A Nebraska official says reviewing a pipeline route usually takes six to nine months . TransCanada submits an alternate route for the Keystone oil pipeline through Nebraska . The State Department has said it will review that alternative route and make its decision by Dec. 31. Linder , a Republican who is a political appointee , said it is up to TransCanada to submit a permit application to the State Department . Republicans accuse President Obama of delaying the pipeline for political reasons .
A Nebraska official says reviewing a pipeline route usually takes six to nine months . TransCanada submits an alternate route for the Keystone oil pipeline through Nebraska . The State Department has said it will review that alternative route and make its decision by Dec. 31. Republicans accuse President Obama of delaying the pipeline for political reasons .