Army Corps of Engineers issues permit for Enbridge Line 5 pipeline reroute

(WKOW) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued an individual permit to a controversial oil pipeline project running through northern Wisconsin.

The permit will cover construction-related impacts to waterways during Enbridge Energy's Line 5 reroute project.

The St. Paul District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it has affirmed that Enbridge's application complies with all applicable federal laws and regulations. The Army Corps says the permit authorizes Enbridge to work within waters regulated by the federal government, but it does not regulate the siting of the pipeline nor any substance being transported within it.

“The approval of the Enbridge Line 5 reroute application is a great success and will advance the President’s energy dominance agenda for America. This permit deci