
Although
deeper
water
sources
exist
in
parts
of
the
Basin,
declines
in
water
levels
have
been
noted,
and
at
the
writing
of
the
Plan
Update
it
was
uncertain
how
much
water
was
in
these
deeper
sources.
In
2010,
the
most
recent
year
for
which
data
are
available,
water
use
in
Torrance
County
remained
overwhelmingly
sourced
from
groundwater
as
compared
to
surface
water.178
Residents
and
the
economy
of
the
Estancia
Basin
rely
on
precipitation
and
groundwater
for
water
supply,
predominantly
from
the
Valley
Fill
Aquifer.238
The
2010
Water
Plan
Update
stated
that
the
Estancia
Basin,
under
then-‐
current
conditions,
“could
not
achieve
‘self-‐sufficiency’
with
respect
to
water
use
within
a
40-‐year
planning
window.”238
A
conservative
estimate
as
of
2010
was
that
the
Estancia
Basin
groundwater
system
likely
loses
approximately
25,000
acre-‐feet
of
water
per
year.238
Given
the
most
recent
estimate
of
groundwater
in
storage
in
the
Valley
Fill
Aquifer
(6,580,000
acre-‐feet
in
1995),
at
this
rate
of
loss,
the
Valley
Fill
Aquifer
would
be
dry
in
less
than
250
years.§§§
If
the
rate
of
groundwater
loss
increases,
this
timeline
would
shorten.
[See
Appendix
D.
Table
D-‐1
for
more
about
estimates
of
groundwater
storage
in
the
Estancia
Basin]
In
describing
water
levels,
it
is
important
to
also
look
at
soil
quality.
How
quickly
or
slowly
soils
are
saturated
when
wet
can
affect
the
potential
for
runoff
[See
Appendix
D.
Figures
D-‐2
and
D-‐3
depicting
soil
quality
for
the
Western
and
Eastern
Estancia
Basin].
The
majority
of
both
Western
and
Eastern
Estancia
are
characterized
by
clay-‐type
soils
that
transmit
water
slowly,
and
have
greater
potential
for
water
runoff.
There
are
also
areas
of
Torrance
County
(such
as
in
the
far
northeast
and
far
southwest)
where
groundwater
is
shallow,
and
is
more
susceptible
to
groundwater
contamination.
Residents
in
the
focus
groups
expressed
deep
concern
over
the
scarcity
of
water
in
the
region
We
don’t
have
much
water,
and
the
thought
of
even
a
minor
threat
to
our
water
supply
is
huge.
It’s
huge.
The
Estancia
Basin
won’t
go
through
three
more
generations
of
people
with
water.
It
won’t.
It's
not
there.
Residents
also
expressed
concern
for
the
effect
that
water
scarcity
would
have
on
traditional
farming
and
ranching
lifestyles,
citing
previous
state
predictions
about
the
longevity
of
the
Estancia
Basin’s
water
supply:
Several
years
ago,
the
State
Engineer
closed
the
Estancia
Water
Basin
to
any
new
water
development.
And
probably
ten
years
ago
or
so,
the
Soil
and
Water
Conservation
District
had
put
§§§
This
calculation
considers
a
loss
of
25,000
acre-‐feet
per
year
starting
in
1995.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-67-320.jpg)
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out
a
little
pamphlet
that
was
talking
about
water
here,
and
at
that
time,
they
projected
that
maybe
there
was
another
125
years
of
water
in
the
basin.
What's
happing
is
that
as
the
fresh
water
is
pulled
out,
saline
water
is
coming
into
the
aquifer
to
replace
it.
The
water
here
is
very,
very
fragile,
and
there's
not
much
left
of
it.
And
it's
going
to
make
a
huge
impact
on
the
agricultural
community
that
has
been
farming
and
ranching
off
of
the
water
in
this
basin
for
a
long,
long
time.
And
that
basin
is
soon
to
be
depleted
of
its
water
supply.
Demands
on
Water
Resources
Agricultural
water
use.
Both
historically
and
today,
the
main
water
use
in
Torrance
County
is
agricultural
irrigation.
In
2010,
95
percent
of
water
used
was
for
irrigation
in
agriculture
[See
Appendix
D.
Table
D-‐
2).****
This
is
the
case
even
though
only
2
percent
of
Torrance
County’s
designated
farmland
is
used
as
harvested
cropland.95
The
percent
of
the
county’s
water
use
for
agricultural
irrigation
is
higher
than
the
percentage
in
the
state
overall
(only
79
percent
for
the
state).
Between
1996
and
2008
the
total
irrigated
land
in
the
county
increased
an
estimated
7,000
acres
(from
more
than
24,000
acres
in
1996
to
more
than
31,000
acres
in
2008).238
Wells
and
community
water
systems.
Community
and
domestic
well
supplies
comprise
approximately
5
percent
of
pumping
needs
for
the
Estancia
Basin.
Miscellaneous
other
uses
comprise
approximately
2
percent
of
total
water
use.238
Historical
trends
suggest
65
percent
of
residents
in
the
Estancia
Basin
are
supplied
with
water
through
a
community
water
system
and
the
remaining
35
percent
through
domestic
wells.238
[See
Appendix
D.
Table
D-‐3]
There
are
more
than
11,200
wells
in
Estancia
Basin,
approximately
two-‐thirds
of
which
are
in
Torrance
County.
Nearly
all
of
the
wells
in
Torrance
County
are
active,
and
48
supply
water
for
public
uses.238
A
report
prepared
for
Kinder
Morgan
about
the
proposed
Lobos
CO2
Pipeline
indicates
that
there
are
11
public
or
private
water
supply
wells
or
springs
within
150
feet
of
the
proposed
pipeline.12
The
once
rural
and
agricultural
communities
of
the
Estancia
Basin
are
now
growing
in
population
size
and
becoming
linked
to
the
economic
bases
of
Albuquerque
and
Santa
Fe,
however
these
areas
remain
dependent
on
the
limited
water
from
the
Basin.238
Permitted
water
rights.
It
is
estimated
that
only
one-‐third
of
the
water
rights
(61,000
out
of
159,000
acre-‐feet
per
year)
that
have
been
issued
from
the
Office
of
the
State
Engineer
have
been
used
since
2005.
Use
of
the
remaining
approximately
two-‐thirds
of
the
issued
water
rights
would
far
exceed
the
capacity
of
the
Estancia
Basin
-‐
putting
the
Basin
“in
a
grave
and
potentially
disastrous
situation.”238
Limits
on
water
level
declines
in
the
Estancia
Basin.
In
recent
years,
action
has
been
taken
in
the
Estancia
Basin
to
address
declining
water
levels
and
concerns
about
deteriorating
water
quality.
In
2002,
the
Office
of
the
State
Engineer
provided
guidelines
that
declared
protections
for
areas
where
there
are
excessive
rates
of
water
level
decline,
including
no
new
approval
of
groundwater
appropriations
and
restrictions
on
how
much
groundwater
levels
can
be
allowed
to
decline.245,246
Water
Quality
The
Office
of
the
State
Engineer
wrote
in
2002
of
Estancia
Basin
that,
“Water
quality
is
marginal
for
some
purposes
in
the
basin
and
may
be
deteriorating
further.”246
Deteriorating
water
quality
was
also
a
concern
at
the
writing
of
the
Estancia
Basin
water
plan
in
1999.
247
Specific
concerns
at
that
time
****
Statewide
water
use
is
reported
every
five
years
in
New
Mexico,
so
the
most
recent
year
was
2010](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-68-320.jpg)
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included
observed
increases
in
nitrate
levels,
and
fears
about
abandoned
wells,
poorly
functioning
septic
systems,
an
E.
coli
outbreak
in
Estancia
in
the
late
1990s,
and
concern
about
agricultural
contamination.247
Groundwater
quality.
Torrance
County
has
15
closed
sites
from
groundwater
cleanup
that
date
from
pre-‐1990
to
2007
(for
sites
where
dates
are
reported),
meaning
the
concern
has
been
resolved.248
Currently,
there
are
no
active
groundwater
cleanup
sites
in
Torrance
County.249
Tap
water
quality.
Currently,
there
are
35
water
systems
in
Torrance
County
identified
by
the
State
Department
of
Health,
of
which
80
percent
are
active,
and
that
together
serve
more
than
12,700
people.250
Data
collected
from
2004-‐2009
about
19
of
the
County
water
systems
describe
that
two
of
these
systems
–
Cassandra
and
Homestead
–
at
some
point
exceeded
legal
limits
of
certain
contaminants.
Cassandra
had
high
levels
of
arsenic
and
lead.
Homestead
had
high
levels
of
three
groups
of
contaminants:
alpha
particle
activity,
alpha
particle
activity
(excluding
radon
and
uranium)
and
nitrate.251
Nearly
all
systems,
although
legally
in
compliance,
fell
short
of
public
health
goals
set
by
the
EPA
for
certain
health
contaminants.251
252
The
contaminants
most
reported
out
of
compliance
with
health
goals
were:
combined
radium
(226
&
228),
combined
uranium,
lead,
radium
-‐226,
and
radium
-‐228.251
,252
[See
Appendix
D.
Tables
D-‐4
and
D-‐5]
Quality
and
Availability
of
Water
and
its
Relationship
to
Health
and
Well
Being
Access
to
water
is
essential
for
all
life.
Water
quality
and
availability
can
impact
health
and
well
being
of
individuals
and
communities.
Access
to
water
can
be
restricted
by
low
coverage,
poor
continuity,
insufficient
quantity,
poor
quality
and
excessive
cost.253
Decreasing
availability
of
water
can
lead
to
concentration
of
contaminants
such
as
heavy
metals,
industrial
chemicals
and
pesticides,
sediments
and
salts.254
Poor
quality
of
water
can
lead
to
outbreaks
of
infectious
diseases,
and
chemical
contamination
of
drinking-‐water
may
cause
chronic
illness.253
Climate
change
poses
a
significant
threat
to
the
sustainability
of
water
resources
in
the
coming
decades.
Currently
nearly
every
US
region
is
facing
some
increased
risk
of
seasonal
drought.
Drought
conditions
can
fuel
wildfires,
promote
the
growth
of
harmful
algal
blooms
and
other
microorganisms
that
can
affect
drinking
water
supplies,
and
could
have
serious
consequences
for
crops
yields
and
food
security
issues.254
Perceptions
of
water
quality
and
availability
The
perception
of
environmental
contamination
may
lead
to
psychosocial
stress
in
communities,
families
and
individuals.255
The
existing
and
historical
context
in
Torrance
County
is
important
to
consider
when
looking
at
the
affects
of
perceived
environmental
changes
and
health.
For
example,
research
finds
that
farmers
facing
the
pressure
of
climate
change
and
prolonged
drought
report
higher
levels
of
distress
and
helplessness
due
to
repeated
exposure
to
uncontrollable
life
events.256
For
communities
overall,
solastalgia
has
been
associated
with
mining
and
tunneling
activities
in
countries
such
as
Australia
and
Sweden.108,107
The
health
effects
of
sostalgia
can
include
depression,
outrage,
and
sadness.257
Stress
can
increase
the
risk
for
heart
attacks,
cognitive
impairment,
inflammation,
immune
system
impairment
and
depressive
symptoms.258,
259
Case
studies
find
that
whether
or
not
chemical
contaminants
are
present,
the
concern
and
worry
about
them
can
manifest
into
very
real
physical
symptoms,
such
as
headaches,
nausea,
vomiting,
high
blood
pressure,
and
high
urinary
cortisol
levels.260,258](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-69-320.jpg)
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supply
situation.”271
The
comment
cites
the
following
figures
from
the
EIS
regarding
projected
water
use
required
to
support
pipeline
development
and
operations:
• A
maximum
of
273,000
gallons
of
fresh
water
for
each
of
the
proposed
wells
• Approximately
7,500
gallons
of
water
with
a
possible
additional
40,000
for
simulation
of
each
of
the
140
wells
• Twelve
to
24
acre-‐feet
of
water
for
hydrostatic
testing
of
each
pipeline
spread
• One-‐half
acre-‐foot
of
water
for
hydrostatic
testing
of
each
gathering
line
stream
crossing
• Water
for
dust
control
and
construction
of
39
miles
of
new
roads
and
13
central
facilities
The
DNR
went
on
to
say
that
they
“do
not
agree
with
the
statements
[in
the
EIS]
that
the
impact
of
the
proposed
[CO2
pipeline]
project
on
ground
and
surface
water
is
limited
or
minimal”,
and
suggested
that
the
BLM
examine
the
impacts
of
the
project
on
water
quantity
in
more
detail
rather
than
focus
on
water
quality,
given
that
“there
are
few
feasible
ways
to
increase
total
quantity
of
water
in
an
arid
state
[such
as
Colorado].”271
The
following
are
some
of
the
estimates
of
water
usage
required
for
other
proposed
CO2
pipeline
projects:
• Hydrostatic
testing
for
the
Greencore
20-‐inch
diameter
CO2
pipeline,
spanning
231
miles
from
Wyoming
to
Montana,
was
projected
to
use
more
than
18
million
gallons
of
water.272
Water
consumption
for
drilling
for
the
pipeline
project
was
expected
to
require
370,680
gallons
of
water.273
The
EIS
stated
that
additional
water
will
be
needed
for
dust
abatement,
but
did
not
specify
an
amount.274
• An
81-‐mile,
12-‐inch
diameter
CO2
pipeline
in
Texas
estimated
the
use
of
1.25
million
gallons
of
water
for
hydrostatic
testing,
and
an
additional
500,000
gallons
of
water
for
dust
abatement,
equipment
wash-‐down
and
other
construction
needs.275
The
use
of
heavy
equipment
in
pipeline
construction
and
maintenance
operations
would
also
compact
the
soil
in
a
way
that
could
further
reduce
its
ability
to
absorb
water,
and
activities
such
as
blasting,
clearing,
grading,
trenching
and
stock
piling
could
lead
to
the
diversion
or
elimination
of
underground
water
pathways,
changing
the
pattern
of
underground
water
recharge.
Areas
with
a
high
water
table,
where
groundwater
is
shallow,
are
more
susceptible
to
impacts
from
these
types
of
activities.
An
Environmental
Information
Report
prepared
in
2013
for
a
proposed
crude
oil
pipeline
spanning
from
North
Dakota
to
Minnesota
indicated
that
pipeline
construction
is
most
likely
to
disturb
the
upper
10-‐
feet
of
the
project
area,
and
that
short
term
fluctuations
in
groundwater
levels
may
result
from
activities
such
as
trenching,
backfilling,
and
dewatering,
that
encounter
shallow
surficial
aquifers.276
Water
quality
CO2
wells
and
carbon
capture/sequestration
projects
where
accidents
have
resulted
in
carbon
release
have
been
found
to
affect
water
quality
by
decreasing
the
pH,
increasing
the
presence
of
dissolved
metals,
or
changing
water
hardness.213,
265,
277
These
potential
changes
to
water
chemistry
could
affect
shallow
groundwater
used
for
potable
water
as
well
as
for
other
needs.277
A
study
conducted
by
scientists
at
Duke
University
found
that
leaks
from
carbon
dioxide
stored
deep
underground
“drove
contaminants
up
[in
samples
from
freshwater
aquifers]
tenfold
or
more,
in
some
cases
to
levels
above
the
maximum
contaminant
loads
set
by
the
EPA
for
potable
water”278
The
aforementioned
Environmental
Information
Report
on
the
proposed
pipeline
in
the
northern
US
indicates
that
the
blasting
activities
used
in
the
process
of
installing
a
pipeline
have
the
potential
to](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-71-320.jpg)
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adversely
affect
water
quality
and
water
yields
in
nearby
water
wells.††††
The
report
also
pointed
out
that
the
accidental
release
of
construction
related
chemicals,
fuels,
or
hydraulic
fluid
(associated
with
fuel
storage,
equipment
refueling
and
maintenance)
during
construction
could
introduce
contaminants
into
groundwater,
and
as
a
result
have
an
adverse
effect
on
groundwater
quality,
in
particular
near
shallow
water
wells.276
A
resident
from
Sandoval
County
in
New
Mexico
where
a
growing
number
of
pipelines
are
present
recently
expressed
his
concern
about
the
potential
for
a
pipeline
spill
to
impact
water
quality
in
a
local
newspaper,
stating
“The
gas
products,
refined
products,
all
that
stuff
[transported
by
the
pipelines]
would
run
through
the
sand
and
gravel
like
Kool-‐Aid
and
hit
the
groundwater,
and
we’re
pretty
much
done
here
.
.
.
We
only
have
one
water
supply.”207
The
oil
and
gas
industry’s
track
record
for
accidents
and
safety
violations
[See
Section
V.4.
Safety]
that
have
led
to
impacts
on
water
quality
are
cause
for
concern
for
places
considering
the
introduction
of
pipelines
and
related
oil
and
gas
developments.
One
recent
case
in
California
found
that
nearly
3
billion
gallons
of
oil
industry
wastewater
from
at
least
9
wastewater
disposal
wells
were
illegally
dumped
into
aquifers
that
supply
drinking
water
and
farming
irrigation,
even
though
these
aquifers
were
supposed
to
be
protected
under
federal
and
state
law.
Testing
of
the
polluted
water
in
this
area
found
high
levels
of
arsenic,
thallium
and
nitrates,
leading
to
concern
about
current
exposure
to
contamination
as
well
as
long-‐term
threats
to
health
and
ecosystem
well
being.279
280
Impacts
of
the
Proposed
Lobos
CO2
Pipeline
on
Water
Availability
and
Quality
Impacts
to
Water
Availability
Even
before
the
construction,
maintenance,
and
operation
of
a
pipeline,
water
availability
is
likely
to
continue
to
decrease
for
Torrance
County
overall.
A
draft
report
prepared
for
Kinder
Morgan
about
the
proposed
Lobos
project
acknowledged
that
“activities
associated
with
the
construction
of
the
Lobos
Pipeline
could
potentially
affect
groundwater
resources.”12
Given
the
heavy
reliance
on
groundwater
in
Torrance
County
(and
New
Mexico
overall),
this
impact
has
significance
for
the
current
and
future
health
and
well
being
of
a
broad
spectrum
of
residents.
• Water
usage
for
construction
and
testing
of
the
proposed
pipeline
would
contribute
to
already
decreasing
water
levels
in
Torrance
County.
Depending
on
the
source
of
the
water
being
used
for
the
project,
water
usage
for
the
project’s
activities
may
divert
water
from
existing
uses.
Given
the
main
use
of
water
resources
in
the
county
is
for
agricultural
irrigation,
effects
may
be
felt
in
that
sector
in
particular.
• Given
the
estimation
that
the
use
of
remaining
issued
(but
currently
unused)
water
rights
would
far
exceed
the
capacity
of
the
Estancia
Basin238
,
this
proposed
use
of
water
rights
for
the
Lobos
Pipeline
project
could
contribute
to
putting
the
Basin
“in
a
grave
and
potentially
disastrous
situation.”238
Focus
group
residents
discussed
ways
in
which
they
could
foresee
the
use
of
water
rights
for
this
project
spurring
challenges
and
disagreements
about
local
rights
of
determination
on
water,
as
well
as
empowering
developers
to
seek
to
acquire
water
rights
as
well
as
land
rights.
• Water
availability
could
be
impacted
by
the
pipeline
construction
activities
such
as
blasting,
trenching
and
other
use
of
heavy
machinery
that
affect
the
flow
of
groundwater.
