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TransCanada tweaks pipeline plan to avoid wetlands

Sacramento Bee -- A Canadian company seeking to build a pipeline to transport crude oil from Canada to Gulf Coast refineries has submitted a new application for the southern segment of the project that avoids sensitive wetlands in Texas

TransCanada spokesman Terry Cunha said that is why the company withdrew the initial application that drew the EPA's ire. The decision to drill under the wetlands and in some cases move the pipeline a few feet "to protect a farm house or a grain bin" were done to meet the requirements of the Army Corps of Engineers.
TransCanada believes it will have its permits in place to begin constructing the southern portion of the pipeline this summer, Cunha said.

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Submitted Jun 02, 2012 By: drpepperTX

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2012 6:01:00 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse TransCanada is still trying to find the easiest route to get their product to market so the highest profits can be gained. Wait for the first spill on US soil. TransCanada won't pay for cleanup, but that's okay from the way most people here seem to see it.
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:8,953 Points:754,120 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 11:32:41 PM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse Good to see this article get a lot of readers. Aside from the usual emotional and fact free posts, it's pretty clear that most people understand the benefits, cost efficiency, safety and overall need of pipelines for our country. It has been clearly shown that Canadian oil is technically no different from the South American tar sands oil we currently import. It will also be less expensive and mutually beneficial to both Canada and the US.
teafortwo Champion Author Washington Posts:22,132 Points:1,387,790 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 5:35:51 PM Ignore teafortwo Report Abuse These BIG GREED corporations are only interested in one thing. Obscene profits. AND they do not care who they have to step on. Excellent comment from NHLiveFree ... and bears repeating: Now that is a company with real 'heart' and suddenly so considerate of Texas wet lands even! TransCanada is more likely "tweaking" a few more Congressman to pave the way for the grand scheme and pipeline all the way to China. There is still nothing guaranteed for the USA from this acidic Alberta crude.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,071 Points:2,347,460 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 6:40:01 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse With the huge number of pipelines crossing the US, one more will not matter that much. Tie into existing pipelines whenever possible to reduce material, transportation and labor costs. Avoid sensitive, geological, natural or scenic areas AND surface and ground water aquifer regions. Barry will have his say so, either good or bad. TransCanada has used 'imminent domain' to acquire private property illegally for the pipeline. Private Property is Private Property, it should Not be taken under force or strong persuasion! Big Oil continues to sell fuel and natural gas on the world market for higher prices, there will be NO price reduction for the cost of fuel or natural gas IN the US. 'Coming out of the closet' Barry will support natural gas and oil production for sale on the world market to pay for his ‘spending gone wild’ addiction and receive the huge federal tax income for oil. Barry's economy is not improving but continues to hurt the population. The US ‘oil and natural gas resources’ belong to the citizens of this country and are to be used by those same citizens! Speculators, manipulators and the banks continue to unfairly and unjustly make the driving public pay higher prices at the pump for their benefit. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible! The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
miser709 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,268 Points:1,071,675 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:22:33 AM Ignore miser709 Report Abuse This is the least of their problems. How are they going to push that THICK crude through the pipeline inexpensively? Try building your own refinery. It will not lower the fuel cost in the US if it is sold to the World market. Just added air pollution
uptherefiners Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,048 Points:1,002,000 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:16:43 AM Ignore uptherefiners Report Abuse won't matter. obozo's dead set against it. has too many flunky campaign contributors going bankrupt
armey Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,296 Points:310,355 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:16:10 AM Ignore armey Report Abuse OK!
C.Carpets All-Star Author Oakland Posts:546 Points:2,090,920 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:14:36 AM Ignore C.Carpets Report Abuse Let's make the President of Canada OUR President! Hey if we're gonna have a foreign president I rather have one from Canada than Kenya!
raj_fl Champion Author Trenton Posts:3,219 Points:729,955 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:10:50 AM Ignore raj_fl Report Abuse mmmmm
raj_fl Champion Author Trenton Posts:3,219 Points:729,955 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:10:22 AM Ignore raj_fl Report Abuse mmmmm
raj_fl Champion Author Trenton Posts:3,219 Points:729,955 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:09:50 AM Ignore raj_fl Report Abuse the epa is protecting the corn farms so it can provide ethanol for a dying industry
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,580 Points:2,447,085 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:09:26 AM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse GET THE DARN GOVERNMENT OUT OF THE WAY, and the market will decide what works and what does not.
raj_fl Champion Author Trenton Posts:3,219 Points:729,955 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:08:29 AM Ignore raj_fl Report Abuse this will mean lower gas prices for us that makes sense
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,502 Points:1,512,030 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:07:06 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse There are not many wetlands in Texas. That is why we try to drink Canada dry.
SteelPenny Champion Author Dallas Posts:30,990 Points:2,608,690 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:06:47 AM Ignore SteelPenny Report Abuse Vote Zero'BOY out in November.
jem069 Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,548 Points:689,030 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:05:30 AM Ignore jem069 Report Abuse ok
