While some opponents say other existing pipelines have enough capacity to handle Line 5’s oil, the report says that’s not feasible, despite keeping it on the list of options. The report also says the only age-related threat to the pipes’ integrity is from vibrations caused by powerful currents in the straits. An opposition coalition called Oil and Water Don’t Mix said the report does nothing to ease its worries. “We have more than enough information to know this pipeline does not belong in the Great Lakes,” co-ordinator Sean McBrearty said. Public feedback sessions were scheduled for Dec. 6 in Taylor, Dec. 12 in St. Ignace and Dec. 13 in Traverse City.

Source: National Post November 20, 2017 21:33 UTC