Areas
with
††††
This
report
looked
specifically
at
impacts
to
a
bedrock
aquifer.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2355a2d1-5957-48ae-b8db-432bf6584940-150708200350-lva1-app6891/85/CO2PipelineHIA_FinalReport-72-320.jpg)
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- 1. Lobos CO2 Pipeline Health Impact Assessment June 2015 Human Impact Partners in collaboration with Partnership for a Healthy Torrance Community & New Mexico Department of Health
- 2. 2 Authors Jennifer Lucky, MPH Darío Maciel, MPH Logan Harris, MPH Sara Satinsky, MPH, MCRP Additional contributors Lili Farhang Sophia Simon-‐Ortiz Matthew Mellon Dan Huynh Suggested citation Human Impact Partners. June, 2015. Lobos CO2 Pipeline Health Impact Assessment. Oakland, CA. For more information, contact: Jennifer Lucky Human Impact Partners jlucky@humanimpact.org www.humanimpact.org 510-‐452-‐9442, ext. 102
- 3. 3 Acknowledgements We are grateful to many who have lent their expertise, time, effort, honesty, and dedication to this work. For your deep dedication to health and well being for all people, as well as your time, optimism, and patience in helping to guide this work: members of the HIA Steering Committee, including Rebecca Anthony, Mark Clark, Linda Filippi, Patricia Lincoln, and staff of the New Mexico Health Equity Partnership; members of Resistiendo; members of La Merced del Pueblo de Manzano; Jerry Montoya -‐ Health Promotion Program Manager with the New Mexico Department of Health; and Tom King, Paul Davis, Rajiv Bhatia and Aaron Wernham. For bringing your perspectives and passion to the table, and for carving out time around commitments to family, friends, jobs, and daily life to shape the place you call home deep thanks to the residents of Torrance County. Your generosity in meeting, willingness to share your time and create a context that fostered openness and honesty allowed the voice of the community to be present in this work. Sincere thanks to many others who helped make this work possible by providing their support and expertise; Holly Avey for support with developing and analyzing our focus group data; Bill Walker for communications and writing support; Jackie Curtis for support with consensus mapping; and the many others from Torrance County and beyond who supported this HIA process (and who we did not intend to omit here). This project was made possible by the generous funding of The W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
- 4. 4 Steering Committee Members Rebecca Anthony Community resident, Mountainair, New Mexico Mark Clark Health Promotion Specialist, New Mexico Department of Health Linda Filippi Member of the Partnership for a Healthy Torrance Community and resident of Torrance County, New Mexico Patricia Lincoln Member of the Partnership for a Healthy Torrance Community and resident of Torrance County, New Mexico New Mexico Health Equity Partnership, Santa Fe Community Foundation Human Impact Partners
- 5. 5 Table of Contents Executive Summary 6 I. Introduction 10 II. About the Proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline Project and its Context 12 III. Background 16 IV. Torrance County Today 19 V. Findings 23 V.1. Culture and connection to the land 23 V.2. Land use 34 V.3. Economic vitality 48 V.4. Safety 57 V.5. Water quality and availability 64 VI. Conclusion 74 VII. Recommendations 75 VIII. List of Appendices 78 VIV. References 79
- 6. 6 Executive Summary Building a carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline through Torrance County, New Mexico, has the potential to compromise safety, threaten water supplies and quality, and disrupt the special places, culture and historical connection to the land that unite the county’s diverse communities. This Health Impact Assessment (HIA) of Kinder Morgan’s proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline finds that the project offers few if any benefits to the health, well being and economy of the county. Although falling oil prices prompted Kinder Morgan in January 2015 to withdraw its application to the US Bureau of Land Management for the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline, the company reserves the right to revive the project if market conditions change. Facing this possibility, the partners who conducted the HIA -‐ Human Impact Partners, New Mexico Department of Health, and Partnership for a Healthy Torrance Community -‐ completed this study to serve as a compendium of information that could be used to evaluate the impacts of a future proposed pipeline or similar projects. The HIA could also be useful to other communities facing such proposals. Kinder Morgan is the largest energy infrastructure company in North America. It owns an interest in or operates more than 80,000 miles of pipelines that transport natural gas, oil and carbon dioxide, and is the largest transporter of CO2 in the US. The proposed $1 billion Lobos Pipeline project includes 213 miles of 16-‐inch pipeline to carry CO2 from an underground reservoir in Apache County, Arizona, to the Permian Basin in eastern New Mexico and West Texas for use to enhance the process of extracting crude oil from oil fields. The pipeline would connect in Torrance County to Kinder Morgan’s existing Cortez Pipeline, which runs from southwest Colorado to Denver City, Texas. The Lobos Pipeline project is projected to have an initial capacity of 300 million cubic feet of CO2 a day. Construction of the pipeline requires the acquisition of a 100-‐foot right-‐of-‐way for the pipeline route, which would cross private, state, and tribal land throughout New Mexico, including areas belonging to Native American tribes and land overseen by the Bureau of Land Management. Landowners can negotiate permission and compensation for allowing right-‐of-‐way, however if they refuse, under New Mexico law oil and gas pipelines are “common carriers” serving the public good, and Kinder Morgan has the right to seize the land through eminent domain. Torrance County is known for its awe inspiring landscape, farms, ranches and warm climate, with a unique history that has tied many families to the area for hundreds or thousands of years. Its diverse population of about 16,000 includes Pueblo and land grant families, descendants of 19th Century homesteaders, retirees and artists. In the 2010 Census, 56 percent of residents identified as white and 39 percent as Hispanic or Latino. Of Hispanics and Latinos, more than half further identify as Spanish or Spanish-‐American, descendants of families who settled here when Mexico was a Spanish territory. Torrance County residents struggle with poverty, unemployment and other socioeconomic and health challenges. Of 32 counties ranked in New Mexico, in 2015, Torrance ranked 28th in terms of quality of life, 26th in social and economic factors, and last in health behaviors (smoking, exercise, etc.). However, strong community connections among Torrance County’s residents serve as protective health measures. The Health Impact Assessment focused on how the proposed pipeline would affect health and equity in these key areas: • Culture and connection to the land • Land use
- 7. 7 • Economic vitality • Safety • Water quality and availability Culture and connection to the land “To take away the connection to the land… to take a part of us… it is like missing a limb.” – HIA Focus Group Participant Cultural and spiritual well being are vital social determinants of health. Yet they are not included in traditional assessments of environmental or health conditions. The culture of Torrance County is tied strongly to preservation of traditions and natural resources. The proposed pipeline would have significant impacts on the unique populations and cultures that have called Torrance County home for centuries. Numerous culturally significant sites are found in Torrance County. These include all three sites of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, dating to the 17th century and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as 12 other historic sites or features. Many lesser-‐known sites are spread throughout Torrance County on both public and private land. In focus groups for this HIA, land grant heirs in particular said sacred sites in Torrance County are crucial to their identity and culture. Given the strong connection many residents have to culturally and spiritually significant sites in Torrance County, the proposed pipeline’s construction, operation and maintenance would likely diminish the community’s identity and connection with its culture and history. The project could trigger historical trauma associated with the past traumatic experiences of populations in Torrance County including loss of land and culture and mistreatment by government and private entities. Historical trauma stems from a community’s sense of collective loss over past events. Land use Land use plays a crucial role in determining health outcomes. In Torrance County, land use is deeply embedded in the history and tradition of the region. Large-‐scale developments such as the proposed pipeline can impact land use by changes to traditional and current uses such as farming or ranching, degradation of the landscape, and shaping future land use decisions and opportunities. Focus group participants cited uncertainty about local land use decisions as a cause of anxiety and stress, particularly for those residing on or near the proposed pipeline route. Residents expressed deep concern for how the land has been affected by past developments, such as the addition of a second track to the Burlington Northern-‐Santa Fe Railroad, and how it might be further damaged by future developments, including the proposed pipeline. Construction of the proposed pipeline would bring a major industrial development into Torrance County. This is inconsistent with the goals of the County’s land use plan which aims to maintain traditional and current land use and protect areas that are historically, culturally, geographically or environmentally unique. Economic vitality Kinder Morgan says construction of the pipeline, along its entire length from Arizona to Texas, would employ a peak of 1,200 workers. After construction is complete, operating the pipeline would require 6 to 8 permanent employees. The company says it expects to pay $2.3 million a year in property taxes, to be shared by states, counties and municipalities along the route.
- 8. 8 However, there is no guarantee that any Torrance County residents would get either the temporary or permanent jobs, and the county’s share of property taxes would be small. In focus groups, residents were concerned that the economic benefits of the pipeline would not outweigh the costs. In Pima County, Arizona, where Kinder Morgan is building a natural gas pipeline, County officials calculated that added costs for public safety, roads, environmental damage and other impacts would exceed the economic benefits to the county. Kinder Morgan’s track record raises additional concerns. In other locations, the company has greatly exaggerated the number of jobs and tax revenue from projects, tried to claim unjustified tax deductions, and been fined for environmental violations. Landowners also worry about the effect that the pipeline will have on their property values, mortgages, and insurance. “There ain't no 401(k). There ain't no pension plan. There's not even a fricking savings account. That 80 acres is all I have…I mean, I've got nothing else.” – HIA Focus Group Participant Safety The US Department of Transportation classifies CO2 as a non-‐flammable hazardous gas. Depending on the concentration and length of exposure, carbon dioxide can have negative health impacts ranging from labored breathing, headaches, visual impairment and loss of consciousness. At very high exposures it can cause brain, lung or heart damage, coma or even death. The possibility of a pipeline accident concerns residents because Torrance County, with a small population spread over more than 3,000 square miles, has limited emergency services. There is no hospital and no after-‐hours or emergency health care. “You know one of the problems is an acute problem. The pipeline leaks or breaks. The other problem is chronic. And that's, you know, I mean nothing may happen…with that pipeline if it's built, but people have to live with the thought or the idea, the stress, that it might happen all the time…Fear…That's the chronic condition of living with a thing like that.” – HIA Focus Group Participant Since Kinder Morgan was formed in 1997, nearly 500 accidents have been recorded on its pipelines (of all kinds). At least 11 leaks have been documented on Kinder Morgan’s Cortez CO2 pipeline, which would connect in Torrance County to the proposed Lobos Pipeline. In 2011 alone, the company was fined more than half a million dollars by federal authorities for pipeline violations, yet it has sharply cut spending for pipeline maintenance. Based on estimates of the annual frequency for CO2 pipeline accidents, between 12 and 20 accidents can be expected on the proposed pipeline during its operating life of 60 to 100 years. Water availability and quality In New Mexico and the entire Southwest, water is a paramount concern, and Torrance County is no exception. According to the US Drought Monitor, most of the county is in a “severe” drought, with some portions in “extreme” drought. In the Estancia Basin, which includes Torrance County, shrinking supplies of groundwater have caused the state to declare it a critical management area. “The first big issue here is our water, because I don’t see anybody here that looks like a camel that can survive seven days without water, or that can live without water. To me, that’s a priority. Everything else follows: the historical, the cultural, our land, everything.” – HIA Focus Group Participant
- 9. 9 Construction and operation activities associated with pipeline projects require a significant amount of water use. Prior to construction of Kinder Morgan’s Cortez CO2 pipeline, Colorado water officials expressed concern that the BLM was not looking closely enough at its impact on water supplies. Environmental impact statements for other CO2 pipelines have documented that such projects require millions of gallons of water for hydrostatic testing, drilling, dust abatement and other needs. Once in operation, an accidental release from a pipeline has the potential to affect groundwater quality. CO2 wells and carbon capture/sequestration projects where accidents have resulted in carbon release have been found to affect water quality by decreasing the pH level, increasing the presence of dissolved metals, or changing water hardness. A study at Duke University found that underground CO2 leaks could increase contaminants in freshwater aquifers by tenfold or more, in some cases to levels above federal drinking water standards. Recommendations The Health Impact Assessment concludes that the Lobos CO2 Pipeline project offers few benefits for Torrance County; conversely, there are numerous ways it could adversely impact the health and well being of local residents. Recommendations to the Torrance County Commission to address these impacts include: • Require Kinder Morgan to establish a mitigation fund to support the development and allocation of resources and services to address adverse impacts of the proposed pipeline to mental and physical health. • In collaboration with the County Planning and Zoning Board, research and designate north/south and east/west utility corridors for infrastructure development. The process for determining these corridors should take into consideration broad community input, existing land use patterns, historical and cultural impacts, economic impacts, quality and way of life, fragile ecosystems and resources, and health and safety. They should also prioritize the use of existing industrial corridors and align with the County’s updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan. • Require that a comprehensive study of the economic impacts of the proposed pipeline be conducted. The study should include an analysis of loss of use costs, amount and distribution of tax revenues, award compensation and cost benefit analysis, and be made available for public review and comment. Additional recommendations include: • With community input, relevant federal agencies should develop guidance for pipeline development in New Mexico, covering impacts to land use, culture and connection to the land, land use, economic vitality, safety and water quality and availability. The guidelines should provide examples of best practices for addressing impacts in these categories, and specifically address the impacts of proposed project activities on health and equity. These recommendations offer ways for decision makers and project stakeholders to ensure the protection and prioritization of the health and well being of Torrance County residents. The recommendations – and the values and principles deeply held and expressed by many residents as a part of the HIA – can serve as important guiding principles for future decisions that will affect many generations to come in Torrance County and beyond.
- 10. 10 I. Introduction In October 2013, the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced it would prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a pipeline to transport carbon dioxide from an underground reservoir in Apache County, Ariz., to oil fields in the Permian Basin of eastern New Mexico and West Texas. The Lobos CO2 Pipeline project was proposed by Kinder Morgan, the largest energy infrastructure company in North America. Several potential routes were under consideration; at least three of them would go through Torrance County, New Mexico. Upon learning about the proposed pipeline, residents in Torrance County expressed concern about its potential impacts on land use, their way of life, historically and culturally sensitive areas, the economy, safety, and the quality and availability of water. Residents were also concerned that the voices of many in the community were not being addressed adequately in the EIS process. In March 2014, Human Impact Partners entered into a collaboration with the Partnership for a Healthy Torrance Community and the New Mexico Department of Health to conduct a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) to comprehensively address the health and equity concerns raised by those the pipeline would impact. The goals of the HIA were to provide information about the health and equity impacts of the pipeline to Torrance County residents and decision makers and to propose recommendations for consideration in decisions about the proposed project. The HIA also aimed to provide data and information that may not be addressed by the EIS or analyses from other sources. In January 2015, during the time the HIA was being conducted, Kinder Morgan withdrew its application with the BLM for the pipeline, citing “current market conditions” – the sharp drop in the price of oil. Company officials said that although the application would be withdrawn, Kinder Morgan may revisit the project proposal if market conditions change. If Kinder Morgan does decide to renew the proposal, it will be required to initiate a new EIS process.1 As the HIA was near completion when the proposal was withdrawn, and knowing that the proposal could be revisited in the future, HIA partners decided to proceed with finalizing and releasing the HIA on the Lobos CO2 Pipeline Project. HIA partners also hoped the data and information gathered would be useful to other decision-‐making processes, both in Torrance County and in other places where similar projects are proposed. An abundance of research confirms that good health is a product of social, environmental and economic conditions that create opportunities for individuals, families and communities to lead healthy lives. This definition of health led us to focus on five areas that could be impacted by the proposed CO2 pipeline or similar project: • Culture and connection to the land • Land use • Economic vitality • Water availability and quality • Safety Other issue areas that could be impacted by the proposed pipeline project but that were not addressed in this report include the effects of CO2 mining and transport on greenhouse gas emissions, and the impacts of the end use of the proposed project (EOR) on climate change, environmental and human health. The HIA steering committee recognizes that these are important potential impacts of the proposed pipeline project that should be addressed, however, fall outside of the feasible scope of this HIA project.
- 11. 11 About The Health Impact Assessment According to the National Academies of Sciences, HIA is “a combination of procedures, methods and tools that systematically judges the potential, and sometimes unintended, effects of a policy, plan, or project on the health of a population and the distribution of those effects within the population. HIA identifies appropriate actions to manage those effects.” The HIA of the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline was conducted from March 2014 to March 2015, with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Guiding the process was a steering committee that included Human Impact Partners (HIP), Partnership for a Healthy Torrance Community, New Mexico Department of Health, and New Mexico Health Equity Partnership. Although the proposed pipeline route would span from Arizona through New Mexico and into Texas, the steering committee decided to limit the scope of the HIA to Torrance County. This decision reflected resource and time constraints, in addition to the concern that the proposed pipeline could affect a wide range of unique cultural resources and landscapes in Torrance County, and the fact that many county residents who would be impacted by this pipeline expressed concerns about the project. Even though this HIA is limited to Torrance County, the potential impacts of the project are also relevant to surrounding areas that would also be impacted by the pipeline. The HIA process engaged Torrance County residents through public meetings and community forums to develop the HIA scope, share preliminary research findings and discuss recommendations. Residents were also invited to participate in focus groups and informational interviews to inform the analysis. HIP conducted the research and drafted the report, convened the steering committee, prepared materials for and helped facilitate the public meetings and community forums and managed the overall HIA process. Local steering committee members organized public meetings, forums and focus groups; provided feedback on the HIA's scope of research and report drafts and tracked the EIS process. The Steering Committee received a subgrant to cover the costs of their participation and activities in the HIA. HIA findings were derived through literature review on key areas of interest; primary data collection through focus groups with local residents; interviews and conversations with stakeholders in Torrance County and New Mexico with expertise in one of the HIA’s focus areas; secondary data collection and analysis; and gathering statistics from a variety of published reports and government websites. We found that relatively few CO2 pipelines have been constructed in the US, so there is little peer-‐reviewed research on the impacts CO2 pipelines to health and other social and economic factors. Therefore, analysis in this HIA often relies on proxy measures, such as documented impacts from projects similar in scope and nature, to inform predictions about the potential impacts of the proposed CO2 pipeline. About Human Impact Partners Human Impact Partners is a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California. Our mission is to transform the policies and places people need to live healthy lives by increasing the consideration of health and equity in decision-‐making. We are one of the few organizations in the United States conducting health-‐based analyses with an explicit focus on uncovering and then addressing the policies and practices that make communities less healthy.
- 12. 12 II. About the Proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline Project and its Context Kinder Morgan owns an interest in or operates approximately 80,000 miles of pipelines that transport natural gas, oil and carbon dioxide, primarily in the US and Canada.2 The company is the largest transporter of CO2 in the US.3 In New Mexico, Kinder Morgan operates approximately 3,600 miles of pipeline, including 1,300 miles of CO2 pipeline.4 The proposed $1 billion Lobos CO2 Pipeline project included 213 miles of new 16-‐inch pipeline that would connect to the existing Cortez CO2 pipeline and transport carbon dioxide from an underground CO2 reservoir in Apache County, Arizona, to the oil and gas fields of the Permian Basin in eastern New Mexico and West Texas. The project would also expand the Cortez Pipeline from Torrance County to southeastern New Mexico. The proposed pipeline would be 16 to 20 inches in diameter, require three pump stations along the pipeline route, and support an initial capacity of approximately 200 million standard cubic feet per day of CO2. 5 The CO2 transported through the Lobos Pipeline would be used to support extraction of oil from fields where easy-‐to-‐produce oil (e.g. through pumping) has been exhausted. Major construction to put the pipeline into place, including the use of heavy equipment, welding and trenching, was expected to take approximately six to eight months.6 The operating life of the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline was expected to be 60 to 100 years, and when the pipeline was no longer in use, all above-‐ground facilities would likely be disconnected and the pipeline retired in place.6 Proposed Pipeline Route For construction on the project to begin, Kinder Morgan is required to obtain an easement, or right-‐of-‐way, along the route that would require the acquisition of 50 feet of land on either side of the pipeline. The final ROW for the constructed pipeline would be 50-‐feet wide, and would cross private, state, federal and tribal land throughout New Mexico, including areas belonging to Native American tribes and land overseen by the Bureau of Land Management.6 The map below shows Kinder Morgan’s proposed route for the pipeline. The segment of the pipeline route proposed to run through Torrance County would have primarily crossed private land, including agricultural and residential land.5 Kinder Morgan would have been required to secure the right to pass through this land directly with each agency, tribe or private owner. In some cases, the owners Basics of CO2 and its use in pipeline transport Carbon dioxide (CO2), which is naturally occurring in the atmosphere, exists in gas, liquid and solid states. As a solid, it is usually referred to as dry ice. CO2 is a gas under atmospheric pressures and standard temperatures, and forms a solid at temperatures below -‐109.5° F. Pressurized CO2 can be converted to liquid form, and above a critical temperature and pressure it exists as a supercritical fluid, with characteristics of both liquid and gas. The CO2 gas is nonflammable, noncombustible and at low concentrations is colorless and odorless. CO2 plays a crucial role in the earth’s carbon cycle. It is absorbed and converted to plant matter during photosynthesis, and is a product of cellular respiration.7 CO2 is also a major product of fossil fuel combustion, and is the primary greenhouse gas contributing to climate change – over 80 percent of greenhouse gasses emitted from human activities in 2012 were carbon dioxide.8 Carbon dioxide can be transported by pipeline either as a pressurized gas or as a supercritical fluid. This supercritical form is sometimes also referred to as dense phase CO2.9 In the oil and gas industry CO2 is transported by pipeline for use in the process of enhanced oil recovery (EOR), where it is injected deep underground into oil wells. Upon injection, the CO2 expands to push oil to wellbores, and also reacts with oil to make it flow more easily and loosen it from rock surfaces.10 CO2 is used in about 60 percent of enhanced oil recovery operations in the US.10
- 13. 13 may have willingly negotiated permission and compensation for use of their land. But if an owner did not grant permission, Kinder Morgan would have the option to seize the land through eminent domain.6 Figure 1. Proposed Route of the Lobos CO2 Pipeline Source: US Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management. http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/more/lands_realty/lobos_CO2 _pipeline.html Key Pipeline Facts • Kinder Morgan’s documentation on the proposed pipeline states that “land within the proposed aboveground facilities (i.e., pump stations, launcher/receiver sites, and mainline block valves) would be permanently converted to industrial use.”11 Other requirements include no permanent building structures or trees to be installed on the pipeline right-‐of-‐way.6 Farming and grazing activities would be allowed to continue, although the right-‐of-‐way agreements would ask that no permanent building structures and/or trees be installed on the pipeline right-‐of-‐way.6 • Major pipeline construction activities are projected to take place over a period of six to eight months, and include digging and building a trench within the 100-‐foot right-‐of-‐way for the 16” pipeline, and welding the pipeline itself. The operational life of the pipeline (including maintenance) is projected to be between 60 and 100 years. Blasting would be required in areas !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! ! ! ! ! ! !!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! !!!! ! !!! !!! !!!!!!!!!!! ! !!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Lincoln National Forest Apache National Forest Gila National Forest Santa Fe National Forest C o c h i s eC o c h i s e C o u n t yC o u n t y G r a h a mG r a h a m C o u n t yC o u n t y G r e e n l e eG r e e n l e e C o u n t yC o u n t y C a t r o nC a t r o n C o u n t yC o u n t y D o n a A n aD o n a A n a C o u n t yC o u n t y G r a n tG r a n t C o u n t yC o u n t y H i d a l g oH i d a l g o C o u n t yC o u n t y L u n aL u n a C o u n t yC o u n t y S i e r r aS i e r r a C o u n t yC o u n t y S o c o r r oS o c o r r o C o u n t yC o u n t y E l P a s oE l P a s o C o u n t yC o u n t y A p a c h eA p a c h e C o u n t yC o u n t y B e r n a l i l l oB e r n a l i l l o C o u n t yC o u n t yC i b o l aC i b o l a C o u n t yC o u n t y M c K i n l e yM c K i n l e y C o u n t yC o u n t y R i oR i o A r r i b aA r r i b a C o u n t yC o u n t y S a n d o v a lS a n d o v a l C o u n t yC o u n t y S a n J u a nS a n J u a n C o u n t yC o u n t y V a l e n c i aV a l e n c i a C o u n t yC o u n t y G u a d a l u p eG u a d a l u p e C o u n t yC o u n t y H a r d i n gH a r d i n g C o u n t yC o u n t y M o r aM o r a C o u n t yC o u n t y Q u a yQ u a y C o u n t yC o u n t y S a n M i g u e lS a n M i g u e l C o u n t yC o u n t y S a n t a F eS a n t a F e C o u n t yC o u n t y U n i o nU n i o n C o u n t yC o u n t y C u l b e r s o nC u l b e r s o n C o u n t yC o u n t y H u d s p e t hH u d s p e t h C o u n t yC o u n t y L o v i n gL o v i n g C o u n t yC o u n t y C h a v e sC h a v e s C o u n t yC o u n t y D e B a c aD e B a c a C o u n t yC o u n t y E d d yE d d y C o u n t yC o u n t y L i n c o l nL i n c o l n C o u n t yC o u n t y O t e r oO t e r o C o u n t yC o u n t y R o o s e v e l tR o o s e v e l t C o u n t yC o u n t y T o r r a n c eT o r r a n c e C o u n t yC o u n t y C u r r yC u r r y C o u n t yC o u n t y L e aL e a C o u n t yC o u n t y W i n k l e rW i n k l e r C o u n t yC o u n t y ST75 ST264 ST90 ST117 ST606 ST90 ST90 ST11 ST599 ST264 ST264 £¤70 £¤285 £¤62 £¤70 £¤380 £¤60 £¤54 £¤550 £¤82 £¤180 £¤70 £¤285 £¤66 £¤54 £¤380 £¤54 £¤491 £¤191 £¤84 £¤60 £¤191 ¨§¦10 ¨§¦40 ¨§¦25 AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque LasLas CrucesCruces RioRio RanchoRancho Santa FeSanta Fe RoswellRoswell Legend Proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline Proposed Cortez Loop ! Cortez Pipeline Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Department of Defense State Game and Fish Fish and Wildlife Service Tribal National Park Service State Park State Forest Service Department of Agriculture Department of Energy .0 5025 Miles
- 14. 14 where mechanical equipment (e.g., excavator or trench machine) cannot break up or loosen the rock.12 Prior to being operationalized, the pipeline would be hydrostatically pressure-‐tested to ensure that it is capable of safely operating at its designated pressure. • Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) crossing segments would be tested two times: prior to installation, and as part of the overall hydrostatic test of the pipeline. Kinder Morgan would purchase water from water authorities, water rights holders or individuals, or commercial entities. Anticipated locations for water sources and the volume of water required for testing have not yet been determined.12 • The pipeline will be routed to maintain a minimum distance of 200 feet away from existing water wells. If a water well is discovered during installation that is closer than 200 feet, a water well scientist will be hired to evaluate any potential damage to the well or the water supply.6 • During operation, the right of way over the pipeline is required to be visible, and covered by no more than native grasses or low-‐lying shrubs.6 • An analysis of the Lobos Pipeline’s socio-‐economic impacts commissioned by Kinder Morgan states that construction of the pipeline would employ 1,200 people at its peak, with an average of 600 workers at a given time.11 They estimate that 10 to 20 percent of these positions would be filled by local residents.11 Operation phase employment is expected to add 6 to 8 permanent employees, and local contractors would be hired as needed to maintain the right-‐of-‐way. • Kinder Morgan anticipates property taxes may be due in all counties in which the Project is located. 11 Approximately 40 percent of materials to support the construction of the pipeline (e.g. fuel, food, and construction supplies) may be purchased within the local project area. Material procured locally for project construction and operations would be subject to sales taxes in the counties and municipality in which they are purchased, thus resulting in county and municipal sales tax revenues. However, most major project components (e.g., pipe, valves, and fittings) would be obtained from outside the project area. 11 Existing Pipelines in Torrance County There are already at least eight resource transport pipelines in Torrance County, according to the Department of Transportation’s National Pipeline Mapping System. These include three gas pipelines and five liquid pipelines, including the Cortez CO2 pipeline owned by Kinder Morgan. Kinder Morgan’s proposal for the Lobos Pipeline includes plans to link the Cortez and Lobos pipelines together in Torrance County.13 Decision Making Process for the Proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline Project The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the lead regulatory agency responsible for conducting the environmental assessment of the proposed project. The BLM is required to issue a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) delineating its preferred route for the pipeline, on which the public could submit comments.14 The final EIS would identify the preferred route for the pipeline. Kinder Morgan would also be required to obtain a special use permit from numerous counties the pipeline would pass through. Because Kinder Morgan withdrew its application with the BLM for the pipeline, no draft EIS was released for the proposed project. However, this decision making process would also hold for a future pipeline application.
