Army Corps of Engineers halts work on Dakota Access Pipeline for environmental study

After months of protests surrounding the Dakota Access Pipeline, the Army Corps of Engineers has denied a final permit to continue construction on the pipeline. They are citing an environmental impact study.

https://twitter.com/amshep/status/805520958547234820

BREAKING: NBC News reports Army Corps denies DakotaAccessPipeline Permit near #StandingRock Sioux, camp cheers over #noDAPL

— Brian Thompson (@brian4NY) December 4, 2016

BREAKING: Army Corps of Engineers reportedly halting construction of Dakota Access Pipeline #DAPL https://t.co/Z0SmnL1O34

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 4, 2016

Update:

Here is the full statement from the U.S. Army.

Here’s the full US Army statement: "Army will not grant easement for Dakota Access Pipeline crossing” #NoDAPL https://t.co/RIwGi8eWVE pic.twitter.com/8Uoe6hdyjN

— Brandon Wall (@Walldo) December 4, 2016

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