A Standing Rock Sioux leader expressed both hope and skepticism about the process earlier this month. Nation-to-nation consultation is something that we ve been wanting and continue to want, but we want meaningful consultation, Tribal Councilman Brandon Mauai said. If it s a listening session where this administration is only going to hear us but not take (us) into serious consideration, then let s call it for what it is.
Tribal consultation over Dakota Access comes as part of the lengthy environmental review of the pipeline that began last fall. The study, known as an Environmental Impact Statement, is expected to wrap up in March 2022 and will determine whether the federal government reissues a permit for the lineâs Missouri River crossing after a judge revoked it.
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