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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Status of DAPL Lawsuit

November 18, 2024/in News Post, Press Release /

Attorney Jeff Parsons and I filed the attached complaint against the Army Corps of Engineers in federal district court for the District of Columbia, on October 14. The complaint asks for the temporary and permanent shut down of DAPL. We allege that DAPL violates numerous laws, as follows:

• The 2016 easement was vacated and the Corps of Engineers has not issued a new easement as required by the Mineral Leasing Act. 30 U.S.C. §185(a).

• DAPL should be shut down (at least temporarily) because Energy Transfer has been debarred by the Environmental Protection Agency from federal contracts and assistance under the Government Acquisition and Streamlining Act of 1994, 31 U.S.C. §6101. The act governs the debarment and suspension of contractors and applicants due to fraud or criminal conduct. On October 28, 2022, EPA debarred Energy Transfer after conviction of 23 criminal convictions of the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Act. Energy Transfer lacks an easement today, and arguably is not eligible for a permanent easement until it gets off of the federal debarment list. The complaint asks the court to shut down DAPL, at least until that may occur.

• DAPL should be shut down (at least temporarily) because Energy Transfer has not prepared a Facility Response Plan for clean-up of an oil spill as required by the federal Clean Water Act. 33 U.S.C. §1321(j)(5). The complaint asks the court to shut down DAPL, at least until it demonstrates compliance with the emergency planning requirements of the Clean Water Act and the regulations.

• DAPL should be shut down permanently because Energy Transfer intentionally destroyed Native American burials during pipeline construction, and did so to obstruct compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. An applicant that violates section 110(k) is ineligible for the permit or other federal assistance requested. 54 U.S.C. §306113. In the complaint, we request a trial on this issue. We also explained that the destruction of burials invokes the “bad man” clause of Article 1 of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty, and that DAPL is a treaty violation.

The lawsuit does not address the environmental impact statement process currently underway by the Corps. As the Tribe has said for nearly five years, the Corps should shut down the pipeline during the EIS process, and then do so permanently. That is the objective of the lawsuit. Judge James Boasberg has issued an order to be the trial judge. On balance, that is a very good development. Judge Boasberg is already familiar with the controversy over DAPL. He ruled in the Tribe’s favor, but only did so after giving the Corps a second chance to comply with NEPA in 2017, after identifying at least three NEPA violations. He issued an order in 2020 that DAPL should be shut down, but after his order was modified on appeal, he issued a ruling that the Tribe could not demonstrate irreparable harm, one of the criteria for an injunction. One of the challenges that we have in the current lawsuit is circumventing the 2021 denial of the injunction for DAPL.
There are four defendants: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Assistant Secretary Michael Connor, Omaha Commander Robert Newbauer and Northwestern Division Commander Geoff Van Epps. We sued the agency itself, and the officers with the authority to shut down DAPL. They are being served summonses now. The return proof of service has not yet been received.
Once it does, the Corps of Engineers will have 60 days to respond. That should start tolling by next week. Energy Transfer will inevitably intervene, and perhaps the State of North Dakota. Jeff and I are working on a motion showing the need for shut down on the issue of no easement. These are the next steps in the process. For its part, the Corps may try to avoid the merits of the lawsuit by issuing the easement or taking some other action to protect the operation of the pipeline. I hope this information is helpful. Thank you.

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11/20 AIHEC Biscuits & Gravy Sale

November 18, 2024/in News Post /by Darren Cartwright

AIHEC STUDENT CONFERENCE FUNDRAISER

Biscuit & Gravy Sale 3forOneOR3 for One OR 3forOneOR5 for Two

THIS Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

Starting at 08:30 AM in the Sitting Bull College Student Lounge

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SRTP Family Education for Addiction Classes 11/22-23

November 15, 2024/in News Post /by Darren Cartwright

Presenter: Rochelle Iron Crow, MA. LAC. SCS

Please call Standing Rock Treatment to sign up for classes. Meals and Refreshments will be provided.

