Keystone Pipeline By DerekHartmann97 Jan 1, 2005 Drawing oil from the oil sands in Alberta Sep 19, 2008 TransCanada files its first application for a cross boder permit Aug 26, 2011 The State Department releases its first final environmental review of the project Jan 18, 2012 Mr. Obama formally rejects TransCanada’s permit May 4, 2012 TransCanada re-applies for the State Department permit Jun 25, 2013 Mr. Obama approves of their cross border permit He will only approve the pipeline if it doesn’t “significantly exacerbate” climate change. Feb 19, 2014 Nebraska said that pipeline route is unconstitutional Feb 24, 2015 Obama vetoes Keystone XL pipeline