Enbridge Line 3 Oil Pipeline Project Wins Minn. Water Permit

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency grants Enbridge so-called 401 Water Quality Certification to build its Line 3 Pipeline replacement through the state, according to letter posted on agency website.

• “There is reasonable assurance that the activity will be conducted in a manner that will not violate applicable water quality standards”
• Permit granted with 35 conditions
• “Enbridge has now received all ten of the DNR permits and authorizations for the safety and maintenance focused Line 3 Replacement Project. The project still needs final permits and authorizations before construction can begin”: co. said in emailed statement
• NOTE: Water permit is key to advancing ...