*Administration of Barack Obama, 2011 *

**Statement on the Department of State Keystone XL Pipeline Announcement **

*November 10, 2011 *

I support the State Department's announcement today regarding the need to seek additional information about the Keystone XL Pipeline proposal. Because this permit decision could affect the health and safety of the American people as well as the environment and because a number of concerns have been raised through a public process, we should take the time to ensure that all questions are properly addressed and all the potential impacts are properly understood. The final decision should be guided by an open, transparent process that is informed by the best available science and the voices of the American people. At the same time, my administration will build on the unprecedented progress we've made towards strengthening our Nation's energy security, from responsibly expanding domestic oil and gas production to nearly doubling the fuel efficiency of our cars and trucks, to continued progress in the development of a clean energy economy.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Keystone XL Pipeline, Department of State announcement*.*

*Subjects:* Energy : Alternative and renewable sources and technologies :: Promotion efforts; Energy : Domestic sources; Energy : Fuel efficiency standards, strengthening efforts; Energy : Oil and gas industry :: Federal regulations and oversight; Energy : Oil and gas industry :: Safety and environmental issues.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201100849.