Divided group discusses LNG at public meeting

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Story Published: Sep 23, 2008 at 4:11 PM PDT

By Kristina Nelson

NORTH BEND, Ore. - A divided group came together Monday night for a public meeting to discuss new developments with the proposed Jordan Cove Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal and Pacific Connector Pipeline on the North Spit.

Before the meeting, anti-LNG protesters lined the streets outside the Mill Casino Hotel.

Inside, the two sides sat down for a question and answer session as part of a public comment period on FERC's recent Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the terminal and adjoining pipeline.

One topic discussed was FERC's request for realignment of certain sections of the pipeline.

"They asked us to make some modifications. There was a in-water route that we preferred but the federal agencies preferred we do an upland route, which swings to the north, around to the east of the peninsula. The only large landowners affected is Weyerhauser. But it(the route) was actually recommended by a resident in the Glasgow area," says Jordan Cove Project Manager Bob Braddock.

Citizens against LNG member Camby Collier says she still isn't convinced the terminal is a good fit for the area.

"I'm not against natural gas or jobs, but not this siting. It's just the wrong place for this project."

The group will hold three other public meetings in Oregon this week.

The public has until December, 4th to make comments on the Draft EIS.

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