The Army Corps of Engineers has fast-tracked a permit for Enbridge Energy's Line 5 oil and gas pipeline, citing President Trump's energy emergency order. This project involves boring beneath protected wetlands at the Straits of Mackinac, connecting Lakes Michigan and Huron. Tribal groups opposed to the expedited review pulled out of collaboration, raising concerns about environmental impacts. This approach aligns with recent policy changes by the U.S. Department of Interior to accelerate energy project reviews, sparking fears over public engagement in environmental decisions.
There is a massive and real risk that the public won't be able to engage meaningfully with decisions that govern our environment, especially under expedited reviews.
The decision to expedite considerations for the Line 5 project is part of the Army Corps of Engineers' response to a national energy emergency order by President Trump.
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