The Latest: ND gov. criticizes delay in oil pipeline
Source: Associated Press
Updated 6:35 pm, Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., center, an environmental attorney and president of the New York-based Waterkeeper Alliance, speaks with opponents of the Dakota Access oil pipeline at the main protest camp Tuesday
CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) The Latest on protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. (all times local):
4:50 p.m.
North Dakota's governor is criticizing a potential delay in completion of the Dakota Access oil pipeline.
Gov. Jack Dalrymple said Tuesday that an additional delay "does nothing but prolong and intensify the public safety issues imposed on Morton County and the state of North Dakota since the beginning of August," when protests against the pipeline broke out.
On Monday, the Army Corps of Engineers called for more study and input from the Standing Rock Sioux before it decides whether to allow the pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe. The tribe says the pipeline threatens drinking water and cultural sites.
Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/The-Latest-Tribal-leader-encouraged-by-Dakota-10615201.php
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Gov. Jack Dalrymple
James48
(4,426 posts)Take all the time needed.
rdking647
(5,113 posts)the government really doesnt have a legal reason to delay it. the army corp of engineers admited that energy transfer followed the law in getting the initial ok.
they will challenge the delay in court which will cost time and money and they will probably win. even if they lose any delay will be overturned when trump takes over. so really whats the point other than wasting money????
Piedras
(247 posts)I applaud the Sioux water protectors and their allies for their standing strong against the very real threat to their lives and culture that the DAPL poses. Perhaps some lenders will re-evaluate and pull out their financial support for the pipeline.