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Deadline for Comments on the Draft EIS for Enbridge Line 5

  • League of Women Voters of Ashland and Bayfield Counties Ashland, WI (map)

PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITY – DRAFT EIS ON ENBRIDGE LINE 5

On Dec. 16, 2021 the DNR released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on Ebridge's proposed relocation of its Line 5 petroleum pipeline in Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties. Access the two-volume Draft EIS below, under Draft Environmental Impact Statement. 

The public is invited to review and provide written comments on the Draft EIS. Comments can be sent by email to DNROEEACOMMENTS@WI.GOV or by U.S. mail to "Line 5 EIS Comments, DNR (EA/7)," 101 South Webster Street, Madison, WI 53707. All electronic and hardcopy comments must be submitted or postmarked no later than Friday, March 4, 2022.

In addition, the DNR will hold a virtual Public Hearing on the draft EIS on Feb. 2, 2022. Details on attending the public hearing and providing testimony will be made available via public notice and on this web page following the New Year: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/EIA/Enbridge.html.

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