Dept. of Interior Expresses Concerns About Proposed Broadwater Terminal
Posted on Jan 23, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Dept. of Interior Expresses Concerns About Proposed Broadwater Terminal
Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal and the vessels that would supply it may cause ecological harm to marine organisms inhabiting Long Island Sound, according to a Jan. 18 letter submitted to FERC by the U.S. Dept. of Interior. The agency estimates that millions of fish eggs and larvae may be killed as a result of impingement and entrainment in the facility’s and vessels’ water intake equipment. The agency also expresses concern regarding discharge into Long Island Sound of ballast water treated with a disinfecting agent. The letter may be found in the FERC e-Library in Docket No. CP06-54. The Day provides local coverage. [Access to archived articles requires a fee.]