KXL: Economist Says State Department Report Doesn’t Calculate Economic Drawbacks Of Pipeline

An economist from Oregon said Monday that the U.S. State Department’s socio-economic study of the Keystone XL pipeline is seriously flawed. The report was not generated by TransCanada but is included as an exhibit for PUC commissioners’ consideration. Kevin Cahill testified for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe at the ongoing Public Utilities Commission hearing, held to determine if TransCanada can meet the 50 conditions imposed on a 2010 permit.

For a thorough look at the Keystone projects and their effects on South Dakota economy, go to the following links to find past SDPB coverage.

http://listen.sdpb.org/post/kxl-pipeline-battle-has-played-out-sd-years

http://listen.sdpb.org/post/state-sees-tax-benefits-keystone-i-pipeline

http://listen.sdpb.org/post/keystone-pipelines-battle-contradictory-politics-and-economics