Governor requests a rehearing on the Bradwood Landing LNG facility
(Salem) – Following his announcement on September 18, the Governor today filed a request for a rehearing on the Bradwood Landing liquefied natural gas facility, citing both environmental and procedural concerns. A rehearing is the final administrative step the Governor must take before legal action can be initiated.
“FERC’s decision to license the facility before the state has approved required water quality, air quality and coastal consistency permits, before the effects on fish have been studied and before environmental mitigation plans have been fully developed shows a complete disregard for the state’s role and our concerns with the project.
“By requesting a rehearing, FERC has one final opportunity to do this right. If Oregon is not afforded a rehearing, legal action is imminent.”
Federal law provides FERC 30 days to review the request. If the request is denied, the state of Oregon will have 60 days to file in a U.S. Court of Appeals.
To read the state’s request, click here.
Contact:
Anna Richter Taylor, 503-378-6169
Rem Nivens, 503-378-6496
Jillian Schoene, 503-378-5040
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