The Nebraska Public Service Commission on March 31 released its ruling on which applicants have been granted official intervenor status in its review of TransCanada’s application for a permit to build its proposed Keystone XL pipeline through Nebraska. Bold’s application was accepted, as were those of 93 landowners on the KXL route, and the others listed below.
ACCEPTED INTERVENORS:
- 93 landowners on the KXL route, 92 of whom will be represented by Domina Law Group
- Ponca Tribe of Nebraska and Yankton Sioux Tribe
- Bold Alliance, Nebraska Sierra Club
- 350.org, Oil Change International
- 35 individuals under the umbrella of “Natural Resources Petitioners”
- Labor unions LiUNA, IBEW, Pipefitters as “Economic Interest Petitioners”
The Public Service Commission is expected to announce by April 17 a schedule of public hearings where members of the public will be able to give testimony, expected to take place April-June in various locations.