- 15. 15 Figure 2. Map of Torrance County Pipelines The above map shows existing natural gas pipelines (in blue) and hazardous liquid pipelines (in red) in Torrance County (border outlined in gray). Note that some of the pipelines run adjacent to each other, including the Rocky Mountain, HEP and Cortez pipelines (C, D and E), which join in northern Torrance County. The dotted red line along the Amarillo-‐Albuquerque pipeline (F) denotes a stretch of the pipeline, which falls outside of Torrance County. Adapted from npms.phmsa.dot.gov.
- 16. 16 III. Background Torrance County is located in the heart of New Mexico. Known for its enchanting rural landscape, agriculture and warm climate, it is home to a diverse population with a unique history that has tied many families to the area for hundreds, and in some cases, thousands of years. Below we provide a brief history of the populations in Torrance County, and in the following section give an overview of the county’s demographics and health status. Figure 3. Map of New Mexico with Torrance County Source: USGS, The National Map Viewer History of Torrance County’s Inhabitants Pueblo People Human settlement in New Mexico dates back to as early as 1500 BCE, with ancestors of the modern-‐day Pueblo peoples have inhabiting what is now New Mexico since at least 300 BCE.15 The Pueblo are a cultural and linguistic group of Native Americans who historically and currently populate the Southwest United States and are particularly associated with New Mexico and Arizona.16,17 Before contact with the Spanish, the Pueblo people were farmers, primarily practicing dry-‐land farming of corn, squash, beans and cotton in the area’s arid landscape.18 Land Grants In the early 1500s when colonization by the Spanish began, what is now New Mexico was part of Mexico, which until 1821 was part of the Spanish empire. Under Spanish and later Mexican rule, Spanish, mestizo and some Native American settlers were encouraged to settle in commons, or land grants, awarded by the Spanish government.19 Land grants were operated by different family units within the
- 17. 17 same geographic area who pooled labor cooperatively to cultivate communal croplands.20,19 Many of the land grants included areas home to ancient Native American settlements. After the Mexican-‐American War in 1848 and the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, New Mexico became a US territory. About 60,000 Mexicans and 10,000 Pueblos lived there. 19 Similar to how treaties designating land rights to indigenous populations across the US were dismissed over the following centuries, the original land grant boundaries were eroded. It is estimated that over two-‐thirds of the original land grants that once covered vast stretches of present-‐day New Mexico have been lost due to acquisitions by the US government and other issues associated with mismanagement of land grant adjudication.21 Torrance County is home to land grant communities around the villages of Chilili, Manzano, Tajique and Torreon on the eastern foothills of the Manzano Mountains. Figure 4. Contemporary Land Grant Boundaries in New Mexico Adapted from Gonzales, 2003, based on US Bureau of Land Management data from 1972. 21 Homesteading Beginning in the middle of the 19th century, several US government acts promoted “homesteading”, or the settlement of land in the western states for farming and ranching.22 The most important of these acts is the Homestead Act of 1862 which granted 160 acres of land to any head of household that could establish a claim by settling and working the land for a specified period of time. Homesteading brought more migrants from other parts of the US to New Mexico and marked the beginning of a demographic shift.23 Historic Demographic Shifts In the last 100 years, Torrance County’s population has fluctuated dramatically. Following a severe drought in the 1940s and 1950s, the county’s population dropped by more than half. However, after
- 18. 18 1970, the population grew as people moved to the area from other states and Mexico. From 1990 to 2000, Torrance County was the fastest growing county in New Mexico, more than tripling in population. Figure 5. Population of Torrance County, 1910-‐201024 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 Population Year
- 19. 19 IV. Torrance County Today Torrance County remains a rural, sparsely populated county. It is home to a diverse mix of residents including Pueblo and land grant families, descendants of 19th century homesteaders, as well as relative newcomers including a significant population of retirees and artists. The county’s populations struggle with poverty and social, economic and health conditions – of the 32 counties in New Mexico, in 2015 Torrance ranked 25th for overall health outcomes, 26th in social and economic factors (education, income inequality, etc.), and last in health behaviors (physical activity, diet, etc.).25 However, the presence of strong social and cultural connections within local communities that are described below and through out the HIA help to promote health and well being. Population While Torrance County saw steady population growth during the late 20th century, the population has decreased in recent years to 15,717 residents in 2013.26,27 Population density is less than five people per square mile.24 Almost three-‐fourths of residents live in a village or an unincorporated rural area, while the remaining population lives within cities or towns, including Moriarity, Estancia, Mountainair and Willard, all of which are in the western half of Torrance County and adjacent to rural and agricultural areas.24 Race and Ethnicity New Mexico is considered a “majority minority” state and is home to the highest proportion of Latinos/Hispanics in the nation – 42 percent. 28 The majority of the population in Torrance County identifies as white, with Hispanics/Latinos as the next-‐largest group.29 Figure 6. Race and Ethnicity in Torrance County, 2010 Source: 2010 US Census Although there is only a small section of a Pueblo reservation (the Isleta Pueblo) in Torrance County, and while the Native American population of Torrance County recorded is very low, other groups in Torrance County, such as the land grant communities, identify with Pueblo heritage. We estimate that 21 percent of Torrance County’s population (n=3,445) is likely to identify as land grant heirs, descendants of land grant heirs or Hispanic families that have resided in New Mexico for multiple generations. [See also Section V.1. Culture and Connection to the Land]
- 20. 20 Age The median age in Torrance County is 41 as compared to the state median of 37. Fifteen percent of the county’s population is age 65 and older which is comparable to the state (13 percent), though lower than in the area around the town of Mountainair (20 percent).30,31,32 Torrance County’s climate, low cost of living and unique natural resources make it an attractive destination for retirees.18 The growth in the proportion of retirement-‐age individuals in Torrance County far outpaces the state and nation. The county has a similar percentage of children and teens as New Mexico overall – 28 percent in the county compared to 28 percent in the state. However, compared to the state, Torrance County has fewer children under age 5, and fewer adults between the ages of 20 and 34.33 Income, Poverty and Educational Attainment One in four people in Torrance County live in poverty compared to about one in five in the state,34 and rates of poverty in the county have been on the rise over the past decade. Median household income in Torrance County has fluctuated over the last several decades. The most recent data indicate median household income in 2012 in Torrance County as $31,538, as compared to $44,886 in New Mexico.a 34 The county had an estimated 3,165 jobs in 2013,35 however, these jobs are not sufficient to meet the population’s needs. Respondents to the 2014 Torrance County Community Survey indicated that the top two problems for families are employment and poverty/low income.33 Since 2004, the County’s annual unemployment rate has surpassed that of New Mexico and is currently 8.4 percent, two points higher than the state. 36,37 Additional data show that 47 percent of parents in Torrance County lacked secure employment, compared to 39 percent in the state.33 While high school graduation rates are similar to that in New Mexico and the US,33 only an estimated 12 percent of county residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher, which is less than half the rate in the state.38 Health Status Every five years, Partnership for a Healthy Torrance Community – the County’s local Health Council that serves as an advisory group to the Torrance County Board of Commissioners regarding actions affecting the health of its residents – develops a community health profile. The health profile is used to prioritize health needs and issues in the county, to identify actions to address the issues, and to identify health indicators that can be used to monitor change and progress in addressing priority health issues. The 2015 Torrance County Health Profile highlights the health and health determinants the county struggles with: low household income and unemployment, high rates of child poverty, and low education attainment levels. The Profile also indicates how strong community connections serve as protective health measures. Below, highlights from the Profile are presented along with data from recent studies of health conditions in Torrance County.33 General Health • Nearly a quarter of Torrance County is without health insurance. a From the 2008-‐2012 American Community Survey
- 21. 21 • Approximately one quarter of Torrance County adults self-‐report having poor or fair health, a rate higher than the state and the USb • Approximately half of adults in Torrance County are overweight or obese. • County residents report having had an average of 5 mentally unhealthy days in the past 30 days, compared to an average of 3.6 in the state.c • The county’s domestic violence rate is much lower than in the state. Of 2013 cases, more than one quarter involved alcohol/drug use, and close to half were cases with injury. Mortality • Between 2010 and 2012, the death rate in Torrance County (811/100,000 population) was greater than the state (742) and the US (747). • Between 2008 and 2010, the leading causes of death in the county and the state included heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory diseases, and stroke. Rates of these deaths were notably higher in Torrance County than in New Mexico. • Compared to other counties in New Mexico, in 2008-‐2010 Torrance County ranked 10th highest for alcohol-‐related deaths • Between 2008 and 2012, suicide death rates among youth were significantly higher in Torrance County (29.9/100,000 population) compared to the state (22), and more than three times that in the US overall (9.7). Substance Abuse • Torrance County has the second highest rate of adult drinking and driving in the state, and is seventh highest for adult binge drinking. • For youth in both the county and the state, rates for several important risk behaviors including abuse of painkillers, binge drinking, cigarette smoking and physical fighting have fallen dramatically in recent years. Maternal and Child Health • The rate of teen births in Torrance County (52 percent) is significantly higher than in the US (31 percent), and slightly higher than the state (48 percent). • Fewer women in Torrance County receive prenatal care in their first trimester of pregnancy (55 percent) compared to the state (64 percent). • Between 2007 and 2011, Torrance County’s average infant death rate (12.4/1,000 live births) was more than twice that in the state and the nation. The Healthy People 2020 target is 6 infant deaths per 1,000 live births. • Between 2010 and 2012, Torrance County rated third highest in the state for the percentage of infants born low birth weight; this rate (12 percent) is higher than in the state, the nation, and far exceeds the Healthy People 2020 target rate of 7.8 percent. b Source: New Mexico Indicator-‐Based Information System (NM-‐IBIS). https://ibis.health.state.nm.us/community/highlight/profile/GenHlth.Cnty/GeoCnty/57.html. c Source: 2015 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps. http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/new-‐ mexico/2015/rankings/torrance/county/outcomes/overall/snapshot
- 22. 22 Youth Risk Behaviors and Protective Factors • Youth risk for behaviors that contribute to unintentional injury such as wearing a bicycle helmet, texting while driving and having a gun in the home are higher in Torrance County than the state. • A higher percentage of youth from Torrance County report carrying a weapon such as a gun, knife or club than did youth in the state. County youth also reported a higher rate of bullying on school property than in the state. • Torrance County youth fare better than youth in the state for risk behaviors associated with alcohol and drug abuse. • Measures of family health in Torrance County show higher rates of parental interest in children’s school performance and the presence of caring adults in the lives of children as compared to the state. • Torrance County youth demonstrate a greater presence of protective factors with peers such as planning for future educational opportunities, having friends who care about their well being and having fewer friends who get into trouble.
- 23. 23 V. Findings In this section we describe existing conditions, how they relate to health and equity, and ways in which the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline project could impact measures of health and well being for each of the prioritized issue areas in the HIA: culture and connection to the land, land use, economic vitality, safety and water quality and supply. V.1. CULTURE AND CONNECTION TO THE LAND “A sense of place must include, at the very least, knowledge of what is inviolate about the relationship between a people and the place they occupy, and certainly, too, how the destruction of this relationship, or the failure to attend to it, wounds people.” -‐ Barry Lopez, The Rediscovery of North America New Mexico and Torrance County are diverse areas rich with cultural resources and unique traditions. At the heart of the Southwest, New Mexico’s iconic landscape and Western identity plays a significant role in the spiritual and social lives of its residents. Cultural and spiritual well being, manifested in Torrance County as a deep connection to the land, are vital social determinants of health, yet are not included in traditional assessments of environmental or health conditions 39 Many indigenous cultures extend the concept of health to include physical, mental, emotion, and spiritual dimensions, and define healthy living as being in harmony with the spirit world, with their community and with the land.39 Torrance County residents have emphasized the way in which their culture is largely based on preservation — both preserving traditions and preserving natural resources. Given this emphasis, major developments, such as the proposed pipeline, would have significant impacts on the unique populations and cultures that have called Torrance County home for centuries. Others, who have come to Torrance County in recent decades, also stand to have their way of life and connection to the land altered as a result of the proposed pipeline. Background History of Settlement, Conflict and Exploitation The conflict and exploitation arising from multiple waves of colonization have shaped the history of Torrance County and the surrounding region. Under Spanish rule, for example, Pueblo communities such as the Jumanos, Tompiros, Piros and Tiwas were missionized under Spanish Franciscan priests and became embroiled in the internal political struggles of New Spain between the Franciscans and civil authorities. Historic records observe numerous accounts and accusations of abuse and exploitation of Pueblo people by both parties throughout the missionary period in the mid 1600s. Tensions led to the abandonment of many Pueblo settlements, and culminated in the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, after which many of the remaining residents of the area dispersed and integrated into closely related tribes from the pueblos of Isleta in New Mexico and Isleta del Sur in Texas.40 After present-‐day New Mexico was ceded to the US in 1848, the original treaties and land grant boundaries that designated land rights for land grant families and other indigenous populations across the US were dismissed and eroded, leading to the displacement and decimation of many Native American communities and the taking of their lands by Spanish, Mexican and American authorities. Many Torrance County residents also identify with the exploitations and atrocities experienced by Native American communities throughout the US. For example, focus group participants for this HIA referenced instances of the loss of natural resources, such as the slaughter of buffalo by hunters in the 19th century, that led to a loss of culture, tradition and subsistence practices.
- 24. 24 Culture and Spirituality The spiritual settlement of the Southwest has inextricably linked the past with present identities and traditions, and has interwoven Spanish, American and Native American cultural histories. Spirituality is a defining piece of Torrance County’s history, in which both indigenous and Catholic beliefs and practices are common and often blended seamlessly. Shrouded in mysticism and romance, the area is home to five 17th century Spanish missions41–44 These missions are the site of stories such as that of Spanish Franciscan nun, Sôr (Sister) María de Jésus de Ágreda, who is reported to have mystically “bi-‐located” to the Southwest between 1620 and 1631 to spread Christianity among the natives of the Salinas district and elsewhere.45,46 Sôr María de Jésus de Ágreda was, to the Spanish captains and Franciscan fathers, a sign of divine destiny to colonize the Southwest.41,47,48 Their entrance into Salinas led to the missionizing of the local Native American populations and introduced Spanish settlers from whom some Torrance County residents claim descent. Identity After the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848, the American government polled land grant communities in the eastern Manzano Mountains about whether they identified as Caucasian or Indian. If they identified as Indian, they were designated as Pueblo, as with the Pueblos of Laguna, Isleta, Sandia, etc. (now located throughout the state of New Mexico). Although identification as a Pueblo community offers some protections today, at the time this designation subjected Pueblo communities to loss of land and self-‐governance, and in many cases children being confiscated and sent to “Indian schools” – boarding schools established to separate children from their native language and culture, and to assimilate youth to Euro-‐American culture. Land grant communities saw this mistreatment of the Indian/Pueblo communities, which reinforced their future identification as Caucasian/Spanish.49 Focus group participants described the American government’s attempts to erase both residents’ Spanish and indigenous identity. One participant recalled: Mountainair wasn’t Mountainair, it was a little town by the name of Monte Alto. Willard didn’t exist; it was Progreso. Then they [the American government] came and changed the names. And they tried to steal our language when we were going to school here. They would hit us on the hands if we spoke Spanish. Another resident described the way the Abiquiú, descendants of indigenous New Mexicans, hid their identity to prevent repercussions from American authorities: Abiquiú knew that they were mostly Indian, but they told the American government they were Spanish, because if you said you were Indian, they would steal your kids, break your family and take them off [to various Indian schools in the state]. That’s why we had to say that we’re Spanish, even though a lot of us were indigenous. During World Wars I and II, land grant heirs had to identify as Spanish to qualify for the military. If they identified as Indian, they were rejected for service or put into segregated groups of Native American soldiers who were often placed on the frontlines and suffered disproportionately heavier casualties.49 Existing Conditions Identity The nature of identity among Torrance County’s long-‐standing communities is highly charged and political by nature. Several focus group participants cited the mental distress and feelings of anger and
- 25. 25 resentment that they currently experience as a result of the attempts to label, control and marginalize ethnic minorities in Torrance County, as this triggers the collective and traumatic experience faced by their ancestors. 2010 Census data indicates that the majority of Torrance County’s population identifies as White, with Hispanics/Latinos as the next-‐largest census group, and smaller numbers of those who identify as American Indian. [See Section IV. Torrance County Today]. Detailed counts of Hispanic/Latinos’ specific ethnic or national identification are available from the Census50 and can be used to roughly calculate the number of individuals in Torrance County likely to identify as land grant heirs, descendants of land grant heirs, or Hispanic families that have resided in New Mexico for multiple generations. Based on our Census calculations, we estimate there are 3,445 individuals in the county with land grant ties, which accounts for approximately 21 percent of Torrance County’s population. This assumption is consistent with information from the New Mexico Land Grant Council staff on typical Census self-‐designations among New Mexico land grant heirs.51 Culture and Spirituality Land grant heirs trace their ancestry to both Spanish and indigenous people, and cite both influences as crucial to their spiritual understanding and self-‐identity. Among the land grant communities, this identity is not only a historical remembrance, but has been carried out into present-‐day spiritual practices. For example, descendants of the Sisneros and Baca families, whose ancestors were among the Spanish families that settled New Mexico in 1598,52,53 continue to inhabit their historic homes in Torrance County and tend to the San Lorenzo chapel in Abó whose land was donated by the Sisneros family.52,54 Catholicism also continues to be a major aspect of identity for many people in Torrance County. A 2002 survey showed that a higher proportion of county residents are affiliated with a church relative to the rest of the country – 78 percent of Torrance County’s population compared to 52 percent nationwide – and that three-‐fourths of residents who are affiliated with a church are Catholic.55 Connection to Culturally Significant Sites in Torrance County The mix of Spanish and indigenous history in Torrance County is also apparent through the presence of numerous culturally significant sites, including all three sites of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (Abó, Gran Quivira and Quarai), which are either entirely or partially within the county. These sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, along with 12 other historic sites or features located throughout Torrance County. Though these missions are in ruins now, their legacy continues to reverberate in the everyday activities of the area. For example, the town of Ágreda, Spain, currently recognizes a “sisterhood” with New Mexico due to their shared history with Sôr María de Jésus de Ágreda.45,46 The apparition and image of Sôr María de Jésus de Ágreda are still revered among Torrance County residents and commemorated as an part of both Hispanic and Native American residents’ Catholic identity, and a commemoration of her occurs annually in Torrance County, rotating among the three Salinas Pueblo Mission sites.56 In focus groups for this HIA, land grant heirs expressed that sacred sites in Torrance County are crucial to their identity and culture. Numerous other tribes outside of Torrance County have also been closely linked to this region, including the Pueblo of Isleta, the Pueblo of Ysleta del Sur, Pueblo of Sandia, Hopi, Piro/Tompiro, Jumano, Mescalero Apache, Zuni, Jemez, Acoma, Santo Domingo, Kiowa and Wichita/Caddos, and others40 located throughout New Mexico and the Southwest.
- 26. 26 While not all tribal governments publish population estimates, among those that do so, we estimate that currently there are at least 37,000 Native American people with heritage tied to the Abó area, including those of Ysleta del Sur,57 Sandia,58 Zuni,59 Jemez,60 Kiowa61 and Wichita/Caddos61 descent. Given the lack of data on other tribes, this figure is a significant underestimate of the true number of Native Americans with cultural affiliations to sites in Torrance County. Many lesser-‐known sites, including those not made publicly known by local preservation authorities in order to maintain the sites’ integrity, and others whose locations are no longer known, are also spread throughout Torrance County on both public and private land. [For more on culturally significant sites in Torrance County see Section V.2. Land Use] As one focus group participant put it: You can’t throw a rock without hitting a culturally sensitive site [in Torrance County]. The prevalence of sacred sites, both marked and unmarked, on lands currently and historically inhabited by Native American tribes or others, is not unique to Torrance County. In Oklahoma, for example, where the US government drove tribes from the East Coast, the difficulty in avoiding Indian burial or archaeological sites or to circumvent the patchwork jurisdiction of tribal governments has been noted in the process of exploring possible routes for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.62 As stated by a representative for TransCanada, the company proposing the Keystone XL pipeline: Sometimes there are areas very significant to the tribes that don’t bear any physical evidence . . . It might be used to hold ceremonies, but if you walked there you wouldn’t see any evidence. Additionally, sacred sites may not have clear boundaries, as explained by the aide for cultural and historic preservation for the Sac and Fox Nation: Some things are sensitive to us. If they want to go through a grave, the ground around it may be sacred, too.62 Current Impacts of Historic Conflict Over time, New Mexico’s land grant communities have lost of over two-‐thirds of their original land. [See Section III. Background] This loss of land commonly occurred through unethical and fraudulent means to American land speculators, US government agencies including the Forest Service21 , National Park Service, and as a result of the Homestead Act in 1862. An example of the disparity between the ancestral land grants and the greatly reduced present boundaries is the Manzano Merced land grant located in Torrance County east of the Manzano Mountains, which has shrunk to only a small fraction of its former extent. Much of this original land grant has been ceded to private use and the US Forest Service. The trauma of the history of genocide, dispossession, loss of land and displacement of communities with a history in Torrance County has led to a deep distrust of government institutions and recurring stress triggered by the similarities in more recent events.
