MADISON, WI – After over 4 years of review, today, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued the permits under their purview for the Line 5 segment relocation project in Northwest Wisconsin. In response Terry McGowan, President and Business Manager for Wisconsin’s Operating Engineers Local 139 issued the following statement:
“On behalf of the 11,500 members of the Operating Engineers Local 139 we are grateful for the incredibly thorough analysis and thoughtful approach the DNR took in the issuance of these permits. Our members can’t wait to get to work on the Line 5 relocation project that will ensure the continued safe operation of a critical source of energy for our state and region. Wisconsinites can be certain our members, and the other trade unions working on this project, will build the safest pipeline in the country.”
