DOJ opened comments on a Keystone Pipeline spill settlement
A proposed Clean Water Act consent decree would require South Bow to pay more than $26.8 million and complete spill-prevention work after the 2022 Keystone rupture in Kansas. Public comments are open through August 14, 2026. (sources: www.epa.gov, regulations.justia.com, www.justice.gov, dockets.justia.com)
The DOJ filed a proposed consent decree to address Clean Water Act violations related to the Keystone Pipeline spill. A 30-day public comment period has been established following the filing.
- The EPA and DOJ reached a settlement with the Keystone Pipeline owner and operator.
- The proposed consent decree includes penalties and measures for spill prevention.
- The public has 30 days to comment on the proposed settlement following its publication.
Why it matters
The settlement aims to address environmental concerns and regulatory compliance following the pipeline rupture.
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