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US Senate passes bill to permit gas pipe in Alaska's Denali park

platts -- The US Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would allow a natural gas pipeline to be built through the Denali National Park in Alaska.

"A natural gas pipeline route through the park would not only be less expensive to build, but could also take advantage of the existing utility corridor, preventing disturbances to wildlife and environmental impacts on undisturbed lands further to the east or west of the park boundary," Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican-Alaska, said in a statement Wednesday.

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Submitted Jan 03, 2013 By: NOTSOGRN

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,834 Points:1,638,195 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 7:40:17 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse OOXXFF: me too.
1006 Champion Author Birmingham Posts:1,106 Points:1,371,110 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 8:51:35 AM Ignore 1006 Report Abuse this a great day in history
DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,496 Points:1,271,125 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:05:25 AM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse If there's a spill, things could get ugly quick.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,606 Points:2,374,185 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:09:45 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse US Senate passes bill to permit gas pipe in Alaska's Denali park? “Take advantage of the existing utility corridor, preventing disturbances to wildlife and environmental impacts on undisturbed lands further to the east or west of the park boundary.” That says it all! Not only will it be less cost to build but less of an impact on wildlife and the land. Make it so! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, vehicle manufactures Produce and the population ‘Drives’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII! - The Day After......
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:11,307 Points:1,651,065 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:43:45 AM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse That's Lisa's story and she's sticking to it! A shame as it defeats the whole puppose of our Denali National Park. Now some scheming Canadian pipeline corporations will pull an end play and piggyback on to this to get caustic Alberta tar sands bitumen to a sea port and on its way to China. How does this all benefit All of us in the USA? [Edited by: NHLiveFree at 1/4/2013 12:45:24 AM EST]
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,626 Points:2,130,690 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:28:23 AM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse Build the pipeline. Make sure all seams are COMPLETELY sealed.
naspa Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,417 Points:380,600 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:20:26 AM Ignore naspa Report Abuse How about not building one at all.
boatfloyd Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:1,863 Points:416,650 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:13:47 AM Ignore boatfloyd Report Abuse More Pipes.
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,306 Points:1,957,205 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:12:24 AM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse Bad, bad move.
wshokie12 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:1,460 Points:244,260 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:10:42 AM Ignore wshokie12 Report Abuse Good.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,992 Points:441,265 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:08:33 AM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse Once again everyone, understand that "Drill, baby, drill!" is code for "Export, baby, export!" Liquified natural gas is selling for a premium on the overseas market. The customers in this country won't see one BTU of that natural gas.
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,639 Points:1,538,755 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:07:58 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse More pipe dreams.
Jmac2008 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,416 Points:908,840 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:07:27 AM Ignore Jmac2008 Report Abuse good, if it already follows other utilities.
RichWLIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:4,256 Points:666,790 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:05:36 AM Ignore RichWLIN Report Abuse Why not?
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,992 Points:441,265 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:04:34 AM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse I don't know if burying a gas line is such a great idea in Alaska. The permafrost is melting and causing the land to buckle and sink. Roads out there are starting to look like roller coaster rides.
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,700 Points:690,875 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:04:23 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Amazing, the Senate actually did something right.
CDMAuto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:3,932 Points:781,555 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:03:04 AM Ignore CDMAuto Report Abuse Old news
Ferdman17 Champion Author Albany Posts:1,430 Points:402,985 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:02:58 AM Ignore Ferdman17 Report Abuse Gee let's see if it really happens.
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,682 Points:1,887,045 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:02:42 AM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse okay
Chris46 Champion Author Dayton Posts:23,954 Points:2,107,475 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:02:38 AM Ignore Chris46 Report Abuse Go for it.
cheaper0ON Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,128 Points:426,730 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:01:48 AM Ignore cheaper0ON Report Abuse Hmmm...
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,838 Points:566,720 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:01:45 AM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Amazing!
skybiker Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,413 Points:1,587,590 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:00:25 AM Ignore skybiker Report Abuse Great!!
