Post by Logan on May 7, 2016 5:26:55 GMT -6
Scott Walker declares energy emergency after pipeline temporarily shuts down
Gov. Scott Walker issued an executive order Friday declaring a statewide energy emergency following the temporary shutdown of the West Shore pipeline.
According to the executive order, a portion of the pipeline between Milwaukee and Green Bay was shut down after an anomaly was detected.
To circumvent potential gasoline and diesel shortages in the state, Walker’s order waives various federal and state limitations on the number of hours petroleum carrier drivers can work weekly.
Walker said he took action to give truck drivers the flexibility to work more hours to alleviate a potential petroleum supply shortage, especially as consumers look to higher fuel costs in the summer months.
Read more: host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/gov-scott-walker-declares-energy-emergency-after-pipeline-temporarily-shuts/article_8b553d40-b7a8-595d-b03e-a066015988e5.html
Gov. Scott Walker issued an executive order Friday declaring a statewide energy emergency following the temporary shutdown of the West Shore pipeline.
According to the executive order, a portion of the pipeline between Milwaukee and Green Bay was shut down after an anomaly was detected.
To circumvent potential gasoline and diesel shortages in the state, Walker’s order waives various federal and state limitations on the number of hours petroleum carrier drivers can work weekly.
Walker said he took action to give truck drivers the flexibility to work more hours to alleviate a potential petroleum supply shortage, especially as consumers look to higher fuel costs in the summer months.
Read more: host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/gov-scott-walker-declares-energy-emergency-after-pipeline-temporarily-shuts/article_8b553d40-b7a8-595d-b03e-a066015988e5.html