Michigan Senators Call For Reclassification Of Enbridge Pipeline

Michigan Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow are asking that pipelines running under the Great Lakes be classified as “offshore”, which would make owners fully liable if there’s an oil spill.

The Enbridge Pipeline runs under the Straits of Mackinac and the
senators say under the Oil Pollution Act the liability for cleanup costs are capped, the rest of the financial responsibility would fall on the state.

If approved Enbridge would have sole responsibility if there’s ever an oil spill.