Buddy2264 Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,802 Points:2,388,645 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:52:17 PM Ignore Buddy2264 Report Abuse Seems the best move for now, since it is already established.
gsayeg1 All-Star Author Milwaukee Posts:880 Points:151,560 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:48:59 PM Ignore gsayeg1 Report Abuse hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm - seems like just yesterday we were worrying about that duck and goose that may get harmed
J Eric Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:10,393 Points:2,094,855 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:46:55 PM Ignore J Eric Report Abuse Didn't the Senate just, like, get sworn in with new members? So, they just pass a bill without discussing it? Ho-kay!
WIWalt Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,857 Points:442,190 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:46:12 PM Ignore WIWalt Report Abuse Really?
gasmack Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,752 Points:679,840 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:44:16 PM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD!
drz614 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,444 Points:626,295 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:43:15 PM Ignore drz614 Report Abuse folks, do u really believe this gas will hit the lower 48? it is destined for overseas markets.
Prodaddy Champion Author Houston Posts:8,521 Points:1,922,885 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:43:12 PM Ignore Prodaddy Report Abuse I think CNG vehicles would be better
Gassed01 Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,485 Points:1,827,340 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:40:34 PM Ignore Gassed01 Report Abuse The resources aren't any good if you can't get them out.
SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,623 Points:1,739,410 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:35:26 PM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse drill baby drill
charg3rguy1991 All-Star Author Greensboro Posts:867 Points:269,035 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:34:39 PM Ignore charg3rguy1991 Report Abuse doesn't sound like a good idea. Just spend the extra coin and build around the park. I mean National Parks are protected land for a reason.
milespergallon Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,890 Points:1,937,035 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:30:00 PM Ignore milespergallon Report Abuse Now we need NATURAL GAS BASED vehicles on our roads
FuelOilOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,842 Points:1,184,595 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:28:58 PM Ignore FuelOilOH Report Abuse If the State of Alaska don't mind building it, I don't mind if they do.
bevmill Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,721 Points:628,225 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:28:00 PM Ignore bevmill Report Abuse That's good.
SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,836 Points:785,590 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:25:51 PM Ignore SpankyMI Report Abuse Did the Senators get the EPAs blessing on this deal?
grandamgt1 Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,496 Points:1,268,980 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:22:45 PM Ignore grandamgt1 Report Abuse Good, now let's work on that 2013 budget.
hrtdi All-Star Author Vermont Posts:913 Points:179,290 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:21:51 PM Ignore hrtdi Report Abuse we need oil for sure. Let's just hope that it will be done with the objectives of minimizing impacts on the wildlife and environnement and not only for profits...
Yonkers111 Champion Author Scranton Posts:8,342 Points:859,135 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:21:22 PM Ignore Yonkers111 Report Abuse Maybe the park will collect fees and generate some income.
nwsynthetics Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,019 Points:354,400 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:21:04 PM Ignore nwsynthetics Report Abuse Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,854 Points:628,695 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:20:06 PM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse In a park...hmmm...great place for it...
MINIWINI598 Champion Author Washington Posts:3,175 Points:547,375 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:18:15 PM Ignore MINIWINI598 Report Abuse Preventing disturbances to wildlife and environment - I think not!
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:8,057 Points:1,601,705 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:13:06 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse a last ditch effort before the Senate regrouped
BMWer Champion Author Calgary Posts:2,191 Points:1,692,125 Joined:Dec 2003	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:11:38 PM Ignore BMWer Report Abuse The Senate actually approved a bill??
rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,212 Points:2,497,540 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:09:24 PM Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse Remarkable... the democratically controlled senate actually passed a bill that does not SHI... on the rest of the population. Now if they could only pass a budget as required by law for the first time in more than 4 years... then that would really be news.
Carol7777 All-Star Author Houston Posts:869 Points:175,910 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:08:46 PM Ignore Carol7777 Report Abuse I know we need the oil. However, Denali is a magnificent park & wildlife preserve. It would diminish a national treasure if there are adverse effects on the environment or wildlife.
SandeeC Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,129 Points:477,510 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:07:48 PM Ignore SandeeC Report Abuse It's all wait and see. We need the gas and some way to get it down south. So it makes sense to put it through an existing corridor. As for leaks - there's always a danger. So just do it safely!
PissedATthePump All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:507 Points:119,580 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:07:33 PM Ignore PissedATthePump Report Abuse A "pipeline through Denali" sounds more shocking than the reality. At least someone is using their head and plan to limit the impact of this pipeline by keeping it within an existing right of way.
Cellsite Champion Author Appleton Posts:1,326 Points:312,135 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:06:10 PM Ignore Cellsite Report Abuse Build it!