- 27. 27 Figure 7. Manzano Land Grant Historic Boundaries Source: University of New Mexico Land Grant Studies Program The above map shows the original, ancestral extent of the Manzano Merced land grant (thick red dotted line) in comparison to the much-‐diminished current land grant (box in the upper central portion of the map, bounded by the thin green line). Connection to the Land Another aspect of Torrance County’s residents’ connection to the land is encapsulated in American writer Barry Lopez’ concept of querencia: A place on the ground where one feels secure, a place from which one’s strength of character is drawn – a place in which we know exactly who we are.63 . . . (The desire for querencia) is both a response to threat and a desire to find out who we are. And the discovery of querencia hinges on perfection of a sense of place. A sense of place must include, at the very least, knowledge of what is inviolate about the relationship between a people and the place they occupy, and certainly, too, how the destruction of this relationship, or the failure to attend to it, wounds people.63 These sentiments were echoed by focus group participants, including land grant heirs and more recently-‐arrived artists and retirees, who expressed how the land they lived on was a part of their individual character or community identity, and also expressed a desire to protect this land from threats that would alter the sense of place that Torrance County has cultivated due to its unique cultural history. These sentiments are again, not unique to Torrance County’s residents, but are echoed by similar communities across the country. A lawyer who works closely with tribes in South Dakota who are opposed to the proposed Keystone XL pipeline told The Washington Post:
- 28. 28 Opposition [to pipeline projects] is rooted in Native American belief. Above all the land is sacred. It’s not just a mantra. People really do see this as sacred land. It really causes a lot of people a lot of pain, particularly the elders. They recognize the damage this [the proposed pipeline] has the potential for.62 Social Cohesion Throughout New Mexico and beyond, traditional activities continue to bind generations of Hispano families together.64 As one focus group participant stated, “Hispanic families are really united. We’re all together, we support each other.” Focus group participants also expressed that, despite the racial and ethnic differences among Native Americans, land grant heirs, homesteaders, artists and retirees in the area, the preservation of the county’s traditions and cultural heritage are important factors in maintaining a strong sense of place and community for all residents. While there are a number of health concerns in Torrance County, data also shows the distinctive presence of protective health measures among the county’s residents, which is another indicator of the community’s strong sense of family, community and culture. [See Section IV. Torrance County Today] Culture and Connection to the Land and its Relationship to Health and Well Being Culture is an important social determinant of health,65 and research shows that specific aspects of culture can have a direct relationship to health outcomes, especially those associated with mental health.65,66 The historic experiences of populations in relation to their land and culture, even from generations past, can also impact health outcomes. Connection to Cultural Places Although destruction of cultural places is not an uncommon concern when it comes to proposed development projects, it is a phenomenon that is not commonly discussed in the academic literature. This is likely because, although there is concern about development-‐related threats to culturally or spiritually significant sites, and this concern sometimes receives attention in the news media, the destruction still moves forward, and there is a lack of reporting on the lasting effects of these impacts. In cases where concerns about these impacts are considered by government regulatory bodies to be mitigated – for example through excavation of threatened sites by archaeologists – little if any follow-‐up study or reporting is encouraged or conducted. In rare cases where development construction reveals evidence of damage to or destruction of important cultural or spiritual sites, reporting often focuses on whatever was learned about the sites before they were destroyed, and not on the lasting impacts of their destruction to impacted communities.67 Community health measures in Torrance County, such as the prevalence of chronic disease and poor mental health outcomes, as well as high rates of teen pregnancy and suicide,68 show that local populations demonstrate effects associated with historical trauma and acculturation stress. These are indicators of susceptibility to the potential impacts of loss of culture observed in other settings.69 Historical trauma When historic experiences are significant and negative, they can become embedded into a culture’s collective experience in what is known as historical trauma, passed down through generations within communities that have experienced a history of large-‐scale, catastrophic events.70–72 It can also be described as residual, community-‐level psychological injuries due to collective loss, or as historical unresolved grief.70 Building on knowledge of trauma responses and chronic stress, historical trauma researchers have suggested that present-‐day reminders of past traumas can exacerbate the negative
- 29. 29 psychological effects that historically marginalized communities experience in areas where historical trauma is present. Historical trauma has been documented among many different communities, including Native Americans, African Americans, families of those interned in Japanese-‐American camps during World War II, and many other groups around the world.71–74 It has since also been applied in understanding similar patterns of poor health among the descendants of various populations whose histories include mass displacement and land loss, loss of livelihood, forced loss of culture, war, genocide and discriminatory targeting of a community.70–73,74 In the context of Torrance County, both Native American and land grant families belong to groups with a heritage historically linked to historical trauma. Though more limited, research has linked health disparities among Mexican-‐Americans, many of whom have indigenous ancestry (17 percent of Torrance County’s population50 ), and Spanish-‐descended communities in the Southwest (an estimated 21 percent of Torrance County’s population) with historical experiences of land dispossession, colonial settlement by Spain and the US and discrimination.19,72 In describing the continued psychological effects of these experiences among New Mexico’s land grant family heirs, historian Phillip Gonzales characterized present-‐day feelings among these populations as defined by “bitterness, resentment, and hostility.”21 Children and grandchildren of survivors of trauma who themselves experience historical trauma are more likely to have shorter life expectancies, and demonstrate poor physical and mental health outcomes such as anxiety and depression, and trauma symptoms such as hyper-‐vigilance, distrust, feelings of vulnerability, and psychological distress; all of which can contribute to dysfunctional interpersonal relationships and inhibit healthy development and functioning.71,73,75 Chronic stress has several specific detrimental physical health implications, including impairment of the nervous, cardiovascular and immune systems, and Historical trauma is understood to be intergenerational and cumulative over time. It is distinct in this way from more individual experiences of trauma, like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).72 Historical trauma is thought to be passed down through physiological/genetic, environmental and social pathways.72,73 In fact, higher prevalence of disease and trauma symptoms have been found in certain populations even several generations after the original trauma occurred.73 Similar to other forms of trauma, historical trauma is expressed and felt through a stress response to certain triggers (reminders) in one’s environment.71,73 Stress responses elevate an individual’s level of cortisol, the hormone associated with stress.77,78 Some of the physical health effects associated with experiences of stress response and chronic stress are hypertension, coronary heart disease and stroke.77 The stress response of historical trauma develops in part as a result from an individual seeing their present-‐day experiences through the lens of the past traumas of their community.71,73 These reminders can be triggered by visual cues or through experiences of perceived discrimination and threats to livelihood.71,74,79 Triggers can also include observing persisting inequities in one’s community, such as poverty, that are lasting results of the past loss of livelihood, loss of culture and discrimination.71 Exposure to the traumatic history of one’s community history can induce what some researchers call “vicarious trauma,” where the trauma is re-‐experienced by that person, without even having been present for the original trauma.73 Additionally, researchers suggest that where historical trauma is present, reminders of the past historical trauma through present-‐day events and experiences can heighten one’s stress levels.70,71
- 30. 30 is associated with diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.73 Historical trauma has also been associated with increased substance use and abuse, specifically in research with Native Americans and Mexican Americans, thought to be as a coping mechanism for present-‐day stressors.72,74,76 Acculturation Stress Torrance County, and New Mexico in general, has experienced several waves of encounters between indigenous or long-‐standing cultures construed as “traditional” coming into contact with new cultures that changed the established social order. Examples of this include Native Americans’ encounter with European colonizers, the Spanish and Mexicans’ conflict with American territorial expansion and the current rural/agricultural culture coming into contact with industrial, corporate-‐driven culture. These intersections can be sources of acculturation stress, caused when one culture comes into contact with an external culture that imposes involuntary change, which can include a change to the environment, as well as loss of cultural traditions and lifestyles. Acculturation stress has been widely studied since the 1980s, particularly in the context of “modern” culture — with its focus on material wealth and individualism — and its encounter with more “traditional” cultures, such as Circumpolar people in Canada.65,66 However, while acculturation stress is known to affect indigenous cultures in particular, it can affect non-‐indigenous cultures as well.80 Stress is a facet of everyday life, but the impacts of acculturation stress go well beyond more typical types of stressors. Those who suffer from acculturation stress may suffer mental health problems, including intense feelings of marginality, alienation and disenfranchisement or identity confusion. Acculturation stress may also lead to other serious behavioral health problems, including homicide, suicide, substance abuse and domestic violence.81 The literature shows that marginalized youth are especially susceptible to the effects of acculturation stress,69 underscoring the multi-‐generation effects that involuntary cultural change can bring about. In a study of Inuit women suffering from acculturation stress, participants linked grief from culture loss to problems with identity, feelings of being socially excluded and a decline in overall wellness.82 Among Inupiat youth, social disintegration, acculturation stress and rapid social and economic change have been linked to high incidence of suicide and alcohol abuse.69 Social cohesion Social cohesion refers to the overall state of social bonds within a society, and is based on factors such as shared values, social order and social control, solidarity and equity, social networks and identity. Common measures of social cohesion include civic engagement, interpersonal trust, trust in institutions, willingness to discuss problems with neighbors and engagement in political activities and voting.83 Studies have found that communities with high levels of social cohesion have better health than those with low levels of social cohesion, and also have lower infant mortality rates and lower levels of crime and violence. Other positive impacts of socially cohesive communities include lower stress, a reduction in cognitive impairment in the elderly, lowered probability of being overweight in women and longer lifespan.84 Socially isolated people tend to die at two or three times the rate of people with a network of social relationships and sources of emotional support.85 Research also show links between perceived positive social cohesion among neighbors and reduced heart attacks. Similar to social cohesion, social integration refers to the degree of an individual’s sense of belonging to a community. Social integration has been shown to weaken in times of rapid change. This was seen in
- 31. 31 striking form in boomtowns – areas rapidly developed as a result of resource extraction activities – where a lack of social integration led to increases in substance misuse, violence, crime and family breakdown.86 Impacts to Culture and Connection to the Land from Similar Projects Cultural analyses conducted for environmental impact assessments of development projects in indigenous and land-‐based communities often focus only on cultural resources that are discrete archaeological sites, rather than on broader landscapes and intangible resources like lifeways that are critical to cultural identity.87 As a result, even though development projects may affect cultural practices, cultural identity, and social cohesion, there is little documentation of these impacts in the academic literature or in published environmental assessments. Assessments that fail to analyze such impacts provide no basis for them to be taken into account by government decision makers. Another reason for the lack of documentation of these impacts may be that such factors are best examined through in-‐depth, qualitative research methodologies, including ethnography, interviews and focus groups. These methodologies are time and resource intensive relative to quantitative analyses and surveying of the development area – methodologies that may not be adequate to capture the nuances of cultural and social issues. Additionally, culturally and spiritually significant land areas span beyond just archaeological sites or historic buildings to include tribal spiritual sites, cultural landscapes and culturally valued plants and animals. Destruction associated with development projects is wider spread and even less well documented for these types of areas, whose tangible boundaries tend to be ill-‐defined. While it is common to describe the values that specific sites may have or what their loss may mean in archeological or architectural terms, it is harder to describe exactly what has been lost when a development is constructed in or through a landscape that people value for its traditional, cultural or spiritual associations.67 In focus groups, land grant heirs in Torrance County expressed that for unmarked/ sacred sites even well-‐meaning unearthing of remains, such as archaeological excavations at National Park Service sites, represented shocking violations of the sanctity of those sites and the human remains they contain. Focus group participants also made direct connections between the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline and past development projects that have had adverse impacts and inequitable outcomes on their communities, and expressed that they are experiencing the same feelings of marginalization and impending loss that have come up for then in previous projects. For example, one resident stated: I think a correlation here is specifically with the [BNSF] railroad. And in many ways, this pipeline coming through is the railroad all over again, where a major corporation is coming through and basically just taking everybody’s land, changing the cultural identity of this area. This one thing is just a repeat of that. Evidence indicates that the existing Cortez CO2 Pipeline which runs through Torrance County and is owned and operated by Kinder Morgan, was constructed in the 1980s amidst controversy over its designation as a common carrier for eminent domain purposes and concerns over the potential destruction of Anasazi tribal artifacts and remains in the state of Colorado and elsewhere along the pipeline’s route.88 Follow-‐up study to better understand the impacts of the construction and operation of the Cortez CO2 pipeline in regard to these concerns are unavailable.
- 32. 32 Concern about the impacts of recent development projects that have disturbed culturally and spiritually sacred sites around North America are widespread. TransCanada’s plan to dig a trench and bury part of its $7 billion, 1,700-‐mile Keystone XL pipeline from Alberta, Canada to refineries in Texas, has raised a great deal of concern about impacts to sacred cultural sites amongst a host of Native American communities.62 Representatives from the Sac and Fox Nation have expressed worry about the potential for pipeline construction to dig up unmarked graves, such as those in which masses of Native Americans were buried after dying from smallpox, or other sacred archaeological sites. The concerns pertain not only to designated tribal lands, but to private lands as well. The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, which contains homelands in four states, “wrote to the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation warning of ‘imminent and irreparable damage’ [from the proposed pipeline excavation] to an archeological site in Lamar County, Texas.”62 In 2011 Arizona’s Game and Fish Department began construction on a public fishing pond at Amity Pueblo, a sacred site for the Zuni people, unearthing and destroying remains that date back as far as 900 A.D. In this instance the damage caused was attributed to missteps and lack of compliance with regulations.89 The desecration at Amity Pueblo left Zuni tribal members in disbelief, feeling sorrow as well as anger and frustration. "It was so sad looking at all the remains, lying there," remembers Kucate, head tribal councilman for the Pueblo of Zuni. A high-‐ranking medicine man explained, "In our way, there are still connections to our ancestors who lived [in Amity Pueblo]. These individuals are not resting in peace." One member of the tribal pueblo explained: When things like this happen, it really hurts us because no one even asked [what we thought] until after they've done the damage. It's leaving us natives out of our own aboriginal lands.89 The first Spanish explorers came here and really put the Zuni in a situation where we almost lost our culture. . . Our religious ceremonies and practices were impeded by . . . the invaders. Some of our sacred ceremonies had to go underground to protect what we had. Most of the Zuni tribal lands were lost to American colonization. The official boundaries of the Zuni reservation established by the US government in 1877 encompassed less than 3 percent of the 15 million acres of the tribe's aboriginal lands.89 Impacts of the Proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline on Culture and Connection to the Land Given the history and existing conditions of populations in Torrance County, as well as the relationship between culture, residents’ connection to land and health, we predict the following impacts as a result of the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline activities. • Due to the strong connection that many Torrance County residents and beyond have to culturally and spiritually significant sites in the area, and the sensitivity as well as wide geographic span of these sites, any damage caused to these sites by the proposed project would likely lead to a loss of communities’ current and future identity and connection with their culture, history and community. • Given the past traumatic experiences of populations in Torrance County associated with loss of land and culture and mistreatment by government and private entities, proposed pipeline project activities (e.g. process of acquiring land for a right-‐of-‐way, construction, and pipeline maintenance) could trigger historical trauma.
- 33. 33 • The development of an industrial project such as the proposed pipeline would changes the existing rural, agro-‐pastoral landscape that local communities strongly link to their identity, history and tradition. [See Section V.2. Land Use] During focus groups, participants repeatedly expressed that the pipeline’s proposed activities represented an involuntary change to their environment and culture, which they struggle to pass on to their children. Given the mix of indigenous people, land grant communities, homesteaders, retirees, artists and relative newcomers in Torrance County, as well as the unique, rural, traditional culture of the area, many groups potentially impacted by the proposed pipeline are at risk for acculturation stress in the event of an involuntary change such as the development of the pipeline. • The potential for proposed pipeline activities to impact the traditional character and uses of the land in Torrance County [See Section V.2. Land Use] would likely weaken local populations’ sense of place and community, which could lead to adverse impacts on the strength of individual and community identity and social cohesion. o Overall, focus group participants felt that the impacts of the proposed pipeline project on social cohesion were already being felt. In the words of one resident, “This pipeline has disturbed us. It distances us. From the very beginning that it started, it has disturbed our mind, our soul, our spirit, you name it. It’s very disturbing.” o Other residents felt that the pipeline has had positive impacts on social cohesion, although not by design: “To some extent, I think this pipeline has brought factions together, not completely, but I see much more involvement and much more cohesiveness [in terms of opposing the pipeline] around this issue than we had about [previous developments]. And that’s a good thing, Kinder Morgan has done us that favor at least.” Some residents expressed caution about this impact by noting that social cohesion had increased “only by a little bit, and it’s very, very fragile, and can be broken in just a minute, in a second” and that the pipeline was setting up a “neighbor against neighbor” dynamic that was detrimental to pre-‐existing social cohesion.
- 34. 34 V.2. LAND USE “To take away the connection to the land… to take a part of us… it is like missing a limb.” – HIA focus group participant Land use – the utilization or modification of the natural environment to fulfill human needs, such as for agricultural, ranching, urban or industrial purposes – plays a crucial role in determining health outcomes. In Torrance County, land use is deeply embedded in the history and tradition of the region, and affects the livelihood and lifestyle of families that have lived in the region for generations — including Native American communities, land grant heirs, families that settled in the Valley during the time railroads were built, and multi-‐generational Hispanic families — as well as newcomers. Large-‐scale developments such as the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline can impact land use in a number of ways, including through changes to traditional and current land use practices such as farming or ranching, alterations to the aesthetics of the landscape, and shaping future land use decisions and opportunities. Background Archaeological evidence suggests that ancestral Native American populations practiced agriculture in New Mexico at least two thousand years before first contact with Spanish colonizers in 1540. In fact, crops, including corn and squash, were first introduced into New Mexico from the south (present-‐day Mexico) between 1500 and 1000 BCE, and stable, long-‐term agriculture began to take place as early as 200 CE. After contact with Spanish colonizers in the mid 16th century, livestock and ranching were also introduced into New Mexico.22 Both crop and animal production have been staples of land use and traditional culture for the successive waves of settlers that have arrived in Torrance County from the prehistoric and Pueblo periods16,22 through the land grant period20 and into the 20th century after the arrival of homestead families in New Mexico.22 Historians and anthropologists attest to the fact that the Pueblo people’s material culture revolved around agriculture,16,17,90 and that “crops… were the backbone of their subsistence economy long before [the arrival of the Europeans],”17 primarily through the growing of corn, beans and squash.90 Historian James Vlasich writes of the deep ties between agriculture and the unique culture and identity of the Pueblo people: “The practice of irrigational agriculture has always set the Pueblo Indians apart from other native groups on the New Mexican frontier. For centuries, farming has been the foundation of the economy of all nineteen Pueblo Indian groups and their ancestors.” Although the Homestead Act of 1862, which promoted the settlement of land in the western states for farming and ranching22 was broadly consistent with the traditional, rural land uses in the region22 , it also led to a shift in the demographics of places such as Torrance County, as more migrants from other parts of the US moved to the area, and marked the beginning of a transition towards larger-‐scale agricultural operations.23 This period during the late 19th and early 20th centuries was also when a number of railroads and highways were built in the area, and established major corridors along which commercial development continues today.18,91 During the 20th century, Torrance County experienced significant population fluctuations and further changes to land use. [See Section III. Background] Following a drought in the mid-‐1900s, there was a decline in farmland used for crop production and a parallel rise of lad used for ranching.18 To this day, ranchland continues to dominate the county’s landscape.18
- 35. 35 More recent land use decisions in Torrance County have led to an increase in commercial development projects such as wind farms and pipelines. Pipeline construction beginning as early as the 1980s88 has led to the current count of eight gas or liquid transmission pipelines in Torrance County, according to Department of Transportation data. [See Section III. Background] The County’s first wind farm, the High Lonesome Wind Farm, became operational in mid 2009,92 with a second, the El Cabo Wind Farm, planned for development but currently stalled in the construction phase.93 Existing Conditions Existing Land Use Policy Land use policy in Torrance County is currently laid out in the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which is an official policy document intended to serve as an indication of “how the local residents and their elected officials want the regional community to develop” in the coming decades, and is a legally binding document requiring that the zoning regulations of the county be consistent with the land use plan.18 Torrance County’s land use plan states that Torrance County is “a product of historical evolution and its future is generally expected to be an extension of present day development activities.”18 The plan remarks: To a large extent, the patterns of future development in the county have already been set by the existing infrastructure and current form of development. There is a high possibility that the future pattern of development will be essentially an expansion or extension of the existing pattern.18 The Torrance County Land Use Plan’s goals include: • Balance the needs of a growing population while retaining the rural residential character and culture of the county; • Improve or maintain community appearance and character; • Establish positive long-‐range planning guidelines for a diversity of growth and development that does not jeopardize the environment; and • Protect those areas of the county that are historically, culturally, geographically or environmentally unique and/or fragile. The County’s land use plan also resolves to encourage energy infrastructure and economic development through the recruitment of wind and solar energy initiatives in the county, and through attracting other developers, but only insofar as this would bring a long-‐term benefit to the county and maintain the integrity of the environment.18 Current Land Uses and Designations The vast majority of Torrance County is zoned for agricultural use,91 a designation intended for cattle grazing, horse ranching, farming and lumbering.94 Farms in Torrance County are typically large in size, averaging over 3,000 acres in 2007.95 However, data from the Western Rural Development Center indicates that while as of 2007 approximately 84 percent of Torrance County’s land was designated as farmland, (about 1.8 million acres of farms out of 2.1 million acres total in the county) less than 2 percent or 25,000 of those 1.8 million acres of farmland, was used as harvested cropland.95 Although farming and ranching have been the staple of the historic and traditional economy in Torrance County, they are giving way to non-‐agricultural commerce. In 2013 crop production made up just 2 percent of annual employment, while beef cattle ranching, farming and feedlots made up less than 1 percent.96 Focus group participants expressed concern that these figures may not capture subsistence,
