Over a half-year of diligent preparation is culminating this month
and next as Line 5 legal activities are set to begin.
Background: Last November, the Wisconsin DNR issued permits and other regulatory approvals that Enbridge Energy needs in order to build a new 41-mile segment of its Line 5 oil pipeline in northern Wisconsin. In response, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) on behalf of 350 Wisconsin, Sierra Club and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, filed a joint petition with Clean Wisconsin for a contested case hearing challenging the permits. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is also challenging the permits. The contested case hearing will begin on August 12 and is expected to last until early October. (Subject to change) https://midwestadvocates.org/wp-content/uploads/Enbridge-DNR250002-Amended-PHC-Report.pdf
Contested Case Hearing Schedule of Events:
Please note: all events start at 9:00 a.m.
–(Concluded.) September 3 in Madison: Public testimony. Note: Members of the public who choose to testify are may be subject to cross-examination by Enbridge attorneys. Hill Farms State Office Building, room S149, 4822 Madison Yards Way.
–September 4 – 12 in Madison: MEA (on behalf of Sierra Club, 350 Wisconsin and League of Women Voters of Wisconsin) and Clean Wisconsin will present their case. Hill Farms State Office Building, Room S149, 4822 Madison Yards Way.
–September 15 – 19 in Ashland: The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa present their case. Northwood Technical College Conference Center, 600 N. 21st Street.
–September 22 – 26 in Madison: Enbridge presents its case.
–September 29 – Oct 3 in Madison: The Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources presents its case. Hill Farms State Office Building, Room S149, 4822 Madison Yards Way.
Public Participation
In person: Any member of the public may attend. Proceedings begin each day at 9:00 a.m.
Virtual: Observe the hearing by video and telephone via Microsoft Teams.
To connect by video, use Teams on the web or the Teams app, then enter the meeting ID: 247 227 844 895 and passcode: aK6Bt7Ye.
To connect by telephone, dial 1-608-571-2209, and then enter the meeting ID: 589 521 165# when prompted.
For more information regarding the contested case and to view the public notice, take a look at this explainer by MEA.
midwestadvocates.org
https://midwestadvocates.org/judge-sets-schedule-for…/
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