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Pentagon to Approve Dakota Access Pipeline
The Guardian reports [theguardian.com] that the U.S. Army sent a letter, dated 7 February, to member of Congress Raúl Grijalva [wikipedia.org], saying it would grant a permit for the construction of the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline [wikipedia.org]. Work could resume as early as 8 February.
“I have determined that there is no cause for completing any additional environmental analysis,” wrote Douglas W Lamon, the senior official performing the duties of assistant secretary of the army, wrote in a notice to the federal register.
previous stories:
- Army Corp [sic] of Engineers Now Accepting Public Comment on the Dakota Access Pipeline [soylentnews.org]
- Army Corps of Engineers Blocks the Dakota Access Pipeline [soylentnews.org]
- Standing Rock Protester May Lose Her Arm Because of Police Grenades [soylentnews.org]
- Water Cannons Used in Sub-Freezing Temperatures at Dakota Access Oil Pipeline Protest [soylentnews.org]
- Standing Rock Protestors Gassed and Attacked; Bundy Gang Acquitted [soylentnews.org]
- Journalist Charged in North Dakota with Rioting; Case is Dismissed [soylentnews.org]
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