LNG in Passamaquoddy - 9 Filings to FERC Opposing Downeast LNG Proposal

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FERC > LNG Project Review Process > eLibrary Dockets > Formal Filing Docket Comment Submissions >Downeast LNG — CP07-52, CP07-53, CP07-54, CP07-55 > 2013 May


May 20
Save Passamaquoddy Bay [Sarah and Paul Strickland] — The Stricklands oppose Downeast LNG due to negative impacts it would have on health, safety, environmental, and lifestyle.

Save Passamaquoddy Bay — Dr. James Venart's report on thermal radiation demonstrating DeLNG would violate the thermal radiation Exclusion Zone regulation may be delayed until after May 20, due to health and scheduling problems. Since FERC "deadlines" have been flexible throughout this permitting process, FERC should accept and fully consider the report filing.

Save Passamaquoddy Bay — Save Passamaquoddy Bay enumerates a long list of Downeast LNG regulation-compliance failings. Downeast LNG cannot meet those requirements. FERC must deny permits.

Susan Lambert — Passamaquoddy Bay is a nutrient pump that supports biodiversity in the Bay of Fundy, making the Downeast LNG development inappropriate.

Vaughn McIntyre Consulting — Vaughn McIntyre opposes Downeast LNG due to negative impacts it would have on tourism, especially cruise ships. The waterway's existing uses precludes LNG terminal siting here.

Huntsman Marine Science Centre — Huntsman relies on seawater from the Saint Croix River estuary. LNG terminal construction and operation would negatively impact the water's integrity, the local environment, and Huntsman Marine Science Centre's sustainability.

Nature Trust of New Brunswick — DeLNG is unnecessary and a threat to the area's natural beauty, and natural heritage.

Friends of Head Harbour Lightstation — LNG tankers would present a security risk to Campobello Island, visitors to the lightstation, and Head Harbour Lightstation itslef; and, Campobello Island would present a security risk to LNG tankers.

Town of St. Andrews, New Brunswick — Downeast LNG would have a detremental impact on St. Andrews economy. Existing uses of the bay preclude an LNG terminal, and St. Andrews is unprepared to deal with an emergency resulting from an LNG incident.

Robert Godfrey

Save Passamaquoddy Bay 3-Nation Alliance
www.SavePassamaquoddyBay.org

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English: Boston, Mass. (Aug. 25, 2004) - A 25-foot U.S. Coast Guard boat assigned to the Coast Guard Station Boston, Mass., provides a security escort for the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Tanker Matthew in Boston Harbor. Escort of LNG Tankers are a multi-agency priority, consisting of Coast Guard, local and state police, and Massachusetts Environmental Patrol. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Public Affairs Specialist 3rd Class Kelly Newlin (RELEASED) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Latest Update to the Save Passamaquoddy Bay website:

*FERC <http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/ferc.html>* > LNG Project
Review Process
<http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/ferc.html#project_review_process> > eLibrary
Dockets <http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/ferc.html#dockets> > Formal
Filing Docket Comment Submissions
<http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/ferc.html#formal_filing_docket_submissions> >*Downeast
LNG* — CP07-52, CP07-53, CP07-54, CP07-55
<http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/ferc.html#elibrary_delng_formal_docket> > 2013
May
<http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/ferc/elibrary/formal_filing/delng_CP07-52/2013/formal_delng_2013_05may.html>

* May 13
<http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/ferc/elibrary/formal_filing/delng_CP07-52/2013/formal_delng_2013_05may.html#2013may13>

o Save Passamaquoddy Bay — The US Coast Guard requires DeLNG
to obtain Passamaquoddy Nation approval of DeLNG's proposed
use of the waterway. The Saint Croix Schoodic Band of
Passamaquoddy /*disapproves*/ of Downeast LNG's proposed use
of the waterway.

*Downeast LNG has failed to meet this Coast Guard requirement.*

o Richard and Katherine Berry, and Paul and Suzanne
Crawford — Homes along the north shore of Mill Cove, across
the cove from proposed Downeast LNG, would be within the
Hazard Zone and Exclusion Zone. Photographs of the homes and
waterway are included.

*News Stories & Editorial*
<http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/news_articles.html> > May 13
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faster page loading, go to our Latest News
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Nova Scotia
<http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/news_archives/2013/news_2013_05may.html#13_ns>

* India's H-Energy explores potential Canada LNG export terminal
<http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/news_archives/2013/news_2013_05may.html#13_reutersindia> (May
10)
* Second LNG project proposed
<http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/news_archives/2013/news_2013_05may.html#13_chronicleherald> (May
10)

Northeast
<http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/news_archives/2013/news_2013_05may.html#13_northeast>

* Do rig counts tell us much about oil and natural gas supplies
anymore?
<http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/news_archives/2013/news_2013_05may.html#13_platts> (Apr
5)

Robert Godfrey
*Save Passamaquoddy Bay 3-Nation Alliance *
*www.SavePassamaquoddyBay.org <http://www.SavePassamaquoddyBay.org>*

Little border protection from Canadian Coastguard .. but huge development planned for Saint John?

While the US Coast Guard patrols our water, photographs our people, and overhauls boats in our waters, there is still little or no Canadian Coast Guard border protection in Charlotte County. I know we have an agreement of some sort going, but abrogating control of Canadian waters on the border is unwise in the extreme. As for the ability of the RCMP to perform these duties ... well they seem to think that boils down to "highway patrol" on the water.


Congratulations to Saint John, this is the perfect place for headquarters, but an "active" presence on the border is required.




The city is preparing for a final deal which will see Ottawa sell the Coast Guard site on Water Street to clear the way for more waterfront development. Just over 900-thousand dollars have been earmarked in next year's proposed capital budget for the purchase and to begin survey work and environmental assessments.

The five year capital budget projection also includes 2.8-million for repairs to the sea wall on the harbour side - and - another 400-thousand for a pedway from Market Square to the site.

The Hardman Group wants to develop more retail space - a hotel - and - condos in that area.

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?s=5f757fe42fb8405002fb602d5b42e483&t=120401&page=281