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Feds leave future of Dakota Access pipeline's controversial river crossing unclear in draft review
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday released its draft environmental impact statement of the Dakota Access oil pipeline, but said it's waiting for more input before deciding the future of the line’s controversial river crossing in North Dakota
Jack Dura
Friday 08 September 2023
"Federal officials on Friday released a draft environmental review of the Dakota Access oil pipeline, but said they're waiting for more input before deciding the future of the line’s controversial river crossing in North Dakota.
"The draft was released over three years after a federal judge ordered the environmental review and revoked the permit for the Missouri River crossing, upstream of the #StandingRockSioux Tribe's reservation. The tribe is concerned a pipeline oil spill could contaminate its water supply.
"The environmental review is key for whether the federal government reissues the permit. The pipeline has been operating since 2017, including during the environmental review."