BISMARCK, N.D. - The Public Service Commission unanimously
denied a request by Dakota Access LLC to dismiss a complaint filed against them
on Tuesday.
Energy Transfer Partners, the parent company of Dakota
Access Pipeline, failed to notify the PSC about a change in the pipeline route
after the company made an unanticipated discovery of artifacts.
The site, which contained rock cairns (shown in the video at
the website), was preserved, but the commission wasn't notified until 10 days
after the findings which isn't proper protocol.
"The legal requirements for setting forth a claim have
been satisfied, and the determination of the allegation will be made after
hearing of evidence of both parties," said Public Service Commissioner
Julie Fedorchak.
The Commission's Advocacy Staff recommends a $15,000 fine,
but that could change after the hearings.
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