Army Corps ordered to approve final step to finish Dakota Access Pipeline

The US Army Corps of Engineers has been directed to allow the completion of the Dakota Access Pipeline, North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven said on Tuesday. Although the official easement from the Army Corps has yet to be released, Hoeven and Rep. Kevin Cramer praised the move, which will pave the way for the final phase of the controversial $3.7 billion project. Hoeven said in a statement that he had spoken with Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer on […]