Enbridge Energy Co. v. Dane Cnty.

¶ 1 This case involves a conditional use permit issued by a Dane County zoning committee that allows the operator of a crude oil pipeline to significantly expand the volume of oil pumped through the line. The permit contains conditions requiring Enbridge Energy Company to "procure and maintain" insurance with detailed specifications that would, in the view of the zoning committee, ensure the availability of sufficient funds for remediation, clean up, and payment for damages in the event of a crude oil spill.1

¶ 2 One notable feature of this case is that the state legislature enacted a new law…