Minnesotans for Line 3 gathered and delivered over 11,000 comments
from people who support the pipeline replacement to the Department of
Natural Resources during the public comment period urging the DNR to
approve the permits needed for the project
ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/GovTimWalz?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#GovTimWalzlt;/agt;–Minnesotans for Line 3 today delivered over 11,000 comments to the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from people across the
state who support Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Pipeline Project. The
comments are in response to a number of different applications submitted
by Enbridge for permits that are needed before project construction can
begin. The deadline for submitting comments is May 17th.
“People across Minnesota not only understand how important Line 3 is,
but they also know it has been reviewed like no other project of its
kind and it’s time to move forward,” said Abby Loucks, a member of
Minnesotans for Line 3. “The support we helped gather over the past few
weeks is important because it comes from people who live in northern
Minnesota and are also from across the state. We are confident this
process is nearing the end and we will soon be able to focus on
construction that will be good for Minnesota and even better for the
environment.”
Minnesotans for Line 3 also released a map today that shows the
locations of people who signed cards and petitions in support of the
project. Comments submitted by Line 3 supporters to the DNR focused on
the environmental benefits and importance of replacing an aging part of
Minnesota’s energy infrastructure as well as the need for the permitting
process to move forward.
The review of Line 3 has gone on for more than four years and the
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has four times unanimously voted
to approve it. The company also needs permits from the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, which is expected to hold a public comment
period this summer. Both Agencies decisions about Line 3 permits are
anticipated by November.
About Minnesotans for Line 3
Minnesotans for Line 3 is an active, grassroots organization of people
who understand how important it is to have reliable energy to power our
economy and help maintain everyone’s quality of life. We also know the
best way to protect our environment and natural resources is to replace
aging infrastructure with a state-of-the-art pipeline that uses the
newest technology available. To learn more, visit minnesotansforline3.com
Contacts
Mike Zipko
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