Date: November 22, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Topic: Codependency “How to Recognize the Signs” and “How to Overcome it”

Date: November 23, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Topic: “Codependent Relationships”

For more information or questions, please contact us at 701-854-4785

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11/20 TERO Public Hearing Announcement

November 15, 2024/in News Post /by Darren Cartwright

Per Tribal Employment & Contracting Rights Ordinance #165, Title XXX, Code of Justice, of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation

Subchapter B “Criteria and Procedures for Certifying Firms as Indian Preference Eligible”
Section 30-353: Certification Procedures
Please be informed there will be a public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, November 20th , 12:00pm (est), at the TERO Office Building
Indian Preference Applicant: Rabbithead Construction LLC
1733 North Valley Loop
Bismarck ND 58503
Mr. Lee P. Queen, Owner
100% Indian Owned – Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Tribe(MHA)
Type of Business: General Construction, engage in almost all construction practices from pouring concrete, framing, siding, finish/trim work, installing doors and windows including garage doors

Contact: Volney Fasthorse, Assistant Director/Compliance Officer at vfasthorse@standingrock.org. Thank you

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11/23 Handgame Tournament

November 14, 2024/in News Post /by Darren Cartwright

In Honor of Native American Heritage Month, Sitting Bull College will be hosting a “Winner Takes All” Handgames Tournament at the Science and Technology Center with sign ups starting from Noon to 1pm and the games starting at 1pm. This event is open to the public with an entrance fee of $25 per team-for more information, please contact Patrick Tapio, Patrick.Tapio@sittingbull.edu

We hope to see you there!!

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11/15/24 Special Tribal Council Agendsa

November 14, 2024/in News Post /by Darren Cartwright

STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE
SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
10:00 a.m.
FRIDAY- NOVEMBER 15, 2024

I. CALL TO ORDER, Janet Alkire, Chairwoman
II. INVOCATION, Delray Demery, Tribal Council
III. ROLL CALL, Susan Agard, Tribal Secretary
IV. SERGEANT AT ARMS, Sidney Bailey, Jr. Tribal Council

V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. JUDICIAL COMMITTEE
B. EMP BUDGET
C. ECONOMIC HARDSHIP RESOLUTION
D. APPLICATION GUIDELINES

VI. ADJOURN

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12/14 Wreaths Across America Event

November 14, 2024/in News Post /by Darren Cartwright

Come and join us to remember and honor our loved ones who served.

Place : All Nations Veterans Cemetery
Date: December 14, 2024
Time: 11:00am
Meal will be provided.

For more information contact:
Joseph Jamerson, Cemetery Manager— 701-854-8689
Claudette Walking Elk, Director—701-854-8527

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SRST December Job Listings

November 14, 2024/in News Post /by Darren Cartwright

Applications are available at the Standing Rock Human Resource office or by visiting www.standingrock.org
• All applications and/or supporting documents submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

• Applications, supporting documents, or questions may be emailed to personnel@standingrock.org

• Selected candidate(s) for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe positions are subject to alcohol and drug testing.
Failure to adhere to and successfully pass the alcohol and drug testing will cause for revocation of job
offer.

• NOTE: It is very important to use your own personal email when submitting applications, as vital communication will be sent to your email address regarding the status of your application. Shared email addresses can cause issues with your online application, notices and application status.

Please call 701-854-3826 or visit the Standing Rock Human Resource Office if you have any questions

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11/13 Cannonball + 11/14 Ft Yates Water Outages

November 12, 2024/in News Post /by Darren Cartwright

ATTENTION!
The water will be OFF in Cannonball on Wednesday 11/13/24 from 9am to 4pm

The water will be OFF at the Elderly Housing in Fort Yates Thursday 11/14/24 From 9am to 4pm

*Please be prepared to be without water on this day*

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MR&I OFFICE at 854-7477, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

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Water Outage Updates

November 6, 2024/in News Post /by Darren Cartwright

The Elderly Housing water shutoff scheduled for 11/7 has been cancelled.

November 6, 2024
ATTENTION!!
The water will be shut OFF on Gall Avenue and Red Fish Street on Boot Hill in Fort Yates on
Thursday 11/7/2024 from 9am to 4pm

*Please be prepared to be without water on these days*

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE, PLEASE
CONTACT THE MR&I OFFICE at 854-7477, IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS.

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