Michigan Tech Prepares To Conduct Line 5 Risk Analysis

Michigan Tech is looking to lead a team of researchers to conduct an independent risk analysis of Enbridge’s Line 5.

Director of the Great Lakes Research Center Guy Meadows detailed a proposal Monday to the Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board.

If approved, Michigan Tech would lead a team made up of 41 researchers from nine universities and other organizations.

The purpose of the study would be to analyze the environmental and economic impacts of a “worst-case scenario” spill or release.

The proposal is expected to be submitted to the State of Michigan later this month with the analysis beginning as early as mid-January, if approved.

Meadows said the final risk analysis report could be delivered in August 2018.

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