- 36. 36 non wage-‐producing farming and ranching activities, yet they still reveal a trend away from traditional land use in Torrance County as a significant economic factor.96 [See Section V.3. Economic Vitality] Torrance County’s existing planning and zoning ordinances aim to maintain the county’s historic rural and small town characteristics. Significant portions of the land in western Torrance County have been specially designated as agricultural, rural and village preservation zones,91 which are intended to protect and preserve historic uses of the designated areas through a variety of means, including by imposing minimum lot size restrictions (for agricultural land specifically) and by limiting the type and amount of development permitted in the area.94 The State of New Mexico recognizes 23 land grants as units of government within the state,97 with an additional 8 land grants recognized, but without unit of government status.98 As mentioned previously, this political recognition is significant, but excludes large portions of the original land grants’ geographic extent. The land surrounding Torrance County’s state-‐recognized land grant communities has been specifically zoned for rural community preservation in an effort by County authorities to preserve land grant heirs’ cultural and historic legacy.18 Continuation of traditional land use by land grant heirs and other New Mexico residents is largely dependent on access to resources – including water, lumber and firewood – on former land grants that are now federally managed. Conflict over increasing federal regulation and environmental impact litigation further compounds the difficulty that land grant heirs and others experience in accessing the resources necessary to successfully farm and ranch these lands.19 The loss of common land in New Mexico has also contributed to the shift in land use patterns away from subsistence agro-‐pastoralism and towards commercial ranching and timbering controlled by larger corporations and outside entrepreneurs.23 Current Land Ownership in Torrance County Torrance County is currently comprised of over 2 million acres of land owned by a variety of entities. In 2010, the vast majority of Torrance County’s land (approximately 76 percent) was privately owned, while the remaining land was owned by the state (14 percent), the federal government (10 percent) or Native American tribes (1 percent).95 Figure 8. Acreage and Percent of land in Torrance County by ownership type, 2010 Source: Western Rural Development Center, 2010 Acres % Private 1,616,908 76% State 299,805 14% Federal 207,787 10% Tribal 16,300 1% Total: 2,140,800 Private- 1,616,908- acres- 76%- State- 299,805- acres- 14%- Federal- 207,787-acres- 10%- Tribal- 16,300-acres- 1%-
- 37. 37 Existing Pipeline and Industrial Developments As discussed previously, there are currently at least eight resource transport pipelines operating in Torrance County. These pipelines carry materials including natural gas, crude oil, and liquid CO2. In addition, commercial wind energy facilities are rapidly expanding in New Mexico. There are currently 10 commercial wind farm facilities in operation in the state, all of them having been built since 1999, and some of which have seen multiple phases of development to expand their capacity. Four of these facilities were built on public, state trust land, and one facility, the High Lonesome Wind Farm, lies within Torrance County. One operational wind farm facility, the El Cabo Wind Farm, was slated to be built in Torrance County, but construction for this project was halted indefinitely in 2014.99 Natural and Cultural Resources in Torrance County The western portion of Torrance County, from Moriarty in the north to Mountainair in the south, is where the largest portion of the county’s population is located, and is the area considered richest in the natural and cultural resources that make Torrance County unique. It is also the epicenter of Torrance County’s land grant communities. Torrance County is tied to its heritage in large part through its natural and cultural resources.100,101 The county partially contains two nationally protected areas: the Cibola National Forest and the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. The US Forest Service also manages a National Wilderness Area in the Manzano Mountains in eastern Torrance County. All three sites of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (Abó, Gran Quivira and Quarai) are either entirely or partially within Torrance County. These three sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, along with 12 other national historic sites or features located throughout Torrance County. Numerous other pueblo sites flank these ancient monuments, including Pueblo Blanco, Pueblo Colorado, and Tenabó, among many others. Many lesser known sites, including sites that are not made publicly known by local preservation authorities in order to protect the sites’ integrity, as well as others whose locations are have not been recorded and may be entirely unknown, can be found throughout Torrance County on both public and private land. Torrance County is also notable for the attributes of its natural and undeveloped environment. The county’s dark night skies draw astronomy groups from afar, and the area around the town of Mountainair is home to various attractions and cultural events. During focus groups for this HIA, both retirees and artists cited Torrance County’s natural beauty, including the unique geology of the region, the night skies undisturbed by light pollution and the vistas that often stretch to the horizon, as a primary or significant factor in their choice to move to the county. In the words of one resident: The other thing I have is the view. What more beautiful view? Why do you think we live here? What a vista! Focus group participants also expressed their perception that government agencies – even those charged with stewardship over natural resources – often overlook the value of the land in Torrance County: Even the National Park Service, when they first stated that they were going to acquire the land in Abó and Quarai, what they put in their reports was that the land was not good for anything but
- 38. 38 scorpions. That was the only thing that was in the land, scorpions, and God darn it, I’ve never seen one scorpion yet! Other focus group participants echoed this sentiment, sharing their feelings that companies such as Kinder Morgan tended to route pipelines through rural areas that they perceived to be empty, under the mistaken assumption that the land does not hold any other useful purpose and lacks natural and cultural resources that merit protection. Historically, areas designated by the US government as tribal lands were allocated as such because they were thought to be worth little. In many cases, however, it was later discovered that these areas were rich in natural resources.62 Cultural/Community Identity and Land Use Despite Torrance County’s low levels of agricultural-‐related employment, data gathered from focus groups for this HIA found that gardening, farming, ranching and subsisting off the land are paramount factors in the identity of Torrance County communities. According to one land grant heir: The land gives us everything we need. It gives us our mud to make adobes, our plants so we can eat. Our medicines. Everything that Mother Earth gives us, we have it. We’ve been blessed. Rich with land, rich with food, rich with God.” Another resident stated: We got [our self-‐sufficiency] from our Native American great-‐great-‐grandparents. The potatoes, the frijoles [beans], the chiles [hot peppers], tomatoes, corn… that’s all the gifts from the Native Americans, from us. And we still cook in our woodstoves, we still make our own tortillas, our own tamales, our own everything. That’s who we are. Focus group participants, including people with indigenous and Hispanic ancestry, descendants of homesteaders, and others who have more recently come to the county, expressed how the land they lived on was a part of their individual character or community identity, and their desire to protect this land from threats that would alter the sense of place that Torrance County has cultivated for them. While ethnically distinct, both Hispanic and Anglo populations face common challenges in maintaining their long-‐standing traditions. Torrance County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan notes: Current day-‐residents of the land grant towns are struggling to maintain their cultural identity as are the descendants [sic] of homesteaders who work in subsistence ranching and farming or those who are presently commuting daily to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or Belen.18 For many Torrance County residents, the responsibility to care for the land is sacred. Focus group participants expressed deep concern for how the land has been affected by past developments and how it might be further damaged by future developments, including the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline. One land grant heir said: We will fight to defend Mother Earth. Do not break her, do not touch her with your trenches and chemicals. They’re going to ruin everything. They’re already starting to ruin our mentality, our spirituality, our emotions. Everything is involved here. And it’s disturbing for all of us. Some expressed concern for the legacy they would leave behind for their descendants: And it’s not going to be probably an impact on me, because I’ll probably be gone [deceased], but it will be an impact on our children and their children and that’s what we’re working on.” Participants additionally
- 39. 39 expressed the importance of freedom and the ability to decide for themselves how to best use and care for the land in maintaining the connection they have to their homes and their chosen way of life. Land Use and its Relationship to Health and Well Being Land use directly affects one’s sense of place, as well as the social and material conditions of that place. Land use can have a profound effect on social, physical and mental health, and in addition, land use decisions can set precedents for future decisions, potentially compounding or perpetuating health impacts related to those decisions. Many indigenous cultures throughout the world extend the concept of health to include physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions, and define healthy living as being in harmony with the spirit world, with their community, and with the land.39 Land use, social cohesion and health In areas that have experienced rapid change due to resource extraction, the decline in social cohesion has been found to increase substance abuse, violence, crime and family breakdown.86 In more general contexts, studies have found that communities with high levels of social cohesion have better general health than those with low levels of social cohesion, as well as lower infant mortality rates, lower levels of crime and violence, lower stress and longer lifespans,84 as well as lower incidence of heart attacks.102 The natural environment and health A growing body of research shows that natural beauty and being surrounded by a healthy natural environment has a positive effect on well being, including mitigating the effects of everyday chronic and acute stress.103 In contrast, solastalgia – a term for distress caused by negative changes in the home landscape – has been shown to manifest in depression, outrage and sadness amongst affected populations.104,105 Solastalgia has been identified in areas associated with agriculture as well as commercial development and resource extraction activities, including mining and tunneling.106–109 Because major land use decisions can cause potential, unwanted changes to landscapes and natural environments, there is an inherent risk of triggering the negative mental health outcomes of solastalgia through development projects that may have significant, long-‐term impacts on the land and on local residents’ sense of place. Control over destiny and health Many local Torrance County residents and their ancestors have struggled intensely in order to maintain what they feel is their sacred responsibility to care for the land. Having the ability take responsibility for how land is used and cared for provides residents with a sense of control. Control of one’s destiny or empowerment, which means having the options, choices and discretion to influence aspects of one’s life, has been widely recognized as a fundamental determinant of health.110–113 as it is one of the cognitive processes that mediate between stress and health outcomes. Research shows that individuals with more control, or feelings of control, over their lives tend to experience better health outcomes, while those with less control tend to experience poorer health outcomes such higher rates of cardiovascular disease, hypertension and alcohol abuse, and other impacts related to an increase in vulnerability to stress.110,114, 115 [See Section V.4. Safety] Focus group participants from Torrance County cited uncertainty about local land use decisions as a factor contributing to an increase in their levels of anxiety and stress, particularly for those residing on or near the proposed pipeline route. The sentiments expressed by focus group participants are consistent with research showing the relationship between ongoing, chronic stress and adverse mental and physical health outcomes.116–121 During focus groups, several residents discussed the cumulative
- 40. 40 health impacts they felt as a result of proposed and enacted development projects in the area over which the community has had little control. In the words of one resident: We’re all just stressed out constantly. Stressed about the insurance, stressed about the land values, we’re just constantly stressed out. During a proposed biomass plant development, I was exhausted [trying to fight its implementation], and I got shingles. So it was very, very stressful. Focus groups participants also pointed out the strain on relationships with family and community that stress and energy around existing and proposed changes in land use have led to. Time away from family has been found to be associated with burnout, distress, dissatisfaction, poor general health and other physical problems.122 Impacts to Land Use from Similar Projects Impacts to cultural resources Examples of some of the ways in which past development projects have impacted archaeological sites, graves, cultural landscapes and other physical cultural resources are presented in Section V.1. As noted previously, while there is some professional literature and media coverage on the threats that proposed projects pose to such resources, there is has been very limited study of or reporting on how their destruction affects concerned communities and other populations. Scars and physical changes to the land The addition of a second track to the Burlington Northern-‐Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad line through Abó Canyon is a local example of the lack of attention to the broader impacts that a development project has had on the landscape in Torrance County. Land grant heirs and other landowners strongly opposed the expansion because of the damage it would do to the landscape, its cultural character, and their traditional land uses, but were unsuccessful in their efforts to persuade BNSF and its federal land use regulators to consider alternative ways to achieve the project’s purposes. The second track has now been constructed, and no studies have been reported on whether or how the impacts anticipated by affected communities have played out.123 Several focus group participants noted that industrial projects in Torrance County that required what were considered routine, minor disturbances to the land, such as the laying of telephone lines into a new home, left marks and scars on the land that lasted for decades or generations. A right-‐of-‐way (ROW) for a pipeline (defined as the land over and around the pipeline; in the case of the Lobos project the ROW would be 50 feet on either side of the pipeline)124 , leaves a significant visual “scar” on the land. The images below show “scars” from rights-‐of-‐way for some existing pipelines in Torrance County.
- 41. 41 Figure 9. El Paso gas pipeline scar near Gran Quivira, east side of NM SR 55. July 2014. Figure 10. El Paso Pipeline scar as seen from the intersection of Abo Ruins Road and NM SR60, looking south. July 2014.
- 42. 42 Figure 11. El Paso Pipeline Scar just North of Gran Quivira, West side of NM SR 55. July 2014. Figure 12. El Paso Pipeline Scar on North Face of Chupadera Mesa, looking south from Abo Ruins Road. July 2014.
- 43. 43 Pipeline exposure Although pipelines are intended to be buried below ground, residents in neighboring Sandoval County have documented the visual blight created in instances when pipelines become (and are left) exposed from natural wind and water contact. Figure 13. Excavation of Kinder Morgan’s Cortez CO2 line by flood waters, Las Huertas Creek, 2006. Source: Las Placitas Association Figure 14. Excavation of 16/20-‐inch Enterprise natural gas pipeline by flood waters, Las Huertas Creek, 2006. Source: Las Placitas Association
- 44. 44 Typically, pipeline infrastructure is not removed, even after pipeline operations have ceased. In many small, former “boomtowns” where natural resource extraction has taken place, often on Tribal or other land inhabited by Native American communities, evidence of old pipelines, some dating back to the 1930s, and other industrial equipment, remains visible.62 Setting precedents for future similar development projects The presence of prior pipeline or industrial projects have set a precedent catalyzes expansions of and additions to existing pipelines or industrial projects. In Canada, for example, Kinder Morgan is pushing for an expansion (twinning) of its existing 1,150-‐kilometer TransMountain crude oil pipeline from Alberta Province to Brunaby, British Columbia.125 Maya von Rossum of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network reflected on the proposed pipeline developments in the Delaware basin, stating “you have the perpetual harms of the pipelines themselves, and the fact that the pipelines encourage and induce more oil and gas extraction.”126 Sandoval County to the north of Torrance County has seen proposals for expanding the capacity of an existing natural gas pipeline, for reviving dormant lines to carry crude oil, and for twinning the existing Mid-‐America Pipeline to carry liquid natural gas.127 The proposal for the Lobos CO2 Pipeline itself includes the construction of a 40-‐mile loop of parallel pipeline in Chavez County, New Mexico to accommodate increased production in Arizonan CO2 fields. During public meetings for the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline, project proponents have argued that the county already has a CO2 pipeline and that this weakens opponents’ case against bringing additional pipeline projects to the area. A similar catalyzing effect has been seen as a result of the development of wind farms in New Mexico.128 Former Land Commissioner Ray Powell has proudly stated that his first administration negotiated the first wind farm in New Mexico, and that by 2013, there were four such projects on State Trust Lands, with five additional projects proposed.129 Torrance County residents talked in focus groups about some of the ways in which they have been impacted by the High Lonesome Wind Farm located in the Jumanos Mesa area of Torrance County, including the visual pollution posed by the large wind towers and the red aircraft warning lights on these structures that interfere with the area’s pristine dark night sky. The proposed El Cabo wind farm project would have used 33,600 acres of State Trust Land and 87,000 acres of private property.93 The project received a variance for its proposed 500-‐foot towers, at which height it would have been visible for great distances and would have been likely to visually impact many of the historic and wilderness areas mentioned in this report. Despite this, it was noted by residents that managers of the natural, protected areas in question were not involved in the decision-‐making or input process. Another major project currently slated for Torrance County and the surrounding areas is the SunZia high-‐voltage transmission line, which will span from eastern Torrance County to Arizona, and serve to transmit energy from existing or planned renewable energy projects.130,131 Residents indicated that renewable energy companies have been scoping the Torrance County area since the SunZia project was announced. While companies proposing pipeline development often use eminent domain to win easements on land for which landowners refuse to negotiate an agreement, records to be unavailable on the percent or amount of land for pipeline development that was procured by eminent domain.
- 45. 45 There have also been attempts to limit the use of eminent domain on private property. One such case in Oklahoma led to the first legal challenge to the use of eminent domain in the US. In this case, an Oklahoma family challenged TransCanada’s attempts to condemn their land for use in building the Keystone XL Pipeline, claiming that “landowners’ property cannot be legally taken by […] a privately-‐owned foreign corporate entity […] for the benefit of a privately-‐ owned foreign entity.”137 Private landowners also successfully blocked eminent domain attempts by oil and gas developers in New York State by designating local control of land use.138 Receptiveness of past project proponents to community concerns Past pipeline projects across the US have precipitated conflict regarding the receptiveness of developers, and Kinder Morgan in particular, to public suggestions regarding mitigations of expected pipeline impacts. Although landowners and other groups in past projects have expressed a preference for routes that go along existing rights-‐of-‐way, cross less sensitive lands, or bury segments of certain pipelines to mitigate impacts, Kinder Morgan has been reluctant to comply, citing the added expense and time required to implement such mitigations.139 A lawyer who has worked closely with tribes in South Dakota remarked about her experience raising tribal concerns in relation to proposed development projects such as the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, stating that “the consultation process is really broken. Tribal interests are rarely able to be brought forward properly, and when they are, they are rarely listened to.”62 Eminent Domain: Key Facts In the US, eminent domain is the state or the federal government’s power to seize or condemn private property. While eminent domain is intended for public use, rights over the condemned property may be given to private parties, including corporations. In most cases, state and federal law requires that eminent domain be used only as a last resort after attempting to negotiate to purchase the property. If eminent domain is used, the owners of the property being condemned are entitled to fair compensation. The granting of eminent domain is dependent on a pipeline project’s designation as a common carrier, which means the pipeline will be available for public use or serve a larger public good to serve a larger public benefit. Despite the considerable debate as to what constitutes a common carrier, it is currently up to companies to self-‐designate their projects as common carriers on an honor system. This has prompted some states, such as Texas, to present proposals requiring a review of such claims in order to create stricter regulations.33, 132 In practice, issues of eminent domain are almost always strictly state matters.59,60 Federal involvement is rare, except in cases where it is deemed that fair compensation of condemned land is not met.60,61 In the state of New Mexico, eminent domain rights and procedures are regulated by state statutes61,62 rather than by state constitution. The State of New Mexico’s eminent domain laws are favorable to industry; they provide for specific condemnation for oil and gas pipeline companies, including those seeking to transport carbon dioxide.62,60,63 This may make it more difficult for New Mexican landowners to challenge existing eminent domain laws.
- 46. 46 Impacts of the Proposed CO2 Pipeline on Land Use Based on the assessment of existing conditions related to land use in Torrance County, the established links between land use and health outcomes, and documented impacts to land use from similar projects, we predict the following impacts to result from the construction and operation of the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline: • Focus group participants mapped out the specific areas of Torrance County that they were most concerned as being adversely impacted, as well as the areas that they felt could benefit from the pipeline project (see below). Participants identified many more areas of concern than areas that could benefit. Areas they felt would be adversely impacted included the pipeline route, as well as natural and cultural resources that could be impacted directly (such as through construction damage) or indirectly (such as through compromised views). Potential areas of benefit included populated areas where the pipeline might provide economic benefits. Figure 15. Locations of Concern (by presence of concern among participants) Figure 16. Locations of Benefit (by presence of agreed benefit among participants) Locations of Concern (by presence of agreed concern among participants) Area of Agreed Concern Locations of Benefit (by presence of agreed benefit among participants) Area of Agreed Benefit
- 47. 47 • Construction of the proposed pipeline would bring a major industrial development into Torrance County. As such, the proposed pipeline may further the process of altering the county’s rural, agro-‐pastoral character. o This alteration is inconsistent with the goals of Torrance County’s current Comprehensive Land Use Plan as well as additional planning and zoning ordinances in the county established to maintain the county’s historic rural and small town characteristics.18 o This impact carries a high risk of being compounded by the trend towards large-‐scale industrial development projects, which would impact a significant portion of county residents, including land grant heirs, indigenous populations and others who adhere to cultural traditions related to farming and ranching, as well as newer county residents who were attracted to the area because of the county’s rural nature. o Impacts of these land use changes include a potential loss in cultural identity, solastalgia and a decline in social cohesion. • The impact of changes to land use poses potential risks to historic and cultural resources that play a role in maintaining community composition, character and culture. While Kinder Morgan has stated its intent to identify culturally sensitive sites by consulting with Native American tribes and conducting cultural surveys on public land,6 the company has a record of being reluctant to comply with recommendations to mitigate impacts, citing the added expense and time required to implement such mitigations.139 Furthermore, proposed surveys address only direct physical impacts on specific archaeological, historical and cultural sites, excluding consideration of broader indirect and cumulative effects on traditional land uses and lifeways. The destruction of such remains, traditions and lifeways would likely have significant emotional impact on residents, especially those who identify with the Pueblo culture or land grant heirs, leading to further feelings of disconnection to the land, to their ancestry and cultural identity, and to their communities and future generations. • Pipeline trenching and maintenance which will leave a visible scar along the pipeline route that will be seen from near and remote locations. This physical impact to the land will detract, in a significant and permanent way, from the natural beauty that characterizes the region and gives it value both to residents and visitors. This change could lead to change in the character of the existing vista that has been part of the traditional, and in some cases sacred, landscape; feelings of lack of control over the ability to take responsibility and care for land; and a change in the draw to the area for retirees, artists or other “newcomer” populations whose attraction to the land is heavily based on its natural beauty and pristine landscape. • Landowners who are opposed to the pipeline being built on their property may be subject to eminent domain, which may lead to a lack of feeling of control. Additionally, the disparity between compensation from easement negotiation versus eminent domain for a pipeline built on residential property may create a disincentive for owners to challenge the threat of eminent domain. The combination of the financial loss that may be incurred due to the pipeline, coupled with the prospects for compensation through eminent domain, may create a sense that resistance to eminent domain is financially infeasible.
- 48. 48 V.3. ECONOMIC VITALITY Pipeline development has the potential to impact economic vitality in Torrance County in a number of ways including through effects on employment, tax revenue and residents’ property values. Economic vitality in turn has established connections to health. Torrance County residents have expressed significant concern that potential individual or municipal economic benefits from the proposed pipeline will be minor and/or short lived, and that gains such as additional tax revenue will be outweighed by potential costs. Because the development of pipelines for CO2 transmission is a relatively new phenomenon, for many issues – such as property values – there is little evidence about the impacts of CO2 pipelines specifically. This uncertainty is another source of anxiety for residents, who have not been able to obtain clear information on how their personal investments in land or property might be affected by the pipeline. Existing Economic Conditions Numerous indicators help paint a picture of the current health of the economy in Torrance County. Employment, tax and income data show that Torrance County currently has a generally smaller and less stable economic base than New Mexico as a whole. Compared to the state of New Mexico overall, Torrance County residents have lower incomes and face higher rates of poverty. Jobs available in the county are not sufficient to meet the population’s employment needs, and unemployment remains a pressing issue for area residents. [See Section IV. Torrance County Today] Industry, earnings and location of employment In 2013, approximately 29 percent of jobs in Torrance County were in local government, with the bulk of these jobs in education and health services.96 Average annual earnings in this industry were about $33,300. Two-‐thirds of jobs in Torrance County were in the private sector, and about 80 percent of these (half of total employment in the county) were in a service-‐providing industry.140 Retail trade jobs made up the largest proportion of the service industry in 2013, at 15 percent total annual employment, and annual earnings of approximately $22,300.140 Although Torrance County is a largely rural, agriculturally zoned area [See Section V.2. Land Use], agricultural industries do not provide a significant proportion of county employment. In 2013, crop production made up 2 percent of annual employment, while beef cattle ranching, farming and feedlots made up less than 1 percent.96 Average annual wages for these sectors were about $16,700 and $23,700 respectively.96 [See Appendix B. Table B-‐1] In 2011 fewer than 20 percent of employed Torrance County residents worked within the county. Although no single town in the county served as a major employment center for residents, Mountainair, where 2.4 percent of employed county residents work, was a distant second to Albuquerque, where one-‐third of all employed county residents worked.141 [See Appendix B. Tables B-‐2 and B-‐3] Property values At 82 percent, the homeownership rate in Torrance County is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where the rate is about 69 percent.27 In focus groups, participants stated that for many residents, the value of their land comprises the majority of their wealth and savings. As one resident stated: “There ain't no 401(k). There ain't no pension plan. There's not even a fricking savings account. That 80 acres is all I have…I mean, I've got nothing else.”
