Federal government blocks Dakota Access oil pipeline route

[phill4paul]

Federal government blocks Dakota Access oil pipeline route


CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Sunday that it won't grant an easement for the Dakota Access oil pipeline in southern North Dakota, handing a victory to the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and its supporters, who argued the project would threaten a water source and cultural sites.

North Dakota's leaders criticized the decision, with Gov. Jack Dalrymple calling it a "serious mistake" that "prolongs the dangerous situation" of having several hundred protesters who are camped out on federal land during cold, wintry weather. U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer saying it's a "very chilling signal" for the future of infrastructure in the United States.

The four-state, $3.8 billion project is largely complete except for the now-blocked segment underneath Lake Oahe, a Missouri River reservoir. Assistant Secretary for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy said in a news release that her decision was based on the need to "explore alternate routes" for the pipeline's crossing.

"Although we have had continuing discussion and exchanges of new information with the Standing Rock Sioux and Dakota Access, it's clear that there's more work to do," Darcy said. "The best way to complete that work responsibly and expeditiously is to explore alternate routes for the pipeline crossing."

The company constructing the pipeline, Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners, had said it was unwilling to reroute the project. It and the Morton County Sheriff's Office, which has done much of the policing of the protests, didn't have immediate comment.

U.S. Secretary for the Interior Sally Jewell said in a statement that the Corps' "thoughtful approach ... ensures that there will be an in-depth evaluation of alternative routes for the pipeline and a closer look at potential impacts."

Standing Rock Sioux tribal chairman Dave Archambault didn't immediately respond to messages left seeking comment.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/authorities-conditionally-move-bridge-near-protest-132426831.html

 

[scm]

In two weeks when everyone goes home, construction will continue.

 

[phill4paul]

In two weeks when everyone goes home, construction will continue.

I'm guessing Jan. 20th.

 

[BV2]

In two weeks when everyone goes home, construction will continue.

This and thus.

 

[RonZeplin]

Woot! Obama Trump NWO defeated.

 

[scm]

Woot! Obama Trump NWO defeated.

Meanwhile, Energy Transfer Partners will now be forced to either find a new route or hope that the Trump administration will reconsider the federal easement required to finish construction.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-12-04/us-denies-permit-needed-complete-dakota-access-pipeline

Trump supports completion of Dakota Access Pipeline
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-pipeline-idUSKBN13Q609

I'm guessing Jan. 20th.

Yup. Jan 20-21 constructio will resume. It took me a minute to figure out why you said the 20th

 

[ChristianAnarchist]

I don't understand what the big deal is. They have plenty of funds to re-route the pipeline around the disputed area. The longer they put off the plans the longer until it's completed...

 

[Danke]

I don't understand what the big deal is. They have plenty of funds to re-route the pipeline around the disputed area. The longer they put off the plans the longer until it's completed...

Still have to cross the Missouri some place, right?

 

[ChristianAnarchist]

Still have to cross the Missouri some place, right?

They could even go around Missouri if they had to...

 

[Danke]

They could even go around Missouri if they had to...

How?

 

[ChristianAnarchist]

How?

Arkansas or Iowa...

Thousands of miles available out there that I'm sure don't go through a reservation...

 

[oyarde]

Still have to cross the Missouri some place, right?

I have not seen a map , but would there not already be others crossing the big water somewhere ?

 

[Danke]

Arkansas or Iowa...

Thousands of miles available out there that I'm sure don't go through a reservation...

From the Bakkens, I am still not seeing that.

 

[oyarde]

They should never have tried to take that to Standing Rock .

 

[Danke]

I have not seen a map , but would there not already be others crossing the big water somewhere ?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_River#/media/File:Missouririvermap.jpg

 

[Danke]

They should never have tried to take that to Standing Rock .

Sounds like they were going to supply them with an upgraded water supply:

https://www.facebook.com/notes/scot...ne-protest-/10154529600627457?hc_location=ufi

 

[oyarde]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_River#/media/File:Missouririvermap.jpg

Ya , hard to believe there is not an existing pipeline crossing somewhere already between Bismark & St Louis.

 

[Danke]

Ya , hard to believe there is not an existing pipeline crossing somewhere already between Bismark & St Louis.

It it already at capacity, is it too old, etc.

 

[kpitcher]

So a company is building a pipeline without having all the paperwork in place? That's stupid of them.

The thing I don't know, is this actually tribal land the feds are were going to use eminent domain for the easement or fully federal land for this section?

 

[libertyjam]

So a company is building a pipeline without having all the paperwork in place? That's stupid of them.

The thing I don't know, is this actually tribal land the feds are were going to use eminent domain for the easement or fully federal land for this section?

JFC , not again.