Nebraska Supreme Court decision could decide Keystone route
Posted Dec 11, 2014 11:32 am.
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It’s another hurdle for TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline.
The Supreme Court of Nebraska could be handing down a decision as early as Friday, that would determine the route the pipeline will take through that state.
The decision will be whether to uphold the company’s power of eminent domain, or to rule with three upset landowners.
Randy Thompson is one of the plaintiffs, opposing the project running through his land.
“We’re prepared to live with whatever decision the supreme court comes with. You know, I’d have to say we’re optimistic; we think we have a very strong case,” he said.
Other grassroots groups against Keystone XL say even if the route is approved, they aren’t worried.
Jane Kleeb, Director of Bold Nebraska, argues even if TransCanada does get the thumbs up, the route could still be considered to risky, and there’s no guarantee the project will be approved.
“So either way the Supreme Court decides to rule, it is a lose-lose for TransCanada and we will continue to push our fight to the President, who is the ultimate decision maker on this pipeline,” she said.
Steve Kretzmann, Director of Oil Change International, argues President Barack Obama’s recent comments on the Colbert Report, cast a shadow of doubt on whether his final decision on Keystone will be a thumbs up.
It could be a long wait or a short one: while its possible the decision will be made right away, it could also be delayed until next summer.
