In a complete reversal of the expected, early reports say the Army Corps of Engineers has now denied the easement which would allow Energy Transfer Partners to drill and route the Dakota Access Pipeline under the Missouri River. A press release from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe says “the Department of the Army will not approve Read More…
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Major Victory! — Army Corps of Engineers Shelves Construction of DAPL Until Sioux are Consulted
In perhaps one of the most telling victories yet, the Army Corps of Engineers declared Monday that the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline must be shelved until further review. This review includes consultation with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe so it can be thoroughly evaluated to address the concerns of all parties. Energy Transfer Partners applied Read More…