Sen. Mike Johanns said Friday that he has sent letters to the State Department, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Environmental Protection Agency inquiring about the coordination among federal agencies on the environmental impact study for the Keystone XL Pipeline.

 “It is critically important for Nebraskans to have a clear sense of the potential impact of this pipeline, especially because the proposed route includes the Ogallala Aquifer, our state’s most treasured resource,” Johanns said.

He said because many federal agencies should be involved in the siting and safety of this project, “I want to ensure there is no missing link or disconnect between the relevant experts and officials. I am sending these letters to get a better sense of how these government agencies are coordinating. I am hopeful their response will confirm the right people are involved.”

 Click here for a copy of the letter to the State Department.

 Click here for a copy of the letter to the Office of Management and Budget.

 Click here for a copy of the letter to the Environmental Protection Agency.