The debris had been at the bottom of the Straits of
“Favorable weather conditions at the Straits in recent weeks prevented the water from icing over, providing
The rod had moved from its original position near the pipeline and was found resting on the west leg. It never posed a safety or environmental risk to Line 5, the water or ship traffic, Duffy said.
The Canadian-based company's initial decision to wait two months to report the incident irked state regulators.
The twin pipes are part of Line 5, which carries crude oil and natural gas liquids used to make propane. The underground line runs between
Under an agreement with the state,
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