CEA Testifies in Support of New Pipeline Route
CEA Testifies in Support of New Pipeline Route
Commends Thoroughness, Transparency of Review
ALBION, NE: Today, Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) Executive Vice President Michael Whatley will testify at a public hearing held by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality on the agency’s draft evaluation report for the Keystone XL pipeline.
As part of his prepared testimony, Mr. Whatley concurs with the report’s findings, stating:
“This report clearly demonstrates that the Keystone XL pipeline will be one of the safest pipelines ever constructed. We commend the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality for its dedication to a thorough, scientific-based evaluation and for its consistent engagement with landowners and the public throughout this process. Naysayers will be hard-pressed to find any legitimate flaws in either this process or in this report.”
Referencing the report, Mr. Whatley further noted, “CEA is pleased to see that the re-route process has clearly and effectively resolved concerns about impacts to the environmentally sensitive Sand Hills region. Not only does the report reaffirm that the project with have no significant environmental impact, the report also concludes Keystone XL will be a boon to the Nebraska economy. Workers and taxpayers across the state will benefit from the jobs-and-revenue combo that will help stimulate growth for years.”
Today’s hearing in Albion will be the sole public hearing on the report before the DEQ issues a final version to Governor Heineman. The governor will then determine whether to approve the new route and allow the U.S. Department of State to proceed with its presidential permit application review.
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Comments on the Draft Evaluation Report may be found here.
