Standing Rock Sioux: US Army Corps of Engineers to deny current route for Dakota Access pipeline following months of protests - NBC News
The Standing Rock Sioux tribe issued a statement that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to not approve an easement allowing the Dakota Access pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe. The announcement comes after months of demonstrations near Cannon Ball, N.D., that have led to arrests and several violent confrontations between law enforcement officers and protesters. A part of the Energy Transfer Partners-owned pipeline was set to run under the lake on the tribe's reservation, and protesters say it will threaten water resources and sacred sites. State officials had argued it was too late to reroute the project. In November, the Obama administration delayed a decision on whether pipeline construction will go forward, adding that it will hold more talks with tribal leaders. In a statement issued Sunday, Assistant Secretary of the Army Jo-Ellen Darcy said she based her decision on a need to explore alternate routes, adding "it's clear that there's more work to do."
Activists celebrate at the Oceti Sakowin Camp on the edge of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation Cannon Ball, ND, after hearing US Army Corps of Engineers told Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Archambault the current route of Dakota Access pipeline will be denied - @JimWatson_AFP
The Standing Rock Sioux tribe issued a statement that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to not approve an easement allowing the Dakota Access pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe. The announcement comes after months of demonstrations near Cannon Ball, N.D., that have led to arrests and several violent confrontations between law enforcement officers and protesters. A part of the Energy Transfer Partners-owned pipeline was set to run under the lake on the tribe's reservation, and protesters say it will threaten water resources and sacred sites. State officials had argued it was too late to reroute the project. In November, the Obama administration delayed a decision on whether pipeline construction will go forward, adding that it will hold more talks with tribal leaders. In a statement issued Sunday, Assistant Secretary of the Army Jo-Ellen Darcy said she based her decision on a need to explore alternate routes, adding "it's clear that there's more work to do."
US Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-ND, on Dakota Access pipeline: 'Today's unfortunate decision sends a very chilling signal to others who want to build infrastructure in this country. Roads, bridges, transmission lines, pipelines, wind farms and water lines will be very difficult, if not impossible, to build when criminal behavior is rewarded this way'
US Army Corps of Engineers statement on Dakota Access pipeline: '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. The best way to complete that work responsibly and expeditiously is to explore alternate routes for the pipeline crossing'
The Standing Rock Sioux tribe issued a statement that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to not approve an easement allowing the Dakota Access pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe. The announcement comes after months of demonstrations near Cannon Ball, N.D., that have led to arrests and several violent confrontations between law enforcement officers and protesters. A part of the Energy Transfer Partners-owned pipeline was set to run under the lake on the tribe's reservation, and protesters say it will threaten water resources and sacred sites. State officials had argued it was too late to reroute the project. In November, the Obama administration delayed a decision on whether pipeline construction will go forward, adding that it will hold more talks with tribal leaders. In a statement issued Sunday, Assistant Secretary of the Army Jo-Ellen Darcy said she based her decision on a need to explore alternate routes, adding "it's clear that there's more work to do."
Activists celebrate at the Oceti Sakowin Camp on the edge of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation Cannon Ball, ND, after hearing US Army Corps of Engineers told Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Archambault the current route of Dakota Access pipeline will be denied - @JimWatson_AFP
The Standing Rock Sioux tribe issued a statement that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to not approve an easement allowing the Dakota Access pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe. The announcement comes after months of demonstrations near Cannon Ball, N.D., that have led to arrests and several violent confrontations between law enforcement officers and protesters. A part of the Energy Transfer Partners-owned pipeline was set to run under the lake on the tribe's reservation, and protesters say it will threaten water resources and sacred sites. State officials had argued it was too late to reroute the project. In November, the Obama administration delayed a decision on whether pipeline construction will go forward, adding that it will hold more talks with tribal leaders. In a statement issued Sunday, Assistant Secretary of the Army Jo-Ellen Darcy said she based her decision on a need to explore alternate routes, adding "it's clear that there's more work to do."
US Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-ND, on Dakota Access pipeline: 'Today's unfortunate decision sends a very chilling signal to others who want to build infrastructure in this country. Roads, bridges, transmission lines, pipelines, wind farms and water lines will be very difficult, if not impossible, to build when criminal behavior is rewarded this way'
US Army Corps of Engineers statement on Dakota Access pipeline: '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. The best way to complete that work responsibly and expeditiously is to explore alternate routes for the pipeline crossing'