TheSicilian Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:5,389 Points:1,471,700 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:02:42 AM Ignore TheSicilian Report Abuse obummer will stop it if we dont stop him
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,075 Points:1,733,165 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:01:21 AM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse ood
jessek Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,657 Points:1,280,490 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:56:07 PM Ignore jessek Report Abuse Whatever it takes.
DustyHorse Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,093 Points:1,393,570 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:52:54 PM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse It seems TransCanada is pretty confident. I think they are out of luck until we have a new president.
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:557,730 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:52:09 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Agree with "NHLiveFree"
Dsin44 Champion Author Abbotsford Posts:1,272 Points:273,185 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:48:54 PM Ignore Dsin44 Report Abuse hope not... it is all crap. Sending oil to the gulf..
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,271 Points:590,335 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:47:12 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Good post by nehemiah.....
crewsing Veteran Author Virginia Posts:391 Points:85,030 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:40:22 PM Ignore crewsing Report Abuse Not good
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:11,105 Points:1,624,380 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:39:12 PM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse Now that is a company with real 'heart' and suddenly so considerate of Texas wet lands even! TransCanada is more likely "tweaking" a few more Congressman to pave the way for the grand scheme and pipeline all the way to China. There is still nothing guaranteed for the USA from this acidic Alberta crude.
bonzoonfmb Champion Author Florida Posts:1,792 Points:646,535 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:36:59 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse Do you really want Canada running a pipeline through anywhere in the U.S. just to sell the supply to developing economies like China and India? The issue is not where the oil will go to get to the coast but where it will go after that. It will go to the highest bidder. It won't go to the U.S. It will not lower the U.S. domestic price of gas.
nehemiah Champion Author Portland Posts:4,771 Points:932,565 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:35:26 PM Ignore nehemiah Report Abuse we need more alternatives
soncorn Veteran Author Missouri Posts:286 Points:1,298,220 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:34:21 PM Ignore soncorn Report Abuse I wonder if they have made enough donations to the Obama campaign to get government approval. Chicago politics, pay to play!
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ACTown Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,349 Points:1,432,120 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:27:39 PM Ignore ACTown Report Abuse good thinking, now what are they going to do to stop it?
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milespergallon Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,758 Points:1,910,515 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:22:59 PM Ignore milespergallon Report Abuse Translation: gonna cost more
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serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,574 Points:1,514,080 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:19:06 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse Smart
bikerchicklette Champion Author Washington Posts:5,889 Points:1,297,095 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:16:30 PM Ignore bikerchicklette Report Abuse really ?
1Casey Champion Author Albany Posts:6,538 Points:1,793,685 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:15:29 PM Ignore 1Casey Report Abuse Good ?
PoohMcGoo Champion Author Alabama Posts:3,072 Points:802,410 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:15:14 PM Ignore PoohMcGoo Report Abuse I'm sure they'll recoup any expenses.
mgune9 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:914 Points:200,395 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:13:17 PM Ignore mgune9 Report Abuse how much money will be wasted on the "tweaks"??
jad1960 Champion Author Gary Posts:1,550 Points:404,400 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:07:23 PM Ignore jad1960 Report Abuse Quit talking and do something
goalie1950 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:6,420 Points:1,298,370 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:58:43 PM Ignore goalie1950 Report Abuse Just get on with this Keystone project and built the damn thing already.
darkknight1 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:4,345 Points:897,785 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:57:59 PM Ignore darkknight1 Report Abuse ok
TBRR Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:3,672 Points:599,320 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:57:51 PM Ignore TBRR Report Abuse let the greenies and the epa go back to horse and buggy days. the epa needs to go away.
Goofoff Champion Author Virginia Posts:11,882 Points:2,177,200 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:54:26 PM Ignore Goofoff Report Abuse I read this article too man
Crumbfel Champion Author Virginia Posts:11,554 Points:2,160,585 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:50:39 PM Ignore Crumbfel Report Abuse I read this article
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BBHybrid Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:6,474 Points:1,296,000 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:48:42 PM Ignore BBHybrid Report Abuse horrible project planning
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SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,718 Points:761,230 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:47:19 PM Ignore SpankyMI Report Abuse A tweak here a tweak there, just get it done.
carman11 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,348 Points:693,675 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:44:06 PM Ignore carman11 Report Abuse YES WE MUST PROTECT THE WET LAND. NO MATTER WHAT IT COST. WHAT OTHER COUNTRY CARES. WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN TO PLANET EARTH WHEN THERE IS NO AMERICA TO PROTECT THE WORLD????