Gov. Rick Snyder called for immediate repairs to the aging, controversial oil pipeline located in the Straits of Mackinac on Wednesday, following the discovery that operator Enbridge damaged the pipes' protective enamel coating.
"Protection of Michigan’s natural resources is of utmost importance, and I am greatly concerned by the new information regarding Line 5," Snyder said in a statement. "I have directed our departments to accelerate an aggressive review of Enbridge operations and maintenance procedures throughout the state."
According to several state departments, an enamel coating that protects the pipes from corrosion was found to be damaged in some areas during an inspection earlier this month.…