Three cheers for the irrepressible Beth Duman and Katy Bodenmiller! The latest from David Hasemyer at Inside Climate News asks where Michigan’s elected officials have been. A few choice bits:
Bodenmiller on state elected officials:
“I think it’s their duty to have a keen interest in this pipeline.”
On the recent MTA amicus filing:
Brandon Township Supervisor Kathy Thurman says the collective voice of the association adds authority to the grassroots belief that even a giant corporation like Enbridge must obey the rules.
And from Damon Hill, a spokesman for the federal agency responsible for pipeline regulations:
“PHMSA has pipeline safety regulations that cover design and construction of pipelines,” Hill said. “PHMSA does not have siting and permitting oversight. That lies with the state and local agencies.”