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Today, Reps. Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Candice Miller (MI-10) issued the following statement after receiving notice that Plains LPG Services, LP has withdrawn its request to the State Department for a federal permit allowing the transport of oil through aging pipelines under the St. Clair River: 

“We are thrilled to hear that Plains LPG has decided to withdraw its request to the State Department for a permit to transport oil through a pair of 98-year-old pipelines under the St. Clair River. As we’ve said, given the strong currents in the St. Clair, any spill would quickly spread and have a devastating impact on the entire region, which is why we petitioned the State Department to extend the public comment period so that more stakeholders could weigh in. As a result of this extension and increased transparency, the State Department received nearly 700 additional comments pointing out that too little is known about the construction and current condition of the pipelines for anyone to be confident that they can safely transport oil. Fortunately, by withdrawing their request, Plains LPG has put to rest the valid concerns over shipping crude oil through these pipes.”