US Army Corps Recommends Continuation of Dakota Access Pipeline Operations with Conditions
DEFENSE
The US Army Corps of Engineers has recommended that the Dakota Access Pipeline continue operations, contingent upon enhanced groundwater monitoring and new leak detection measures, following a final Environmental Impact Statement. This decision supports the pipeline's operator, Energy Transfer, amid ongoing legal challenges, particularly from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, who raise concerns about environmental risks. The recommendation moves the project closer to resolution, despite anticipated further court challenges.

Dec 22, 2025, 5:40 PM