Corps Issues Final Dakota Access Pipeline Crossing Decision
Published Date: 6/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially decided to allow the Dakota Access Pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe in North Dakota, but with extra safety rules. This affects local communities, the environment, and the pipeline company, ensuring the project moves forward carefully. The decision is now public, so everyone knows the plan and what comes next.
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Easement approved for Lake Oahe crossing
You who live near Lake Oahe in North Dakota are affected because the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed a Record of Decision that grants an easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe. The Final Environmental Impact Statement for this project was published on December 19, 2025, and the notice of the Record of Decision was published on June 5, 2026.
Easement includes additional safety conditions
The easement granted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers includes additional conditions for the Dakota Access Pipeline crossing beneath Lake Oahe. These extra conditions are intended to add safety or environmental requirements for the pipeline's operation at that crossing.
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