- 49. 49 Although we made numerous attempts to contact the Torrance County Assessor to acquire data about the current value and size of properties that could be impacted by the proposed pipeline project, we did not receive a response. Resident input, however, provided some information on these topics. According to a realtor living and working in Torrance County, the market for land sales in New Mexico has not recovered since the recession hit in 2008, and very little land has been selling in general. The realtor stated that recent sales of ranchland have included prices as low as $250 per acre, while she is hoping to sell improved land (with access to utilities) for $1,000 per acre. Based on their own and neighbors’ experience, residents have estimated the price of land can range anywhere from $500 to $5000 an acre. According to real estate data from Zillow.com, the average list price for homes in Torrance County is $147,000.142 However, this may not be representative of prices for large parcels of land. Land acreage and sources of costs for maintaining land According to residents, many landowners in Torrance County live on large properties of 100 acres or more. Personal communication with residents also indicates that there are significant costs associated with maintaining large properties in Torrance County. These costs include native tree maintenance, well maintenance, plowing and grading roads, clearing vegetation for fire protection, erosion control, and fence construction. Residents also shared that those who engage in small-‐scale agricultural pursuits can incur costs associated with orchard maintenance, farm and garden features, and pest control. County revenue and expenditures Local government in Torrance County includes county government, along with individual municipalities and special districts such as school districts. As discussed in Section V.2. Land Use, the majority of the population lives in very small villages or in unincorporated areas of the county. Torrance County’s main sources of tax revenue are property and local and state share taxes.§, 143 ,144 Total revenue for the county in 2013 was $10.6 million, with property taxes comprising about $4.1 million of total revenue, and local and state share taxes about $2.5 million.**, 145 [See Appendix B. Table B-‐4] The latter tax category reported lower revenues in 2013 than in pre-‐recession 2007.143, 146 Looking to the future, the county’s projected total expenditures for fiscal year 2015 are approximately $13 million. About one quarter of these expenditures are designated for spending related to law enforcement. An additional 9 percent is allocated for fire safety, 8 percent for additional emergency services, and 12 percent of budgeted expenditures are designated for the County’s Road Fund.147 [See Appendix B. Table B-‐5] Revenues for the county’s incorporated towns and cities are lower. In 2013, total revenues for Moriarty, the largest city in Torrance County, were about $7 million.148 They were approximately $2.6 million for Estancia, and just $769,000 for Mountainair.145, 149 Economic Vitality and its Relationship to Health and Well Being Economic status and well being are major determinants of health. Employment, income, and wealth are all components of socioeconomic status (SES), which has well-‐established associations with health and mortality.150,151 People with high SES live longer, healthier lives than those with low SES.152,151 § The Torrance County budget does not include the revenues and expenditures for municipal governments (e.g. for incorporated towns), school districts, and soil and water conservation districts. ** All revenues are reported for governmental funds, the funds that are generally collected and spent within a year
- 50. 50 Employment and health Unemployment and underemployment are associated with poor physical and mental health.153,154 A lack or loss of gainful employment can result in a decline in self-‐reported and functional health, increase in chronic diseases, as well as psychological distress and emotional disturbances. 155,156,157 Unemployment is also linked to behavioral risk factors including alcohol and tobacco use, poor diet and decreases in exercise.158 Inadequate employment is associated with an elevated risk of depression, as well as chronic diseases such as arthritis, diabetes and heart attack.155,157,159 Income and health Income is an important predictor of health and disease, with people at the top of the income ladder living longer, healthier lives.160,161 Nationally, people living in the lowest income households have nearly 4 times the odds of death compared to people living in the highest-‐income households.162 For children, the effects of income can begin even before birth: children born to low-‐income parents are more likely to be born prematurely and low birth weight.163 Children living in low-‐income households face a greater likelihood of poor nutrition, injuries and exposure to environmental toxins.163 The risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease among low-‐income children is seven times that of children in high income families.163 Wealth and health Wealth, an individual’s accumulated assets minus any outstanding debts, is more difficult to measure than income, but also has established ties to health. Higher wealth is associated with lower mortality, better self-‐rated health, and lower levels of obesity and cardiovascular risk factors, and wealth has been linked to mortality even when controlling for income.164 Land and home ownership are major asset categories contributing to wealth, and as mentioned above, comprise the bulk of wealth and savings for some Torrance County residents. The ability to build wealth through property ownership is in large part dependent on the ability to obtain a property mortgage as well as homeowners’ insurance. Therefore, if the ability to obtain a bank loan or insurance is threatened, this can have an impact on the health outcomes associated with wealth. Municipal wealth and health The wealth or budget constraints of a municipality impact the types and quality of public services (e.g. law enforcement, emergency services, social services, etc.) that can be offered to residents. The availability and quality of public services can affect health in numerous ways, more directly through the provision of health care related resources and indirectly by improving perceptions of safety and promoting social cohesion in a community. Impacts to Economic Vitality From Similar Projects While there is a growing body of research on the impacts of industrial oil and gas activities on economic indicators such as property values, much of it focuses on well drilling activities rather than on pipelines. However, oil and gas activities that are similar to the Lobos Pipeline serve as the best available proxy when considering the economic effects of the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline. Property values The proposed pipeline’s potential impact on property values is of primary concern to Torrance County residents, who have expressed fears that land they own may no longer be a viable investment if the pipeline is built. In the words of one resident, “[T]here's going to be signs all over your property saying
- 51. 51 CO2 line [if the pipeline is built],[sarcastically] so that would really make your property sell well.“ A recent guide for landowners published by the nonprofit Pipeline Safety Trust, and funded by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, acknowledges that little public information about the impact of pipelines on property values is available, and that the most studies of property values in association with pipelines are conducted and/or paid for by the pipeline industry.165 The guide states that there does appear to be “limited long-‐term loss” of property value associated with pipeline presence, based on matched-‐pair studies. While owners are compensated for the land used by for pipeline rights-‐of-‐way, it is generally not possible to determine whether they were adequately compensated for any loss in property values, because pipeline operators require confidentiality agreements when negotiating terms for purchase of land or easements.165 Examining the literature on pipelines and property values, we found no studies that examined the impacts of carbon dioxide pipelines specifically, including for the existing Cortez CO2 pipeline running through Torrance County. We did review studies investigating how residential property values are impacted by proximity to transmission pipelines. We found 10 publicly available studies166,167,168,169,170,171,172,173,174,175 , after accounting for duplicate works that use the same data set168,176 , and excluding non-‐original research.177 The studies included investigations of natural gas, 166,167,168,170,171,175 , including “sour gas” containing hydrogen sulfide, 166 oil,166,169,174,172,174 and gasoline169 pipelines. Six of the studies focused on pipelines with no known major safety incidents, while four examined pipelines for which there were well-‐ publicized major safety incidents, including significant leaks and explosions.169, 172,173, 174 The literature varied in methodology, with the majority, 7 studies, using rigorous hedonic models which break down properties into their individual characteristics — for example, square footage, number of bedrooms, proximity to a pipeline — and estimate the contribution of each characteristic to the value of the property. 166,168,169,170,172,174,177 The remaining analyses used either paired-‐sales or matched-‐pair techniques, in which they compared the sales prices of similar properties that differed primarily in terms of their proximity to the pipeline,171,167 or before-‐and-‐after sales comparisons of properties surrounding a major safety incident.172 The results of the literature are split, with five studies finding no statistically significant relationship between property values and properties’ proximity to a pipeline,167,168,170,176,177 and five finding a statistically significant decrease in value for properties located near a pipeline.166,169,172,173,174 In four of these studies, the decrease in property values was associated with a pipeline accident.169,172,173,174 One study specifically identified a decrease in property value after a gasoline pipeline explosion in Bellingham, Washington, but found no impact prior to the explosion, and none associated with a separate, accident-‐free oil pipeline.172 In this study, the strength of impact also varied based on proximity to the pipeline and the amount of time elapsed since the incident.169 Specifically, while properties 1000 feet away from the Washington pipeline dropped in price by 0.2 percent six months after the incident, properties 50 feet away dropped in price by 4.6 percent. At 100 feet from the pipeline, properties dropped in price by 2.8 percent six months after an incident, compared to 1.9 percent four years after an incident. These results suggest that while the impact of a safety incident may diminish with distance, the effects can be long-‐standing. [See Appendix B. Table B-‐6 for a summary of all studies] The largest decrease in property value was found in the case of an oil pipeline leak in Franklin Township, Ohio. In this instance, the owner of the pipeline, British Petroleum, bought several of the contaminated properties after the incident and subsequently resold them for a 27.2 percent lower value.172 One
- 52. 52 feature of this case that may help explain such a drastic price decrease is that the properties in this study were dependent on well water, and thus contamination from pipeline leaks may have played a significant role in valuations of the properties. The potential for pipeline developments to impact water may have special implications for Torrance County, where water use is overwhelmingly sourced from groundwater as compared to surface water178 , and where focus group data reveals that water is of primary importance to residents. [See Section V.5. Water Quality and Availability] It is notable that all of the studies which found no significant impact of pipelines on property values were conducted by authors affiliated with corporations (e.g. real estate organizations, natural gas industry).167,168,170,171,175 All of these studies also focused on natural gas pipelines with relatively clean safety records. In contrast, all studies conducted by authors affiliated only with academic institutions found statistically significant results showing that pipelines do indeed have impacts on property values, and these studies focused on a wider array of pipeline types, including pipelines which had experienced major safety incidents.169,169,174,173,172 While affiliation with a corporation does not in and of itself preclude the validity of a work’s findings, the choice of subject (type of pipeline and history of the pipeline) could itself bias the direction of the findings. It is important to emphasize again that these studies looked at the impacts of oil, gasoline and natural gas pipelines, rather than CO2 pipelines. However, given that Kinder Morgan’s record of safety violations has been raised as a concern (see also Section V.4. Safety), this evidence is important to account for when considering the impact of pipeline safety risks and potential for accidents on property values. It should also be noted that while pipelines may have an estimated “lifetime” of use for a specific project, they are never removed, even when they are no longer being used. Thus, unused pipelines become a contaminating presence in the landscape, and can be sold, re-‐excavated and put back in to use at any time. Insurance and mortgages There is still a great deal of uncertainty about how oil and gas activities, including pipelines, can impact the decisions of lenders or insurers, and this uncertainty is a significant source of anxiety for Torrance County residents, in particular those who are property owners. In the words of one resident: I have asked Allstate and State Farm [about the effects of the presence of a pipeline on the ability to obtain insurance] . . . they MIGHT allow modified homeowners [insurance] in the vicinity of a gas pipeline ... I added "Industrial gas pipeline" and they said unlikely, perhaps with a commercial rate ... [However], no one will put anything in writing.179 Investigative reporting from Boulder Weekly in Colorado found that some insurance companies have been creating policies that do not cover any losses to property resulting from oil and gas development.180 In response to concerns from residents, the authors of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Constitution natural gas pipeline in New York State attempted to gather information on how the pipeline could impact mortgages and insurance. They contacted multiple insurers, but found only that while there was potential for residential insurance policies to be affected by the pipeline, “company contacts were not able to speak directly to the…factors that could cause a change in a policy (e.g. type of utility, proximity of the residence to the utility), or provide quantitative information on the potential change in a policy premium.”181
- 53. 53 There is also ambiguity surrounding how pipelines and/or drilling activities can impact mortgage lending. When the Constitution pipeline EIS tried to gather data on the potential for the pipeline to affect mortgage rates or the ability to obtain a mortgage, the authors could not obtain conclusive information from banks or mortgage companies.181 Mortgages typically state that an owner may not “allow damage, destruction or substantial change to collateral including the use, disposal, storage or release of hazardous materials,” where collateral generally refers to the mortgaged property.182 A landowner with a mortgage who signs a lease for gas or drilling activities may require permission from their lender,182 although not all borrowers are aware of these requirements.183 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-‐sponsored companies that guarantee a majority of US mortgages, do not purchase home mortgages on land that transports toxic chemicals.180 They also have rules that disallow homeowners from leasing or selling parts of their land for transporting toxic chemicals.180 Violating these rules could give companies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the right to demand immediate payment of their full loan if a homeowner signs a gas or drilling lease, potentially resulting in foreclosure if the owner cannot pay the amount owed.184,182 Employment There is potential for pipeline development to contribute to economic growth through job creation, and jobs created through pipeline construction and operation may also spur secondary job growth. For those employed directly, operators generally report paying “prevailing wages” for these jobs. However, evidence from other pipeline projects shows that the majority of job growth is short-‐term, and both temporary and permanent workers may not be residents of the affected area. An investigation of the proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) Project in Canada conducted by the Simon Frasier University (SFU) determined that Kinder Morgan had significantly exaggerated the number of jobs that the project would create.185 The company claimed that the TMX, which would triple the capacity of petroleum transported through the Canadian pipeline, would generate 36,000 person-‐ years†† of temporary employment over three years, including direct and secondary job creation. In comparison, SFU’s evaluation determined that the project would create just 12,000 person-‐years of employment.185 Similarly, while Kinder Morgan stated that 50 permanent jobs created by TMX would generate up to 2,000 “spin-‐off” jobs, the outside analysis showed that “even with a wide range of spin-‐ offs TMX will only create 800 long-‐term jobs.”185 Analyses of other non-‐CO2 projects, including much longer pipelines than the proposed Lobos CO2 project, have found low or even no need for permanent employees. In Pima County, Arizona, Kinder Morgan began construction in summer of 2014 of the Sierrita pipeline, a 60-‐mile, 36-‐inch natural gas pipeline. The final Environmental Impact Statement for the project estimated that construction would require 375 temporary employees, with only an estimated 20 percent of workers coming from the local area.186 This project would not require permanent employees after the pipeline construction is complete.186 Taxes Pipeline construction can be a source of county tax revenue through one-‐time taxes, as well as annual property taxes paid by the pipeline operator. Existing pipeline projects have demonstrated small-‐scale economic benefits due to tax contributions. For example, from 2009 – 2013 the combined federal and provincial Canadian corporate tax contribution from Kinder Morgan’s 715 mile Trans Mountain Pipeline †† One person year is equivalent to one year of full time employment for one person
- 54. 54 in Canada, which currently transports approximately 300,000 barrels of crude oil per day187 averaged $1.5 million per year.188 In Pima County, Arizona, where Kinder Morgan is constructing the 60-‐mile Sieritta natural gas pipeline, the County administrator determined that much of the construction materials and activities would be exempt from taxes that would otherwise be distributed to the county.189 Transaction privilege taxes (an Arizona state tax akin to sales taxes) in the amount of $620,000 would be paid during the Sieritta pipeline’s construction, but these funds would be shared between the state of Arizona and local counties along the pipeline route. Ultimately, Pima County’s administrator determined that Pima County would receive just $7,334, cities and towns in Pima County would receive $3,870, and Arizona’s Regional Transportation Authority would receive an estimated $62,000.189 Kinder Morgan also asserted in public meetings that Pima County would benefit from $4.9 million in “ad valorem” property taxes from the assessed value of the pipeline itself. However, the Pima County Department of Finance found that of this amount, only approximately $1.6 million would be realized annually by Pima County based on 2013 tax rates.189 Another example of potential challenges to counties receiving estimated tax payments comes from Montezuma County, Colorado, where Kinder Morgan claimed a tax deduction for pipeline transportation costs of carbon dioxide. This claim was ultimately contested by the County assessor’s office in 2008, and led to Kinder Morgan paying $2 million in back taxes. Pima County, Arizona: Case Study In Pima County, Arizona, the County administrator’s office conducted a study to determine costs to the county in comparison to expected tax revenue generated from Kinder Morgan’s Sierrita natural gas pipeline, mentioned above. 189 The size and location of this project are similar to the proposed Lobos Pipeline, and Pima County’s analysis is the only instance we found of a county calculating additional costs that public agencies could incur due to pipeline construction and operation. According to the Pima County administrator’s estimates, the pipeline project would pose one time costs to the county amounting to over $16.4 million, and projected tax revenues potentially generated by the proposed pipeline project would not offset these costs.189,191 Their estimation included over $1 million in ongoing annual costs for public safety, as well as costs for road maintenance, repair of damage to ranchlands, law enforcement actions from increased illegal trafficking, erosion and flood control, open space management, and impacts to sensitive land areas.189 The only revenue that Pima County initially expected to receive to address these costs was $2.3 million for required use permits, and about $1.6 million in additional funds if Kinder Morgan purchased credits to mitigate damages to sensitive habitats. In June of 2014, Kinder Morgan agreed to monitor the area around the pipeline for 20 years and pay Pima County $4 million to address environmental degradation and harm to riparian habitats,191 and $1 million is slated for Pima County to purchase conservation lands in order to offset projected damages.
- 55. 55 Other potential costs of pipeline construction Pipeline Incidents. According to data from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), property damage from 66 CO2 pipeline accidents between 1994 and July 2014 totaled $2.5 million.‡‡ This includes costs associated with damaged equipment, lost pipeline contents, as well as damage to public and private property compensated by the operator. Beginning in 2002, costs are reported separately for different cost categories, and accident reports show that between 2002 and 2014, a majority of costs were accrued directly by operators. Approximately $158,000, or 8.5 percent of costs incurred during this time resulted from damages to public or private property that was paid for by the operator. [See Appendix B. Table B-‐7] However, when landowners lease mineral rights for oil and gas extraction to energy companies, there have been cases, in New York State for example, where landowners are left liable for environmental cleanup while the companies maintain limited liability.182 Environmental contamination. Concerns about costs associated with environmental contamination also stem from evidence about Kinder Morgan’s other oil and gas related activities. The company recently paid a fine for improperly storing drilling waste and failing to notify the state of Colorado of drilling a new waste pit.190 While Kinder Morgan was responsive in paying the fines quickly, an official from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission stated that “the problems we saw were the violations they had were systematic.”190 [See Section V.4. Safety] Impacts of the Proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline on Economic Vitality While residents acknowledge that some benefits could be felt at the local level from taxes generated from the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline, many feel, based on their own estimation or the experience with other pipelines projects, that the cost burden resulting from the proposed pipeline would exceed any funds generated as a result of its construction and operation. Furthermore, considerable uncertainty remains about how landowners will be compensated or whether the ability to obtain or maintain a mortgage and insurance will be impacted as a result of pipeline development on their property. Given the existing economic conditions in Torrance County, the links between these conditions and health, and the activities proposed as part of the Lobos CO2 Pipeline, the following is a list of impacts to economic vitality in Torrance County predicted to result from the construction and operation of the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline. Impacts to property values and wealth • It is unclear whether the proposed pipeline activities will lead to changes in property values in Torrance County. However, there is no evidence to show that the presence of a pipeline, such as that being proposed, would benefit property values. Similarly, based on the available evidence, it is unclear if or how the pipeline would affect issues like insurance or mortgages, though there is some evidence that indicates apprehension on the side of loaning institutions about properties that lease land for use in oil and gas development. • Land that is required by Kinder Morgan for the pipeline right of way will no longer be able to be used by its original owner, and represents a loss of future potential uses for this land area. Restrictions on development within the pipeline right-‐of-‐way could prevent landowners from engaging in future income generating land use developments, and may also affect the value of the land. These landowners will receive some monetary compensation for their land, whether it ‡‡ Adjusted to 2014 dollars
- 56. 56 is negotiated directly with Kinder Morgan or as a result of the use of eminent domain. However, it remains unclear how much landowners would be compensated, since Kinder Morgan requires that information about compensation for pipeline right-‐of-‐ways is kept confidential, and if compensation would make up for any potential financial gains prevented by the loss of use of land during the lifetime of the proposed project and beyond. • Residents may incur costs to their personal property from temporary or long term damage or disruptions that construction or operation of the proposed pipeline could bring, or from contamination that may result. Kinder Morgan does not clearly state what the company’s response would be if property owners claimed lasting damage to their land. There is potential, for example, for heavy construction equipment to lead to soil compaction, for loss of topsoil from digging for the pipeline, or for other impacts that would affect landowners.192 Impacts to employment and purchase of local goods and services • Temporary and permanent employment as a result of the proposed project could result in some benefits for Torrance County residents. Since the estimated number of jobs associated with the pipeline project is for the entire span of the pipeline project from Arizona through New Mexico and into Texas, it is unknown how many of the workers hired on a temporary or permanent basis would be local Torrance County residents. Thus, there is no guarantee that Torrance County residents will be hired for the project, and the number of jobs ultimately provided by pipeline construction is uncertain, especially given that Kinder Morgan’s job estimates have been contested in the past. • The proposed pipeline’s construction could have a short-‐term positive impact on the county’s economic vitality through purchase of local goods and services, and possibly through secondary “spin-‐off” jobs created by an influx of construction workers. In an analysis commissioned by Kinder Morgan, about 40 percent of the materials for pipeline construction, such as fuel, food, and some construction supplies were projected to be purchased locally throughout the entire project area,11 with owners of hotels and RV Parks seeing gains in particular.11 However, the analysis also notes that if construction occurred during popular festivals or events, that lodging could then become limited for tourists, which may compromise expected revenues or income associated with these events.11 Impacts to tax revenue • Construction of the proposed pipeline would likely have positive impacts on Torrance County tax revenue, and thus have the potential to impact funding available for municipal services that may have health benefits to local county residents. There may be short-‐term benefits associated with tax revenue during construction, associated with the purchase of local supplies and services. However the amount of goods that would be purchased locally from Torrance County is unknown, so it is not possible to calculate the potential tax gains in this regard. The $2.3 million in property taxes that Kinder Morgan estimates paying annually should the pipeline project be approved would be shared by the states, counties, and municipalities throughout the project area, so the share that would go towards the budget Torrance County would be a small portion of this total. It is unclear whether these revenues will offset any costs incurred by the county. • If pipeline activities have an adverse impact on property values or the ability for landowners to sell their land or homes, this could have a negative impact on the municipal tax base in Torrance County.
