A Call To Action From SD Senator Mark Lapka
On June 25, Congressman Dusty Johnson introduced H.R. 4135, a bill to “to encourage States to participate with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's online dashboard for certain covered projects.”
The bill was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and Rep. Johnson’s staff has made statements that this bill only applies to certain Clean Water Act Projects.
However, South Dakota landowners have sounded the alarm that carbon pipeline projects could be included within this bill, and after careful review of H.R. 4135, one can conclude that factually, carbon pipelines would indeed fall under the umbrella of “covered projects,” effected by this bill.
I respectfully ask Rep. Johnson to withdraw this bill, and I urge everyone to contact his office today if you share these concerns, as well.
Contact Dusty Johnson:
Washington, D.C. Office
Phone: (202) 225-2801, (855) 225-2801
Aberdeen District Office
Phone: (605) 622-1060
Rapid City District Office
Phone: (605) 646-6454
Sioux Falls District Office
Phone: (605) 275-2868
