Loading chat...

ND HCR3011

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Charles Damschen

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

65th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends appreciation to the President of the United States for expediting approval of the easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline

  • Requests federal government reimbursement to North Dakota for all expenses incurred due to Dakota Access Pipeline protests and permitting delays, which totaled over $32 million in loans to the Adjutant General

  • The 1,172-mile Dakota Access Pipeline is projected to transport 470,000 barrels of oil per day, equivalent to more than 658 rail cars or 2,350 semi-truck loads daily

  • Notes the pipeline is constructed with extra-thick steel and double walls, equipped with shut-off valves on both sides of the river, and monitored continuously; 97 percent is on private land with only 1 percent impacting U.S. waterways

  • Directs the Secretary of State to forward copies of the resolution to the President, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Dakota Congressional Delegation, and leadership of both houses of Congress

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution extending appreciation to the President of the United States for expediting the approval of the easement required for the completion of the Dakota Access Pipeline, and requesting the federal government reimburse the state of North Dakota for all expenses incurred as a result of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests and permitting delays.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/07

4/7/2017

Committee Referrals

Energy and Natural Resources1/19/2017

Full Bill Text

No bill text available