Member of Canadian Parliament Files Letter Opposing LNG Development on Passamaquoddy Bay
Posted on Nov 20, 2012 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Member of Canadian Parliament Files Letter Opposing LNG Development on Passamaquoddy Bay
John Williamson, member of the Canadian House of Commons representing the New Brunswick Southwest district, filed a letter at FERC stating his opposition to LNG development, terminals and traffic in Passamaquoddy Bay. Mr. Williamson stated that his position is consistent with the policy of the Government of Canada, and that “[w]e will continue to use all diplomatic and legal options to defend our interests, which is to reject the passage of LNG tankers through Head Harbour Passage.” Mr. Williamson added that “proponents of any LNG projects in Passamaquoddy Bay should not expect these projects to go forward.” The letter can be found on eLibrary under Docket No. CP07-52.