Michigan issues Line 5 permits despite conceding its ‘significant impacts’
Permits for the Great Lakes Tunnel Project under the Straits of Mackinac were issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Wednesday.
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5 sourcesLine 5 tunnel in Michigan clears major permitting hurdle, in blow to opposition
Michigan issues Line 5 permits despite conceding its ‘significant impacts’
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1 sourceMichigan DNR, EGLE issues Line 5 permits with conditions to protect affected plants, animals, wetlands
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2 developments- Jul 15State agencies issue permits for pipeline tunnel under Straits of Mackinac
- Jul 16Michigan issues Line 5 permits despite conceding its ‘significant impacts’
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