U-M report says federal pipeline regulators rarely enforce safety rules, leaving Line 5 at risk

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 1,177

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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While attorneys for a major Canadian pipeline company argue that federal regulators hold sole authority in regulating pipelines across the country, a recent report argues that national-level oversight is not strict enough to prevent oil spills and other safety concerns.

Enbridge, which operates the controversial Line 5 pipeline, is currently embroiled in legal battles with state officials over efforts to shut down a four-mile segment of the pipeline operating in the Straits of Mackinac, …

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