Judge Allows Pipeline, but Government Pauses Construction.

[elleng]

BISMARCK — A federal judge cleared the way on Friday for a disputed oil pipeline to be laid just north of a Native American reservation in North Dakota.

But moments after the ruling came down, the United States government issued a statement saying it would, for the time being, not allow the pipeline to be built underneath a dammed section of the Missouri River that has become a focal point of the pipeline dispute. The statement, from the Justice and Interior Departments and the Army, urged the pipeline company to pause construction.'>>>

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/10/us/judge-approves-construction-of-oil-pipeline-in-north-dakota.html?

[misterhighwasted]

1. Urged them to pause construction or ordered them to halt it?

Just curiios.

[elleng]

2. Says: 'The United States government ordered a pause in construction.'

and continues: 'The order came after a federal judge’s ruling rejected efforts by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to halt construction of the Dakota Access pipeline, which would run just north of their reservation boundaries.

Moments after the ruling came down, the United States government issued a statement saying it would, for the time being, not allow the pipeline to be built underneath a dammed section of the Missouri River that has become a focal point of the pipeline dispute. The statement, from the Justice and Interior Departments and the Army, urged the pipeline company to pause construction.'

So, good question.

Another view: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141568758

[misterhighwasted]

4. Ya. So now what. Everyone go home? Halt it until an appeal is satisfied?

Hmm. Okaay then.

[womanofthehills]

9. Don't foget the people of Iowa are fighting this pipeline too - it's heating up in Iowa

Iowans are gearing up big time - they are having "non violent civil disobedience" workshops. Eminent domain is being used in Iowa - farmers are filing lawsuits. ""Bold Iowa" and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe are supporting each other - I doubt anyone will go home. "Bold Nebraska" was formed to stop Keystone Pipeline and they are also helping in the fight against DAPL.

[misterhighwasted]

11. Its like forming a Union. Organizing in numbers for a fair outcome is how to do it.

I was very relieved when Kleeb joined the Standing Rock protest group.
She is well versed in going up against the big oil corps & she has access to others in govt & such legal dealings as this.
Its a fine line of legal steps and if you don't have access to the proper channels to get you from point A to point B, its pretty tough to maneuver.

[Mike__M]

3. Here's a link to the joint statement

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/joint-statement-department-justice-department-army-and-department-interior-regarding-standing

"In the interim, we request that the pipeline company voluntarily pause all construction activity within 20 miles east or west of Lake Oahe."

[elleng]

5. Thanks.

[misterhighwasted]

7. Well it'll be interesting to see if they voluntarily halt construction.

I don't like the sound of it.
Sorta sounds like a de-escalation tactic to quiet the protest.

But then I may be a bit suspicious considering the parties involved

[womanofthehills]

10. With the elections coming up - they definitely want to slow things down

[womanofthehills]

6. 3 Federal Agencies blocked pipeline at Lake Oahe pending review

The federal court ruled against the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe today but, in a stunning move, three federal agencies have blocked the pipeline at Lake Oahe pending a thorough review and reconsideration of the process. In a joint press release, the Department of Justice, Department of the Army, and the Department of the Interior said that they will not allow the pipeline to be built on U.S. Army Corps land bordering or under Lake Oahe. The agencies requested that Dakota Access voluntarily pause all construction activity within 20 miles east or west of the lake. They also set the stage for a nationwide reform, establishing consultation with tribes regarding the need for meaningful tribal input for all pipeline projects in the future. This federal statement is a game changer for the Tribe and we are acting immediately on our legal options, including filing an appeal and a temporary injunction to force DAPL to stop construction.

https://www.facebook.com/Standing-Rock-Sioux-Tribe-402298239798452/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf

Justice News
Department of Justice
Office of Public Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, September 9, 2016
Joint Statement from the Department of Justice, the Department of the Army and the Department of the Interior Regarding Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The Department of Justice, the Department of the Army and the Department of the Interior issued the following statement regarding Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:

“We appreciate the District Court’s opinion on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. However, important issues raised by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and other tribal nations and their members regarding the Dakota Access pipeline specifically, and pipeline-related decision-making generally, remain. Therefore, the Department of the Army, the Department of Justice, and the Department of the Interior will take the following steps.

The Army will not authorize constructing the Dakota Access pipeline on Corps land bordering or under Lake Oahe until it can determine whether it will need to reconsider any of its previous decisions regarding the Lake Oahe site under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or other federal laws. Therefore, construction of the pipeline on Army Corps land bordering or under Lake Oahe will not go forward at this time. The Army will move expeditiously to make this determination, as everyone involved — including the pipeline company and its workers — deserves a clear and timely resolution. In the interim, we request that the pipeline company voluntarily pause all construction activity within 20 miles east or west of Lake Oahe.

“Furthermore, this case has highlighted the need for a serious discussion on whether there should be nationwide reform with respect to considering tribes’ views on these types of infrastructure projects. Therefore, this fall, we will invite tribes to formal, government-to-government consultations on two questions: (1) within the existing statutory framework, what should the federal government do to better ensure meaningful tribal input into infrastructure-related reviews and decisions and the protection of tribal lands, resources, and treaty rights; and (2) should new legislation be proposed to Congress to alter that statutory framework and promote those goals.

“Finally, we fully support the rights of all Americans to assemble and speak freely. We urge everyone involved in protest or pipeline activities to adhere to the principles of nonviolence. Of course, anyone who commits violent or destructive acts may face criminal sanctions from federal, tribal, state, or local authorities. The Departments of Justice and the Interior will continue to deploy resources to North Dakota to help state, local, and tribal authorities, and the communities they serve, better communicate, defuse tensions, support peaceful protest, and maintain public safety.

“In recent days, we have seen thousands of demonstrators come together peacefully, with support from scores of sovereign tribal governments, to exercise their First Amendment rights and to voice heartfelt concerns about the environment and historic, sacred sites. It is now incumbent on all of us to develop a path forward that serves the broadest public interest.”
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Office of Public Affairs
Updated September 9, 2016

[misterhighwasted]

8. Thanks Now this sounds respectful..

They also set the stage for a nationwide reform, establishing consultation with tribes regarding the need for meaningful tribal input for all pipeline projects in the future. This federal statement is a game changer for the Tribe and we are acting immediately on our legal options, including filing an appeal and a temporary injunction to force DAPL to stop construction.


Stunning indeed.