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Line 5 Pipeline Reroute Approved in Wisconsin
Enbridge secures initial permits for Line 5 pipeline reroute in Wisconsin, facing tribal opposition and environmental concerns.
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United States
Us PoliticsEnergy SecurityEnvironmentEnergyLegal DisputePipelineTribal Rights
Wisconsin Department Of Natural ResourcesEnbridgeBad River Band Of Lake Superior ChippewaU.s. Army Corps Of Engineers
Robert BlanchardDana NesselWilliam Conley
- What is the purpose and capacity of the Line 5 pipeline?
- Line 5 transports up to 23 million gallons of oil and natural gas daily. The current pipeline crosses the reservation, and its age raises concerns about the potential for spills.
- What other legal challenges or issues are related to the Line 5 pipeline?
- Other legal challenges involve Line 5, including a lawsuit by Michigan's attorney general seeking to shut down sections of the pipeline running under the Straits of Mackinac. Enbridge is also facing legal action regarding the Line 3 pipeline.
- What action did the Wisconsin DNR take regarding Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline?
- The Wisconsin DNR issued construction permits for Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline reroute around the Bad River Band's reservation, despite tribal opposition and environmental concerns.
- What are some of the conditions imposed on Enbridge for the pipeline reroute?
- The project involves rerouting approximately 41 miles of pipeline, and Enbridge must adhere to over 200 conditions, including a completion deadline of November 14, 2027, and strict environmental monitoring.
- What is the Bad River Band's stance on the pipeline project, and what are their concerns?
- The Bad River Band opposes the project, citing concerns about potential damage to the watershed and wild rice beds, and arguing that the pipeline poses a risk of catastrophic spills. They have sued Enbridge and continue to voice their opposition.