MOUNT PLEASANT, MI (MPRN)-- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers took public comment Monday regarding Enbridge Energy’s request for a permit to build a tunnel to house the Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac.
Residents and various state business and environmental groups weighed in on the project.
As part of the process, the Army Corps will determine whether an additional environmental impact review of the project is necessary.
Katie Otanez is with the Army Corps. She says they’re aware of Governor Whitmer’s order to shut down the Line 5 pipeline.
“The Governor’s order did not terminate the state’s review of Enbridge’s application for the proposed pipeline tunnel and the Corps review will also continue. We are considering how the order may affect our permit review.”
In a statement, Enbridge Energy said they’re happy their application is moving forward in a timely manner.
The state is also in the process of reviewing applications for the project.