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R42611Economic Policy
Oil Sands and the Keystone XL Pipeline: Background and Selected Environmental Issues
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2012
July 16, 2012
Summary
This report looks at concerns about the Keystone XL pipeline. These include the need for a Presidential Permit, as the pipeline crosses and international border. Additionally, the report discusses specific environmental issues that the Keystone XL proposal raises.
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