- 57. 57 V.4. SAFETY The following section explores safety issues concerning the proposed pipeline, as residents in Torrance County have expressed a high level of concern about the additional safety risks that the pipeline could pose to local populations, including exposure to CO2 and implications of a pipeline failure. Background The proposed pipeline is required to adhere to design, construction, operation, and maintenance standards established by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.193 Measures to protect personnel and the public from inadvertent releases due to accidents or natural forces would include Passive Controls, Active Controls, and Procedures outlined in an Operations and Maintenance Manual similar to that for the Cortez CO2 pipeline system.193 Visual inspection of the pipeline will occur at least once every two weeks.6 Kinder Morgan has stated that they will monitor the pipeline remotely for 24 hours a day, with operators able to adjust, stop, and start equipment from the control center.6 Kinder Morgan has also stated that it “has developed response plans to respond to unplanned events, and [we] work regularly with local first responder personnel to educate and drill on the procedures. Where appropriate to assure timely and quality response, Kinder Morgan has made donations to emergency agencies in the past and plans to continue this effort in the future.”6 Existing Conditions One of the primary threats to safety in Torrance County and New Mexico has been natural disasters, including flooding, ongoing drought, severe winter storms, wildfire and earthquakes. In more recent years, pipeline infrastructure that has a growing presence in Torrance County has also posed safety risks. Some subsets of populations are, in general, considered more vulnerable to safety risks, including children, elderly people, and those residing in harder to reach, rural areas of the county. A significant population of older adults live in Torrance County and the recent growth of retirees outpaces that in New Mexico and the United States.194 Undocumented immigrants, and people who don’t speak English are a population that may also be at greater risk, and be less able to access resources and information in the face of an emergency.195 Existing emergency response infrastructure/ resources As a rural county with low population density, Torrance County does not have extensive emergency infrastructure that is necessarily able to deal with these risks.196 Torrance County’s website emphasizes that with 1,452 miles of county maintained roads in the 3,355 square miles of county land area, “the sheer magnitude of the area to be served stretches available resources. Law enforcement is based on responses to complaints more than on patrols of the county and the distances which must be traveled may delay all emergency responses, including law enforcement, ambulance and fire.”196 The County’s Emergency Dispatch Center, which receives and directs 911 calls, employs 12 staff and 3 supervisors. The Center dispatches calls for all of the police and fire departments in the county. This includes the Torrance County sheriff’s department, three town police departments in Moriarty, Estancia and Mountainair, and eight local fire departments.197 There is no hospital in Torrance County. According to personal communication with representatives from the Department of Health, emergency injuries are taken by land or air to the University of New Mexico regional trauma center in Albuquerque. Torrance County is considered a Health Professional
- 58. 58 Shortage Area by the US Department of Health and Human Services, and had the lowest ratio of primary care providers to residents of any county in New Mexico in 2013.198,199 In a 2009 Community Health Assessment, residents identified the lack of after-‐hours and emergency health care as a priority issue. Concern about Torrance County’s limited capability for emergency response was echoed in focus groups conducted for this HIA: [T]he town and county don't have the infrastructure or the funding sources to handle any-‐-‐ even a minor problem...let alone a big one. And we don't have emergency response teams. We don't have a hospital. I mean there's a lot of issues…The Sheriff's Department shuts down on weekends. That's not a joke! Data from the 2014 Torrance County Community Survey indicates that more than half (54 percent) of respondents travel 31 miles or more just to receive health care.33 CO2 Transport Regulation and Emergency Response Planning Standards Interstate pipelines are regulated by the federal Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Office of Pipeline Safety.133 Eighty-‐five percent of pipelines in the US are under state authority, and the PHMSA provides about 80 percent of the funds that states spend on pipeline safety.200 This body regulates the design, construction, operation, maintenance, spill response and safety standards for interstate pipelines.133 Recently, however, the PHMSA has come under criticism for its failure to ensure proper training and distribution of inspection resources.200 DOT regulations classify CO2 as a “non-‐flammable gas hazardous material,” and pipeline safety is thus subject to the federal regulations for hazardous material pipelines.133 According to federal regulations, CO2 pipeline operators are required conduct a risk analysis prior to pipeline construction, and to regularly monitor lines for leaks and to protect against over-‐pressurizing (a common source of leaks), particularly in populated areas.201,202,203 Pipeline operators are also required to perform extra analysis and attention to ensuring pipeline safety when they pass through designated high consequence areas.§§ 204 These include populated areas, drinking water sources, commercially navigable waterways, and unusually sensitive ecological areas, such as those with multiple endangered species.204 Some states have additional pipeline safety regulations and protocols.41 In New Mexico, the Pipeline Safety Bureau conducts inspections and investigates accidents on intrastate CO2 pipelines. The Safety Bureau also has a partnership with the Federal DOT, which oversees some aspects of intrastate hazardous liquid pipelines in the state. In addition to these public regulations, multiple companies in the oil and gas industry have partnered with technical advisors through a Joint Industry Project to develop industry guidelines for CO2 transmission by pipeline for carbon sequestration and storage.205 These guidelines include detailed descriptions of specific risks to pipeline integrity that should be considered in design, as well as safety measures regarding pipeline location, such as routing the pipeline to avoid ground depressions where CO2 could accumulate.205 According to accident reports from the Pipeline Safety and Hazardous Materials Association, there have been no accidents or leaks from pipelines within Torrance County’s boundaries. However, there have been at least 11 leaks documented on the Cortez CO2 pipeline in other areas in New Mexico, and well as §§ As determined by the Office of Pipeline Safety 204
- 59. 59 in Colorado and Texas. The largest accident (in terms of quantity of CO2 released) occurred in 2005 in Eddy County, New Mexico, when the pipeline vented 2,394 barrels (75,411 gallons) after a corroded bolt on a relief valve broke.206 The most recent accident took place in 2012, when 15 barrels (473 gallons) leaked from the pipeline in Yoakum County, Texas, due to an operator error. 206 [See Appendix C. Table C-‐1 for a full list of accidents on the Cortez pipeline]*** None of the accidents on the Cortez pipeline resulted in injuries or deaths. Residents have documented portions of high-‐pressure pipelines in the vicinity of Torrance County that have become exposed as a result of flooding in areas where the line is routed below surface waterways and left unrepaired for up to a year.207 5 [See Section V.2. Land Use for photos] Safety and its Relationship to Health and Well Being Health Impacts of Exposure to CO2 Little is known about the risks of exposure to the type of high-‐pressure, supercritical phase CO2 that would be transported through the proposed Lobos Pipeline. If CO2 were released from a transmission pipeline, it would rapidly convert to gas in the lower pressure environment. Exposure to CO2 gas at high concentrations, and particularly in enclosed spaces, can cause serious harm to humans, potentially resulting in death.209 However, CO2 is generally considered to be an acute (sudden in onset) health hazard rather than a chronic (long-‐developing) hazard, with no adverse health effects at concentrations below .5 percent.210,211 At high concentrations CO2 can cause health problems both as a direct toxicant and through asphyxiation, by displacing oxygen in the air.201 Symptoms of short-‐term, high-‐level exposure include labored breathing, headache, visual impairment, and loss of consciousness.209 These effects are usually reversible if people are removed from high CO2 environments and receive sufficient oxygen, but when high-‐exposure to CO2 is combined with low levels of oxygen, it can lead to irreversible brain, lung, and/or heart damage, and coma. 212–214 For long term exposure of several weeks, the lowest levels of exposure at which health effects have been observed is 7,000 parts per million, or .7 percent, where continuous exposure led to increased blood acidity. 215 Prolonged exposure to low levels of CO2 may also lead to increased blood pressure and cerebral blood flow, and to slightly decreased bone formation. 212 While these effects are considered “benign” and reversible for healthy young adults, some researchers have expressed concern that chronic exposure at very low concentrations could pose additional risks for people with existing hypertension, brain injuries, or osteoporosis. 212 Skin contact with cold gas CO2 can cause frostbite or dermatitis on skin.209 Frostbite could be a risk from CO2 pipeline rupture or puncture, as supercritical CO2 would cool rapidly and extremely as it expanded during release.210 Eye contact with CO2 gas can also lead to redness, burning, and even blindness at very high exposures.209 Finally, accidental release of CO2 from a pipeline could cause physical trauma from the rupture or puncture site, as highly pressurized gas would be released at very high speeds.210 Risks of Exposure Occupations that require work with CO2 in enclosed spaces have a particularly elevated risk for health *** Pipeline incident reports available from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration do not always clearly specify the name of the pipeline. We determined that incidents had occurred on the Cortez pipeline either because the pipeline was identified by name in the report, or based on the location of the accident.
- 60. 60 and safety impacts. The bulk of the risks associated with CO2 exposure generate from the capture and storage of the gas, where very high amounts are present, and less so in its transport.216,217,218,202 In the event of a release of CO2 from an outdoor pipeline, the gas would dissipate more quickly than in an confined area, however, depending on the release volume and ambient conditions, exposures could still occur at levels harmful to human health.9 The extent of exposure in the event of a puncture or rupture would depend on a variety of factors, including the size of the leak, prevailing weather patterns, proximity to the pipeline, and any containment of the gas in buildings adjacent to the pipeline.210,216 Kinder Morgan’s own bulletins for emergency responders indicate that responders in proximity to a release from a CO2 pipeline should be equipped with a self-‐contained breathing apparatus, owing to the potential for CO2 to displace oxygen.219 Vapors from liquefied CO2 are dense, and are about 50 percent heavier than air, and as a result, can accumulate near the ground in or subsurface spaces.214,220 For this reason, a current New Mexico CO2 emergency responder manual cautions to stay away from “low areas” in the event of a leak or rupture.220 While CO2 gas is odorless and invisible at relatively low quantities, release from a pressurized pipeline, and especially a large-‐scale release, could create visible water vapor caused by cooling and condensation of the air.205 An Environmental Impact Statement for a CO2 pipeline associated with sequestration at a proposed power plant states that a puncture or rupture could present an acute risk of asphyxiation for people adjacent to pipeline.210 This EIS uses a two mile radius as the “region of influence” from an accidental release, although the analysis in the report estimates that the actual area impacted would be significantly smaller.210 The analysis indicates that a worse-‐case scenario for a pipeline leak would involve large scale rupture, with displacement of the soil above the pipeline and complete loss of the contents of the pipeline segment, in calm weather conditions so that the gas did not rapidly dissipate.201 A risk analysis performed for a proposed CO2 pipeline in Kern County, California predicted that in the case of a complete pipeline shear, about 75 percent of the CO2 in the impacted segment would be discharged as gas, while 25 percent would solidify and then vaporize more slowly.201 The impacts of a leak could also depend on individual factors of people exposed, such as age and pre-‐existing health conditions. Stress Related to Potential Safety Risks In focus groups, residents expressed concerns about safety and anxiety about a potential pipeline accident. Because CO2 is odorless and colorless in relatively low concentrations, one issue raised was that pipeline leaks could go unnoticed, thus putting residents at risk without them being aware. This and other fears about safety are a source of ongoing stress for local residents: You know one of the problems is an acute problem. The pipeline leaks or breaks. The other problem is chronic. And that's, you know, I mean nothing may happen…with that pipeline if it's built, but people have to live with the thought or the idea, the stress, that it might happen all the time…Fear…That's the chronic condition of living with a thing like that. Even in the absence of an accident, this ongoing stress about a safety accident occurring without warning and the adequacy of infrastructure to address accidents could itself lead to negative health outcomes such as depression and anxiety, cardiovascular disease, and behaviors like smoking and alcohol use.116,117 Perception of control is one of the cognitive processes that mediate between stress and health. Perceived lack of control over a stressor can increase vulnerability to stress and its attendant health issues. 115
- 61. 61 Impacts to Safety From Similar Projects Kinder Morgan’s Safety Record From 2006-‐2014, for all Kinder Morgan pipelines (not just CO2 pipelines,) there were 129 pipeline accidents†††, leading to over 25,000 barrels of spilled pipeline contents. [See Appendix C. Table C-‐2]. Since acquiring a huge network of pipelines in a short time period, Kinder Morgan has developed a notably poor safety record.221 The company has been responsible for 1,800 violations since incorporation in 1997, including nearly 500 pipeline accidents.221 In 2011 Kinder Morgan was assessed $573,400 in proposed penalties from the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for violations at terminals.222 Recent Kinder Morgan pipeline accidents include: • In 2004, a spill of 1,500 barrels of diesel oil into California marshes. Kinder Morgan plead guilty to water pollution and failure to notify authorities, and trustees settled the National Resources Damage Assessment portion of the case for $1.15 million.223,221 • Also in 2004 in California, a gasoline pipeline was struck by a municipal utility backhoe and burst into flames, killing five workers and severely injuring four others. Kinder Morgan Energy Partners was found to be at fault for improperly marking the location of the pipeline, and was fined by the state Fire Marshall, pled no contest to six felony charges and paid over $89 million in penalties and victim compensation.224 221 • In Colorado where carbon dioxide is extracted from reservoirs and pumped through pipelines into Texas and Utah, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, which regulates drilling in the state, has characterized Kinder Morgan as “not being particularly diligent to compliance issues.”225 The company has recently been fined up to $220,000 for environmental violations at carbon dioxide wells it has drilled in the Southwest region of the state.226 One report from an independent financial analyst in 2013 indicated that a Kinder Morgan business strategy is to “starve its pipelines and related infrastructure of routine maintenance spending”, and highlights concern about the reliability and safety of Kinder Morgan’s pipelines. As an example, the report notes that after Kinder Morgan acquired El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline Company in 2012, the company “cut maintenance expenses by 70-‐99 percent.” 227 The company’s operations and related safety violations encompass more than just for pipelines. For example, officials were implicated in bribery related to illegal dumping of contaminated materials,228 229 , monetary penalties were levied for violations of the Clean Air Act in Florida,230 and fines were levied for lying to air pollution regulatory agencies, stealing coal from customer’s stockpiles, and illegally mixing hazardous waste into gasoline.231 CO2 Pipeline Failure In 2013 there were 5,195 miles of CO2 pipeline in the United States. Information from the Office of Pipeline Safety on the 20 year trend for CO2 pipelines reports a total of 64 total accidents for the time period from 1994 – 2013.232 There were 25 “significant incidents” during this time, which include those ††† The terms “incident” and “accident” are essentially used interchangeably when discussing pipelines. The HMSA generally uses “incident” and refers to reports from operator as “incident reports,” but in other places uses both terms, e.g. referring to “Incident/Accident Summary Statistics.” For consistency we use the term “accident,” but other sources may refer to the same statistics as “incidents.”
- 62. 62 with liquid releases of over 50,000 gallons, or that result in a death or hospitalization.‡‡‡ While the number of accidents appears to be trending upwards as more CO2 pipeline have been constructed, they have also likely increased because of changes in reporting standards in 2002. Among other changes, after this point operators had to report leaks over 5 gallons, as compared to the previous requirement of 50 gallons.233 After 2002 there has not been a noticeable trend in the annual number of accidents. The number of “significant accidents” however has been trending upwards over the period from 1994 – 2013 [See Appendix C. Figure C-‐1]. Annual mileage for CO2 pipelines in the US is only available beginning in 2004, but based on the data from 2004 – 2013, the annual frequency for CO2 pipeline accidents is about 1 per 1000 miles of pipeline per year.210 Nearly 70 percent of all CO2 pipeline incidents from 1994 -‐ 2013 were caused by weld, material or equipment failures, with corrosion a distant second, leading to 8 percent of incidents.234 For all pipeline types, the cause of accidents is more evenly divided, with 29 percent due to weld, material or equipment failure, 18 percent due to corrosion and 18 percent due to excavation damage, among other causes. [See Appendix C. Figure C-‐2] All combined, CO2 pipeline accidents from 1994 to 2013 resulted in over 70,000 lost barrels of CO2, one injury, and no fatalities. The largest single release was 24,659 barrels, or about 777,000 gallons, from an accident in 2006 in Raleigh, Mississippi.206 [See Appendix C. Table C-‐3] Emergency Response Procedures for Other CO2 Pipelines Emergency response procedures associated with CO2 pipelines vary depending on the pipeline operator. The Joint Industry Project safety guidelines include a wide range of potential measures to minimize impacts in the face of an accident. Among these are audible and visual alarms, public signage such as highway signs for at-‐risk locations, education of third party responders, and design and identification of escape routes.205 The Dakota Gasification Company’s stated safety procedures for their 205-‐mile CO2 pipeline, running from North Dakota to Canada, is an example of a more comprehensive/extensive protocol. It includes an “out call” system with four hundred dedicated phone lines that deliver recorded messages alerting residents of the pipeline emergency within one minute of a declared emergency.235 The protocol also calls for personnel dispatched in an emergency to include a five-‐person emergency response crew of hazardous material technicians to “to assess the emergency, establish the hot zone, assist the first responders, and carry out an action plan to resolve the emergency situation.”235 First responders are expected to consist of local or County fire, medical, and law enforcement personnel. The company’s Safety Officer, a trained hazardous materials technician, would work under an Incident Commander, who is “responsible for directing and coordinating the overall emergency response.”235 ‡‡‡ The full definition of “significant incidents” is as follows: “Fire First Incidents: Gas distribution incidents with a cause of Other Outside Force Damage and sub-‐cause of Nearby Fire/Explosion as Primary Cause of Incident. Significant Incidents are those including any of the following conditions: 1. Fatality or injury requiring in-‐patient hospitalization 2. $50,000 or more in total costs, measured in 1984 dollars 3. Highly volatile liquid releases of 5 barrels or more or other liquid releases of 50 barrels or more 4. Liquid releases resulting in an unintentional fire or explosion.”48
- 63. 63 Impacts of the Proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline on Safety Given the increasing prevalence of CO2 pipeline accidents, and that the proposed Lobos Pipeline would be the second CO2 pipeline running through Torrance, the project would increase the risk of a CO2 pipeline safety accident in the county, and add to the existing safety risks posed by natural disasters and other conditions in the area. • Considering the estimated annual frequency for CO2 pipeline accidents is 1 per 1000 miles of pipeline per year210 , that the preferred pipeline route is just over 200 miles (214 236 ), and the operational life of the pipeline is expected to be 60 to 100 years6 , between 12 and 20 accidents can be expected from the proposed Lobos Pipeline during its lifetime. The severity and magnitude of impacts resulting from the accidents depend on the type of accident, and the population and/or environmental elements exposed. • Given the limited nature of the existing emergency response resources in Torrance County and the number of existing threats to safety, in the event of a rupture of the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline, Torrance County’s emergency response services would be strained or inadequate to provide a sufficient response. The inability to respond adequately to a CO2 pipeline accident would increase the likelihood of adverse health outcomes resulting from the accident. Resources would be diverted from other potential emergency response/ safety needs, thus leading to adverse health outcomes from the safety event that is unable to receive the necessary attention from emergency responders. In the event of a pipeline accident that affects a more remote or difficult to reach area of the county, these populations are particularly vulnerable to safety impacts, along with the significant population of older adults that live in Torrance County. • The presence of a CO2 pipeline, regardless of whether a pipeline accident occurs or not, would increase levels of stress and fear amongst residents. The perception of risk related to the safety of the pipeline is exacerbated as a result of Kinder Morgan’s existing record of pipeline accidents and other safety violations, as well as evidence from neighboring counties of a lack of attention to safety risks associated with existing pipelines.
- 64. 64 V.5. WATER QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY “The first big issue here is our water, because I don’t see anybody here that looks like a camel that can survive seven days without water, or that can live without water. To me, that’s a priority. Everything else follows: the historical, the cultural, our land, everything.” -‐ HIA focus group participant The proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline will cross two large rivers5 – the Rio Puerco and Rio Grande – and, depending on the route selected, between 110 and 312 waterbodies.237 When identifying issues of focus for the HIA, Torrance County residents resoundingly expressed the paramount importance of water, and their concern about the potential impacts of the proposed project to water quality and availability. Geography Used in the Water Section Where available, data and statistics about water quality and availability was collected at the county level. However, when relevant information was not readily available at this level, we used the closest geography for which information is available and relevant. Often this was the Estancia Basin, a topographically closed basin with an area of about 2400 mi2 . Torrance County encompasses 80 percent of the land area within the boundaries of the Estancia Basin, when land area is defined by water features.238 Water-‐related data and information was also found from: • Soil and water conservation districts: Three districts – East Torrance, Claunch-‐Pinto, and Edgewood – overlap with Torrance County, as illustrated in Figure D-‐1 in Appendix D. These three districts make up the Estancia water planning region. • Water planning regions: The Estancia Basin Water Planning region encompasses Torrance County and extends just beyond it to include slivers of Bernalillo and Santa Fe counties, as shown below.239
- 65. 65 Figure 17. New Mexico Underground Water Basins, 2005. Source: New Mexico Office of the State Engineer. Accessed August 1, 2014. Available at: http://www.ose.state.nm.us/PDF/Maps/underground_water.pdf Background The Connection to Water in Estancia Basin Focus group residents discussed how the importance and significance of water in Torrance County began in prehistoric times Water here is so sacred. There have been petroglyphs in the area that talk about the quality of the water. I mean, just look at our [dry] climate, and think about how important water is to us. It is crucial. No living thing can get by without water. None. Residents also described the historic and cultural importance of water in the Estancia Basin area, highlighting how settlement patterns, for land grant and other pre-‐colonial settlements, were determined by the availability or lack of water, as well as by the quality of water in certain areas. Estancia Gila-San Francisco Animas Hatchita San Simon Yaqui Lordsburg Playas Mount Riley NH Cloverdale Lea County Causey Lingo Fort Sumner Clayton Canadian River Tularosa Curry County Penasco Hueco HS LA Mimbres Virden Valley Sandia Lower Rio Grande Rio Grande (Northern) Rio Grande (Middle) Gallup Bluewater Tucumcari Upper Pecos Salt Basin San Juan Roswell Artesian Portales Carlsbad Jal Capitan Hondo New Mexico Office of the State Engineer Underground Water Basins in New Mexico 0 50 10025 Miles Underground Water Basins Map is based on the Bureau of Land Management Geographic Coordinate Data Base (GCDB) coordinate data (www.blm.gov/gcdb/) Map is created in UTM, NAD27, Zone 13, Meters. Created on October 24, 2005 by Christina Noftsker OSE Water Resource Allocation Program File: Gis-sfStatewide_projectsNewBasinsFinalfull_letter.mxd Legend County Underground Water Basins HS - Hot Springs Artesian LA - Las Animas Creek Nutt-Hockett
- 66. 66 If the water wasn’t there, the pueblo wouldn’t have survived. The Indians survived on it, and we survived on it, and our kids are going to survive on it, and it’s going to be impacted. And we don’t want that. Land grant residents further stressed a direct connection between concerns over water access and quality and concerns over their cultural identity, and that if water was compromised, so too would be their property, way of life, culture and history. Another resident noted that there are springs in the area that were used by indigenous Pueblo peoples in the 1100s, and that are still being used and cared for by long-‐standing land grant families. She described the way in which water was a unifying force for indigenous people in the past, and that it continues to be so today. Water Use in the Estancia Basin Historical analysis shows that more than 2 million acre-‐feet was depleted from the Estancia Basin from 1940 to 1996, 63 percent of which came from aquifer storage. These conditions resulted in water level declines of about 60 feet at the main pumping centers. In 1999, assuming future irrigation would decrease by 5 percent from 1996 levels of use, it was estimated that aquifer storage would maintain future development for at least 40 more years, and that water levels at the main pumping stations would drop an additional 60 feet by the year 2036.240 Existing Conditions Water Availability in New Mexico and Torrance County Strained water resources are a national concern, and as a state with extremely limited water resources, New Mexico is not immune from this worry. New Mexico has the lowest percentage of water area of any of the 50 states in the US.241 The state also experiences drought conditions ranging from abnormally dry to extreme drought.242 Figure 18. Drought Conditions in New Mexico, including Torrance County, May 20, 2014. Source: Unites States Drought Monitor, available at http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Home.aspx
- 67. 67 Recent studies also show that demand for water from the Colorado River Basin, which more than 33 million people throughout western states including New Mexico depend on, will soon outstrip supply.243 This indicates that limited groundwater reserves in the western states will increasingly play a role in meeting future water needs.244 Limited Water Resources in the Estancia Basin The Estancia Basin is considered water resource limited, according to the Estancia Basin Regional Water Plan Update. Of the two common categories of water sources – surface water and groundwater – the Basin has no significant surface water resources or infrastructure to draw surface water from outside areas. Although deeper water sources exist in parts of the Basin, declines in water levels have been noted, and at the writing of the Plan Update it was uncertain how much water was in these deeper sources. In 2010, the most recent year for which data are available, water use in Torrance County remained overwhelmingly sourced from groundwater as compared to surface water.178 Residents and the economy of the Estancia Basin rely on precipitation and groundwater for water supply, predominantly from the Valley Fill Aquifer.238 The 2010 Water Plan Update stated that the Estancia Basin, under then-‐ current conditions, “could not achieve ‘self-‐sufficiency’ with respect to water use within a 40-‐year planning window.”238 A conservative estimate as of 2010 was that the Estancia Basin groundwater system likely loses approximately 25,000 acre-‐feet of water per year.238 Given the most recent estimate of groundwater in storage in the Valley Fill Aquifer (6,580,000 acre-‐feet in 1995), at this rate of loss, the Valley Fill Aquifer would be dry in less than 250 years.§§§ If the rate of groundwater loss increases, this timeline would shorten. [See Appendix D. Table D-‐1 for more about estimates of groundwater storage in the Estancia Basin] In describing water levels, it is important to also look at soil quality. How quickly or slowly soils are saturated when wet can affect the potential for runoff [See Appendix D. Figures D-‐2 and D-‐3 depicting soil quality for the Western and Eastern Estancia Basin]. The majority of both Western and Eastern Estancia are characterized by clay-‐type soils that transmit water slowly, and have greater potential for water runoff. There are also areas of Torrance County (such as in the far northeast and far southwest) where groundwater is shallow, and is more susceptible to groundwater contamination. Residents in the focus groups expressed deep concern over the scarcity of water in the region We don’t have much water, and the thought of even a minor threat to our water supply is huge. It’s huge. The Estancia Basin won’t go through three more generations of people with water. It won’t. It's not there. Residents also expressed concern for the effect that water scarcity would have on traditional farming and ranching lifestyles, citing previous state predictions about the longevity of the Estancia Basin’s water supply: Several years ago, the State Engineer closed the Estancia Water Basin to any new water development. And probably ten years ago or so, the Soil and Water Conservation District had put §§§ This calculation considers a loss of 25,000 acre-‐feet per year starting in 1995.
