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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Embroiled in Pipeline Controversy
A federal investigation has revealed that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is facing charges of pipeline obstruction in North Dakota.
The charges stem from the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline, which has been at the center of a heated controversy involving the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and other Native American groups.
According to court documents, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accused of violating federal laws related to the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
The construction of the pipeline was halted in December 2016, pending further review and consultation with Native American tribes.
As a result of the controversy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to reconsider its previous decisions regarding the Lake Oahe site under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or other federal laws.
Construction of the pipeline on Army Corps land bordering or under Lake Oahe will not proceed at this time, and the pipeline company has been asked to voluntarily pause all construction activity within 20 miles east or west of Lake Oahe.
The case has highlighted the need for nationwide reform with respect to considering tribes’ views on infrastructure projects.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has expressed its commitment to working with Native American tribes and other stakeholders to develop a path forward that serves the broadest public interest.
Meanwhile, the Dakota Access pipeline company has been asked to adhere to nonviolence principles and respect the rights of protesters.
The case is ongoing, and further developments are expected in the coming months.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently not facing any prison time, fines, or current status due to this case. The outcome of the case is still pending.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Federal
- Category: Public Corruption|Environmental Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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