Hearing Set on Oil Pipeline that Would Cross Lake Sakakawea

  A proposed pipeline across Lake Sakakawea is on the event schedule for the Public Service Comission. A formal hearing will be held in Stanley on August 21st regarding the pipeline proposed between Keene and Palermo. Details from the Grand Forks Herald.

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Public Service Commision Budget Drops Rail Safety Program

The $972,000 program would have added three full-time positions in the Public Service Commissions budget focused on railroad inspections and safety. Full story on the debate from the Bismarck Tribune.

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Pipeline Company Responsible for ND’s Largest Spill in Front of Public Service Commission

Summit Midstream, the company responsible for January’s largest-ever oil development related spill was in front of the Public Service Commission last Wednesday seeking approval for expansion and replacement of existing pipelines. Company  representatives commented on improvements that are being made to their gathering systems.

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State Aims to Hire Pipeline Inspectors

The State needs more inspectors to keep up with growing infrastructure, and competition in hiring good people means they aren’t going to come cheap.

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87 Turbine Wind Farm Near Beulah Approved

The Public Service Commission voted unanimously to grant the permit and allow the project to  move forward. The developer is Antelope Hills Wind Project LLC of Santa Barbara, CA.  

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