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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:18,811 Points:1,635,270 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:3,486 Points:1,269,075 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:33,553 Points:2,371,260 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:11,289 Points:1,649,075 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:6,616 Points:2,128,740 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:1,407 Points:377,900 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:1,853 Points:414,700 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:13:47 AM Ignore boatfloyd Report Abuse More Pipes.
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,296 Points:1,955,255 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:1,450 Points:242,310 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:10:42 AM Ignore wshokie12 Report Abuse Good.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,985 Points:439,540 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:5,629 Points:1,536,205 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:07:58 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse More pipe dreams.
Jmac2008 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,406 Points:906,890 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:4,238 Points:664,615 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:3,985 Points:439,540 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:2,676 Points:688,925 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:3,922 Points:779,605 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:03:04 AM Ignore CDMAuto Report Abuse Old news
Ferdman17 Champion Author Albany Posts:1,415 Points:400,060 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:10,667 Points:1,884,120 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:02:42 AM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse okay
Chris46 Champion Author Dayton Posts:23,939 Points:2,107,250 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:02:38 AM Ignore Chris46 Report Abuse Go for it.
cheaper0ON Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,113 Points:423,805 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:01:48 AM Ignore cheaper0ON Report Abuse Hmmm...
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,827 Points:564,770 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:01:45 AM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Amazing!
skybiker Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,398 Points:1,584,665 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:00:25 AM Ignore skybiker Report Abuse Great!!
Buddy2264 Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,787 Points:2,386,470 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:872 Points:150,400 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:10,383 Points:2,092,905 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:1,847 Points:440,990 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:2,434 Points:624,345 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:8,511 Points:1,921,810 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:6,475 Points:1,825,390 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:8,613 Points:1,737,585 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:862 Points:267,310 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:9,880 Points:1,935,085 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:2,711 Points:626,275 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:28:00 PM Ignore bevmill Report Abuse That's good.
SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,826 Points:783,640 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:2,471 Points:1,265,855 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:903 Points:177,340 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:3,843 Points:626,745 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:3,160 Points:544,450 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:8,047 Points:1,599,755 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:2,181 Points:1,690,175 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:7,202 Points:2,495,590 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:859 Points:173,960 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:3,119 Points:476,010 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:1,321 Points:310,385 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 11:06:10 PM Ignore Cellsite Report Abuse Build it!