An easement gives one party the right to go onto another party's property. That property may be owned by a private person, a business entity, or a group of owners. Utilities often get easements that allow them to run pipes or phone lines beneath private property. Easements may be obtained for access to another property, called "access and egress", use of spring water, entry to make repairs on a fence or slide area, drive cattle across and other uses. The easement is a real property interest, but separate from the legal title of the owner of the underlying land.
New Hampshire Pipeline Right of Way Grant is a program that aims to provide financial assistance to landowners and organizations for the acquisition and preservation of rights-of-way for natural gas, oil, or other pipelines in the state of New Hampshire. The grant supports projects that improve the transportation and distribution of energy resources, while ensuring the protection of the environment and the rights of landowners. This grant program offers various types of grants, each designed to cater to specific stakeholders: 1. Landowner Grant: This type of grant is available for landowners who have pipeline rights-of-way on their property. The grant assists landowners in managing and maintaining their pipeline right-of-way. It can cover expenses related to land restoration, vegetation control, erosion control, and safety inspections. 2. Conservation Organization Grant: This grant is targeted towards non-profit conservation organizations and land trusts that are actively engaged in acquiring and managing pipeline right-of-way easements. It provides financial assistance for the acquisition, surveying, and monitoring of these easements. 3. Pipeline Company Grant: The Pipeline Company Grant supports pipeline companies operating in New Hampshire, providing funding for projects aimed at improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of pipelines. It can be utilized for pipeline inspection, maintenance, replacement, and environmental protection initiatives. 4. Research and Development Grant: This grant category focuses on promoting innovation in pipeline technologies and practices. It supports research and development projects that aim to enhance the safety, environmental sustainability, and efficiency of pipeline operations in New Hampshire. Through these grants, the New Hampshire Pipeline Right of Way Grant program seeks to ensure the sustainable and responsible development, management, and operation of pipelines across the state of New Hampshire. It encourages collaboration between landowners, conservation organizations, pipeline companies, and researchers to foster a well-maintained and environmentally conscious pipeline infrastructure.
