Tuesday, the Nebraska State Public Service Commission denied TransCanada’s motion for reconsideration of the alternative route approved by the Commission last month. Landowner’s Attorney Brian Jorde of the Domina Law Group in Omaha says Tuesday’s ruling means TransCanada has no avenue to request alternative relief from the PSC.

He says TransCanada has the option of appealing Tuesday’s PSC decision to the Nebraska Court of Appeals.

Jorde says the PSC ruling is a landmark one that is a huge win for landowners opposing the Keystone XL oil pipeline project.

Jorde says with TransCanada having their motion denied by the State PSC means they won’t likely be successful with any appeal.