- 68. 68 out a little pamphlet that was talking about water here, and at that time, they projected that maybe there was another 125 years of water in the basin. What's happing is that as the fresh water is pulled out, saline water is coming into the aquifer to replace it. The water here is very, very fragile, and there's not much left of it. And it's going to make a huge impact on the agricultural community that has been farming and ranching off of the water in this basin for a long, long time. And that basin is soon to be depleted of its water supply. Demands on Water Resources Agricultural water use. Both historically and today, the main water use in Torrance County is agricultural irrigation. In 2010, 95 percent of water used was for irrigation in agriculture [See Appendix D. Table D-‐ 2).**** This is the case even though only 2 percent of Torrance County’s designated farmland is used as harvested cropland.95 The percent of the county’s water use for agricultural irrigation is higher than the percentage in the state overall (only 79 percent for the state). Between 1996 and 2008 the total irrigated land in the county increased an estimated 7,000 acres (from more than 24,000 acres in 1996 to more than 31,000 acres in 2008).238 Wells and community water systems. Community and domestic well supplies comprise approximately 5 percent of pumping needs for the Estancia Basin. Miscellaneous other uses comprise approximately 2 percent of total water use.238 Historical trends suggest 65 percent of residents in the Estancia Basin are supplied with water through a community water system and the remaining 35 percent through domestic wells.238 [See Appendix D. Table D-‐3] There are more than 11,200 wells in Estancia Basin, approximately two-‐thirds of which are in Torrance County. Nearly all of the wells in Torrance County are active, and 48 supply water for public uses.238 A report prepared for Kinder Morgan about the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline indicates that there are 11 public or private water supply wells or springs within 150 feet of the proposed pipeline.12 The once rural and agricultural communities of the Estancia Basin are now growing in population size and becoming linked to the economic bases of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, however these areas remain dependent on the limited water from the Basin.238 Permitted water rights. It is estimated that only one-‐third of the water rights (61,000 out of 159,000 acre-‐feet per year) that have been issued from the Office of the State Engineer have been used since 2005. Use of the remaining approximately two-‐thirds of the issued water rights would far exceed the capacity of the Estancia Basin -‐ putting the Basin “in a grave and potentially disastrous situation.”238 Limits on water level declines in the Estancia Basin. In recent years, action has been taken in the Estancia Basin to address declining water levels and concerns about deteriorating water quality. In 2002, the Office of the State Engineer provided guidelines that declared protections for areas where there are excessive rates of water level decline, including no new approval of groundwater appropriations and restrictions on how much groundwater levels can be allowed to decline.245,246 Water Quality The Office of the State Engineer wrote in 2002 of Estancia Basin that, “Water quality is marginal for some purposes in the basin and may be deteriorating further.”246 Deteriorating water quality was also a concern at the writing of the Estancia Basin water plan in 1999. 247 Specific concerns at that time **** Statewide water use is reported every five years in New Mexico, so the most recent year was 2010
- 69. 69 included observed increases in nitrate levels, and fears about abandoned wells, poorly functioning septic systems, an E. coli outbreak in Estancia in the late 1990s, and concern about agricultural contamination.247 Groundwater quality. Torrance County has 15 closed sites from groundwater cleanup that date from pre-‐1990 to 2007 (for sites where dates are reported), meaning the concern has been resolved.248 Currently, there are no active groundwater cleanup sites in Torrance County.249 Tap water quality. Currently, there are 35 water systems in Torrance County identified by the State Department of Health, of which 80 percent are active, and that together serve more than 12,700 people.250 Data collected from 2004-‐2009 about 19 of the County water systems describe that two of these systems – Cassandra and Homestead – at some point exceeded legal limits of certain contaminants. Cassandra had high levels of arsenic and lead. Homestead had high levels of three groups of contaminants: alpha particle activity, alpha particle activity (excluding radon and uranium) and nitrate.251 Nearly all systems, although legally in compliance, fell short of public health goals set by the EPA for certain health contaminants.251 252 The contaminants most reported out of compliance with health goals were: combined radium (226 & 228), combined uranium, lead, radium -‐226, and radium -‐228.251 ,252 [See Appendix D. Tables D-‐4 and D-‐5] Quality and Availability of Water and its Relationship to Health and Well Being Access to water is essential for all life. Water quality and availability can impact health and well being of individuals and communities. Access to water can be restricted by low coverage, poor continuity, insufficient quantity, poor quality and excessive cost.253 Decreasing availability of water can lead to concentration of contaminants such as heavy metals, industrial chemicals and pesticides, sediments and salts.254 Poor quality of water can lead to outbreaks of infectious diseases, and chemical contamination of drinking-‐water may cause chronic illness.253 Climate change poses a significant threat to the sustainability of water resources in the coming decades. Currently nearly every US region is facing some increased risk of seasonal drought. Drought conditions can fuel wildfires, promote the growth of harmful algal blooms and other microorganisms that can affect drinking water supplies, and could have serious consequences for crops yields and food security issues.254 Perceptions of water quality and availability The perception of environmental contamination may lead to psychosocial stress in communities, families and individuals.255 The existing and historical context in Torrance County is important to consider when looking at the affects of perceived environmental changes and health. For example, research finds that farmers facing the pressure of climate change and prolonged drought report higher levels of distress and helplessness due to repeated exposure to uncontrollable life events.256 For communities overall, solastalgia has been associated with mining and tunneling activities in countries such as Australia and Sweden.108,107 The health effects of sostalgia can include depression, outrage, and sadness.257 Stress can increase the risk for heart attacks, cognitive impairment, inflammation, immune system impairment and depressive symptoms.258, 259 Case studies find that whether or not chemical contaminants are present, the concern and worry about them can manifest into very real physical symptoms, such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, and high urinary cortisol levels.260,258
- 70. 70 Water contamination People can be exposed to contaminants in water through drinking it, eating foods prepared with the water, eating produce or meats that were grown or raised on the contaminated water, breathing chemicals that have vaporized from the water (when showering, bathing, or flushing toilets), or absorbing them through direct contact with skin while showering or bathing.261 Drinking water contaminants – even at very low concentrations – can have myriad effects on human health.261 Herbicides Herbicides, which are a source of contamination, are substances applied in order to destroy unwanted vegetation. Like pesticides, herbicides can run off into surface water or leach into groundwater and affect the quality of drinking water. Factors that affect whether herbicides will reach drinking water include characteristics of the soil and herbicide, how often and in what quantities the herbicide is used, and characteristics of the land, such as the degree of slope near surface water, and if a high water table that is susceptible to groundwater contamination.262 When exceeding acceptable thresholds in drinking water, herbicide contaminants (e.g., dalapon, diquat, endothall, glyphosate, picloram, and simazine), including those specifically associated with rights of way runoff, can be associated with a range of health outcomes according to the US EPA, including kidney issues, cataracts, stomach and intestinal problems, reproductive difficulties, liver problems and blood-‐ related problems. 263 Impacts of CO2 Release on Water Quality The effect of long-‐term exposure of CO2 on ecosystem health is considered to be a knowledge gap.264 Scientific literature does describe that CO2 release has the potential to decrease the pH of potable water and increase the presence of dissolved metals, or change water hardness.213, 265 266 Extreme pH values are a recognized irritant: “Below pH 4, redness and irritation of the eyes have been reported, the severity of which increases with decreasing pH. Below pH 2.5, damage to the epithelium is irreversible and extensive. In sensitive individuals, gastrointestinal irritation may also occur.”267, 268 Low pH also has the potential to leach metals from the surrounding environment that are toxic to humans at levels exceeding the limits set by the US EPA.269 Some metals such as uranium are naturally occurring and abundant in the Southwest, and, as such there is concern that acidic groundwater pH will mobilize such metals from the surrounding geology and expose well-‐water consumers to their toxic effects.270 Dissolved solids may also increase in concentration with decreasing pH.213 Though these have no reported health effects, they can negatively impact water aesthetics such as odor, taste and turbidity.269 Impacts to Water Availability and Quality From Similar Projects Water availability Construction and operation activities associated with pipeline projects require a significant amount of water use. These activities can include: hydrostatic testing (flushing pipes with water to check for strength of the pipes and any leaks); dust abatement; equipment cleaning; and well simulation. A comment from the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Water Resources on the environmental impact statement for the Cortez CO2 pipeline expressed concern about the impact of the project on an area which, similar to Torrance County/Estancia Water Basin, has a “critical water
- 71. 71 supply situation.”271 The comment cites the following figures from the EIS regarding projected water use required to support pipeline development and operations: • A maximum of 273,000 gallons of fresh water for each of the proposed wells • Approximately 7,500 gallons of water with a possible additional 40,000 for simulation of each of the 140 wells • Twelve to 24 acre-‐feet of water for hydrostatic testing of each pipeline spread • One-‐half acre-‐foot of water for hydrostatic testing of each gathering line stream crossing • Water for dust control and construction of 39 miles of new roads and 13 central facilities The DNR went on to say that they “do not agree with the statements [in the EIS] that the impact of the proposed [CO2 pipeline] project on ground and surface water is limited or minimal”, and suggested that the BLM examine the impacts of the project on water quantity in more detail rather than focus on water quality, given that “there are few feasible ways to increase total quantity of water in an arid state [such as Colorado].”271 The following are some of the estimates of water usage required for other proposed CO2 pipeline projects: • Hydrostatic testing for the Greencore 20-‐inch diameter CO2 pipeline, spanning 231 miles from Wyoming to Montana, was projected to use more than 18 million gallons of water.272 Water consumption for drilling for the pipeline project was expected to require 370,680 gallons of water.273 The EIS stated that additional water will be needed for dust abatement, but did not specify an amount.274 • An 81-‐mile, 12-‐inch diameter CO2 pipeline in Texas estimated the use of 1.25 million gallons of water for hydrostatic testing, and an additional 500,000 gallons of water for dust abatement, equipment wash-‐down and other construction needs.275 The use of heavy equipment in pipeline construction and maintenance operations would also compact the soil in a way that could further reduce its ability to absorb water, and activities such as blasting, clearing, grading, trenching and stock piling could lead to the diversion or elimination of underground water pathways, changing the pattern of underground water recharge. Areas with a high water table, where groundwater is shallow, are more susceptible to impacts from these types of activities. An Environmental Information Report prepared in 2013 for a proposed crude oil pipeline spanning from North Dakota to Minnesota indicated that pipeline construction is most likely to disturb the upper 10-‐ feet of the project area, and that short term fluctuations in groundwater levels may result from activities such as trenching, backfilling, and dewatering, that encounter shallow surficial aquifers.276 Water quality CO2 wells and carbon capture/sequestration projects where accidents have resulted in carbon release have been found to affect water quality by decreasing the pH, increasing the presence of dissolved metals, or changing water hardness.213, 265, 277 These potential changes to water chemistry could affect shallow groundwater used for potable water as well as for other needs.277 A study conducted by scientists at Duke University found that leaks from carbon dioxide stored deep underground “drove contaminants up [in samples from freshwater aquifers] tenfold or more, in some cases to levels above the maximum contaminant loads set by the EPA for potable water”278 The aforementioned Environmental Information Report on the proposed pipeline in the northern US indicates that the blasting activities used in the process of installing a pipeline have the potential to
- 72. 72 adversely affect water quality and water yields in nearby water wells.†††† The report also pointed out that the accidental release of construction related chemicals, fuels, or hydraulic fluid (associated with fuel storage, equipment refueling and maintenance) during construction could introduce contaminants into groundwater, and as a result have an adverse effect on groundwater quality, in particular near shallow water wells.276 A resident from Sandoval County in New Mexico where a growing number of pipelines are present recently expressed his concern about the potential for a pipeline spill to impact water quality in a local newspaper, stating “The gas products, refined products, all that stuff [transported by the pipelines] would run through the sand and gravel like Kool-‐Aid and hit the groundwater, and we’re pretty much done here . . . We only have one water supply.”207 The oil and gas industry’s track record for accidents and safety violations [See Section V.4. Safety] that have led to impacts on water quality are cause for concern for places considering the introduction of pipelines and related oil and gas developments. One recent case in California found that nearly 3 billion gallons of oil industry wastewater from at least 9 wastewater disposal wells were illegally dumped into aquifers that supply drinking water and farming irrigation, even though these aquifers were supposed to be protected under federal and state law. Testing of the polluted water in this area found high levels of arsenic, thallium and nitrates, leading to concern about current exposure to contamination as well as long-‐term threats to health and ecosystem well being.279 280 Impacts of the Proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline on Water Availability and Quality Impacts to Water Availability Even before the construction, maintenance, and operation of a pipeline, water availability is likely to continue to decrease for Torrance County overall. A draft report prepared for Kinder Morgan about the proposed Lobos project acknowledged that “activities associated with the construction of the Lobos Pipeline could potentially affect groundwater resources.”12 Given the heavy reliance on groundwater in Torrance County (and New Mexico overall), this impact has significance for the current and future health and well being of a broad spectrum of residents. • Water usage for construction and testing of the proposed pipeline would contribute to already decreasing water levels in Torrance County. Depending on the source of the water being used for the project, water usage for the project’s activities may divert water from existing uses. Given the main use of water resources in the county is for agricultural irrigation, effects may be felt in that sector in particular. • Given the estimation that the use of remaining issued (but currently unused) water rights would far exceed the capacity of the Estancia Basin238 , this proposed use of water rights for the Lobos Pipeline project could contribute to putting the Basin “in a grave and potentially disastrous situation.”238 Focus group residents discussed ways in which they could foresee the use of water rights for this project spurring challenges and disagreements about local rights of determination on water, as well as empowering developers to seek to acquire water rights as well as land rights. • Water availability could be impacted by the pipeline construction activities such as blasting, trenching and other use of heavy machinery that affect the flow of groundwater. Areas with †††† This report looked specifically at impacts to a bedrock aquifer.
- 73. 73 shallow groundwater are more highly susceptible to impacts from these types of construction activities. Residents expressed specific concern that the pipeline construction activities could shift underground water channels away from existing wells and leave residents without a water source. • In the case of an accident that caused contamination of water during pipeline construction or operation, there are limited alternative sources of water for residents, businesses and to fill other water needs in Torrance County. Therefore, the potential for a pipeline accident not only threatens water quality, but water availability as well. • Changes in water availability could also require residents to invest in new or different ways of accessing water, which may also affect household budgets. Impacts to Water Quality Impacts to water quality as a result of the proposed pipeline will depend on how Kinder Morgan proposes to handle aspects of the proposed pipeline project, including use and disposal of water during construction; ROW maintenance and use of herbicides; and accident risk; and proximity of activities to water sources. • Because of the impervious soil type, and hilly landscape in areas of Torrance County, use of herbicides to maintain the pipeline ROW would be likely to runoff and lead to contamination of ground or surface water. Given that such a large portion of the population in the county depends on groundwater for drinking and other uses, this type of contamination would affect a large number of residents. The degree to which people would be affected would depend on the concentration and type of contaminants released, as well as the existing vulnerability of the population exposed to the contaminants (e.g. children, elderly, etc.). The use of herbicides and other project activities that could impact water quality could also impact residents’ perceptions of water quality, leading to stress and related adverse health outcomes. • In the case of an accident during pipeline operation water sources could be exposed to CO2, which could result in lowering of the water’s pH, and the presence of harmful contaminants could increase. The severity of the impact on health would depend on the amount of CO2 released, and the number of residents exposed to the contaminated water source. An accident during pipeline construction could lead also lead to water contamination, the magnitude and severity of which would depend on the type and amount of substances released into water sources.
- 74. 74 VI. Conclusion The HIA finds that the proposed Lobos CO2 Pipeline provides few benefits for Torrance County, while there are numerous ways in which the project has the potential to adversely impact the health of local residents. Traditional assessments often fail to include a comprehensive analysis of issues such as culture and historical connection to the land, the impacts of changing land use, and the health and equity impacts of changes to economic vitality, exposure to safety risks, and water quality and availability. This HIA aims to raise these issues and the voices of residents who would be impacted by the proposed pipeline, so that they can be included in decision making processes for this and other similar projects. The HIA highlights the unique aspects of history, culture, community and physical environment in Torrance County. Data and analysis presented in the HIA show that while there are many strong social and cultural ties, local communities struggle with high rates of poverty, unemployment and other socioeconomic and health challenges. Given this, it is crucial that decisions about future development in the county recognize and address potential adverse impacts to health and equity, as well as ways in which existing conditions can be improved, particularly for the most highly affected populations. It is important for decision makers to recognize that even though the intensity of individual impacts such as those described in the HIA may vary from minor to severe, that cumulative impacts such as increases in chronic disease and poor mental health can be significant and long term. Recommendations included in this HIA offer ways in which decision makers and other project stakeholders can ensure that the protection of the health and well being of Torrance County residents is made a priority. These recommendations and the values and principles deeply held and expressed by many residents as a part of this HIA process can serve as important guiding principles for future decisions that will affect many generations to come in Torrance County and beyond.
- 75. 75 VII. Recommendations General Recommendations Based on the findings of this HIA, we recommend that: • Kinder Morgan – as the project sponsor – establish a mitigation fund to allocate resources and services to address the adverse impacts of the proposed pipeline on mental and physical health. The fund should be managed by an independent body that includes representation from impacted communities. • With community input, relevant federal and state agencies develop a guidance document for pipeline development in New Mexico. The guidance document should provide examples of best practices to measure, assess, and address how, at a minimum, project activities affect the health and well being of local communities through changes to the following categories: o Land Use o Culture and Connection to the Land o Water Quality and Access o Economic Vitality o Safety Land Use Based on the findings of this HIA, we recommend that: • In an effort to address potential future conflicts between proposed pipeline projects – and development that may be spurred by these projects – and the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the Torrance County Planning and Zoning Board develop and implement a cohesive planning process and plan to guide future development in alignment with the county’s updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan. • The Torrance County Planning and Zoning Board update the Plan through an inclusive process that engages representative leadership from diverse sectors of the Torrance County community including, but not limited to: County, municipal and land grant governing bodies; agriculture/ranching; business/economic development; school districts; public health and safety; soil & water conversations districts; water planning boards; and community, neighborhood/land owner associations. • The Torrance County Planning and Zoning Board and the County Commission proactively use the updated Comprehensive Land Use plan to guide County zoning policy and decisions. • The Torrance County Planning and Zoning Board and the County Commission create and support the development of local delivery systems for energy and water resources that are compatible in design, scale and sensitive to local conditions. • The Torrance County Commission in collaboration with the County Planning and Zoning Board research and designate north/south and east/west utility corridors for infrastructure development. The process for determining these corridors should take into consideration broad community input, existing patterns of land use, historical and cultural impacts, economic impacts, quality and way of life, fragile ecosystems and resources, health and safety. They should also prioritize the use of existing industrial corridors and align with the County’s updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
- 76. 76 • Additional research regarding potentially impacted resident’s connection to land, land uses and health be conducted and presented to decision makers for consideration in any decision related to the proposed pipeline project. • Decision makers in Torrance County and other areas along the proposed pipeline route be provided with information about the impacts of developments similar to the proposed project on land use and health. In order to do this in Torrance County, the County’s Zoning Ordinance should allow for the requirement of a health impact assessment in addition to an environment impact assessment as part of the permitting process for proposed infrastructure development projects of this nature. • In order to ensure more effective consultation with local residents about projects that affect them and their connections to the land, members of tribal, land grant and other communities with historic ties to the land in Torrance County be involved with, or conduct their own studies of sensitive sites/ landscapes that could potentially be impacted by the proposed pipeline project. Culture and Connection to the Land Based on the findings of this HIA, we recommend that: • County decision makers involved in the pipeline project consider the proposed pipeline’s impacts on social cohesion, cultural landscapes and local identity not only after implementation, but throughout the planning process. • Additional research regarding local population’s connection to culture and the land in Torrance County be conducted and presented to decision makers for consideration in any decision related to the proposed pipeline project. If adverse impacts are identified, recommendations should be identified for how to mitigate those. • Members of tribal, land grant and other communities with historic ties to the land in Torrance County be involved with, or conduct their own, studies of culturally and spiritually sacred sites that could potentially be impacted by the proposed pipeline project. • The short and long-‐term impacts of developments similar to the proposed pipeline on cultural sites/landscapes, and connection to culture and identity, be studied, and the findings presented to decision makers in Torrance County and in other areas along the proposed pipeline routes. • The Environmental Protection Agency and Council on Environmental Quality work with agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management to ensure that impacts to cultural resources from proposed projects requiring an EIS are more accurately and comprehensively addressed. Specifically, we recommend that these agencies improve the way in which impacts on cultural landscapes, resources and local identity are included, measured and assessed in the scope of research. Analysis of these issues in the EIS process should include the voice and perspectives of communities who would be impacted by proposed projects. Economic Vitality: Based on the findings of this HIA, we recommend that: • Torrance County Commissioners require the Estancia Valley Economic Development Association or another qualified independent contractor to provide a comprehensive study of the economic impacts of the proposed pipeline. The study should include an analysis of loss of use costs, amount and distribution of tax revenues, award compensation and cost benefit analysis – such as was included in the analysis conducted by Pima County, Arizona’s Administrator’s Office regarding
- 77. 77 Kinder Morgan’s proposed Sierrita natural gas pipeline. The study should be made available for public review and comment. Safety: Based on the findings of this HIA, we recommend that: • The Torrance County Emergency Manager ensure that for pipeline developments of any kind, a protocol for the highest standard safety procedures are put into place before the project becomes operational. For CO2 pipelines, including the proposed Lobos project, safety procedures should follow the gold standard set by the Dakota Gasification Company for their CO2 pipeline running from North Dakota to Canada. • Any resources required to implement, monitor and maintain such safety protocols be provided by the project sponsor. • The County Emergency Manager be trained in the highest standard emergency response protocol for CO2 pipeline accidents. The project sponsor should provide the necessary resources to provide such training. Water: Based on the findings of this HIA, we recommend that: • Given the lack of knowledge about the impacts of CO2 pipelines and CO2 release on ecosystem health, including water resources, prior to any decision about the proposed project, additional studies be conducted to: o Model the impact of potential CO2 release(s) from the proposed pipeline on water resources, accounting for the level, duration and location of the potential exposure to CO2 from the pipeline o Assess the impact of project construction on water use and its relationship to supply, access and quality o Assess the impact of project construction activities on ground and surface water sources specifically Given the varied water table and soil type found throughout Torrance County (and the entire proposed pipeline route), these studies should account specifically for site-‐specific geochemical characteristics, and pay particular attention to areas of shallow groundwater that are more susceptible to being adversely impacted by the proposed pipeline activities. • Kinder Morgan – as the project sponsor – establish a mitigation fund to allocate resources and services to address the adverse impacts of the proposed pipeline on water supply and access. The fund should be managed by an independent body that includes representation from impacted communities.
- 78. 78 VIII. List of Appendices Appendix A. Primary Data Collection Methods Appendix B. Economic Vitality Appendix C. Safety Appendix D. Water
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