Illegitimate Easement Granted  #NoDAPL
Channel: Sarah McGovern
Date: 2017-02-10

Update 2/10/17:
Even though the Army and Federal Registry websites don't reflect the reality of the easement, and even though we should still send comments and challenge this, I found more documentation that shows the easement has been granted.  I am so sorry..  This is in no way a just outcome and we will not stop objecting, but the paperwork has been signed..  Here is what I found.. the actual easement: 

https://www.indianz.com/docs/dapl/easement020817/dapleasement020817.pdf

Keep in mind, the way this came about was so illegitimate that it may soon fall apart under more legal scrutiny.  Keep heart.  This is not over by a long shot still.  Here is the injunction the Cheyenne Sioux filed in response just today: 

https://www.indianz.com/docs/dapl/crstpi020917/motionforpi.pdf

2/09/17:
No easement has been legitimately granted. This is vital to get clear on now, because people need to make their public comments before February 20, 2017. The Army is still taking your comments. Please send them certified mail and keep a copy for your records. Your comments are likely being tampered with. Your voices are more powerful than ever - please use them now.

Here are the links in this video so you can see all of this for yourself:

http://www.usace.army.mil/Dakota-Access-Pipeline/FAQs/

http://www.usace.army.mil/Dakota-Access-Pipeline/

https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=USA-2017-HQ-0003

https://www.army.mil/asacw

https://www.army.mil/article/180820/dakota_access_pipeline_notice_of_intent

https://www.regulations.gov/docketBrowser?rpp=25&so=DESC&sb=commentDueDate&po=0&D=USA-2017-HQ-0003

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/18/2017-00937/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-impact-statement-in-connection-with-dakota-access-llcs#addresses

"You may mail or hand deliver written comments to Mr. Gib Owen, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, 108 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-0108. Advance arrangements will need to be made to hand deliver comments. Please include your name, return address, and “NOI Comments, Dakota Access Pipeline Crossing” on the first page of your written comments. Comments may also be submitted via email to Mr. Gib Owen, at gib.a.owen.civ@mail.mil." 
(https://www.federalregister.gov/…/notice-of-intent-to-prepa…)

"In response to public feedback, we have established a comment line for those interested in voicing their thoughts and concerns on the Dakota Access Pipeline project. Interested parties can call (202) 761-8700." (http://www.usace.army.mil/Dakota-Access-Pipeline/FAQs/)

#nodapl