Filed By: Individual No Affiliation [Brian Flynn]
Filed Date: 6/2/2009
Accession No: 20090602-5005
Description: Comments of Brian William Flynn under CP07-52, et. al.

Webmaster’s Comments: Commentor points out the serious lack of “objective information and analysis to assure a comprehensive and objective assessment” related to public health.

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Filed By: Nulankeyutmonen Nkihtahkomikumon
Save Passamaquoddy Bay Canada Inc.
Save Passamaquoddy Bay-U.S.
Filed Date: 6/4/2009
Accession No: 20090604-5101
Description: Motion to Enlarge Draft EIS Comment Period of Save Passamaquoddy Bay Canada Inc., et. al. under CP07-52, et. al.

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Filed By: Sunrise County Economic Council
Filed Date: 6/8/2009
Accession No: 20090608-5082
Description: Comment of Sunrise County Economic Council NOT to extend Public Comment period for dockets CP07-52, et al. We feel it is best for our community and all parties involved to remail with original timeline of Public Commment period.

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Webmaster’s Comments: Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) ignores that the 1,436-page (including appendices) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was just released. The DEIS contains material — a lot of it new to the public, or presented in new ways — from numerous agencies. Our request to extend Public Comment has to do with commenting on the DIES contents, not on what Downeast LNG previously filed.

SCEC also ignores that the FERC process favors the applicant, to the disadvantage of the public.

The DEIS comment period is intended to provide the public with adequate opportunity to submit thorough and accurate comments, in order to facilitate an accurate final EIS. We are asking for that opportunity

Filed By: INDIVIDUAL [Robert Peacock & Gerald Morrison]
INDIVIDUAL
Filed Date: 6/8/2009
Accession No: 20090610-0043
Description: Comments of Robert J Peacock et al expressing concerns re Save Passamaquoddy Bay under CP07-52.

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Filed By: INDIVIDUAL [Ronna Pesha]
Filed Date: 6/8/2009
Accession No: 20090610-0046
Description: Comments of Ronna M Pesha expressing concerns re the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Passamaquoddy Bay under CP07-52 et al.

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Filed By: WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS [Christopher M. Gardner, Chairman; John B. Crowley, Sr., Commissioner; Kevin L. Shorey, Commissioner]
Filed Date: 6/11/2009
Accession No: 20090611-5059
Description: Comment of WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS under CP07-52, et. al.

Webmaster’s Comments: The Washington County Commissioners call Save Passamaquoddy Bay and Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon "narcissistic"!

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Filed By: Individual No Affiliation [Sherly King]
Filed Date: 6/11/2009
Accession No: 20090611-5055
Description: Comment of Sherly King [of Baring, ME, and in favor of extending DEIS Comment Period] in Docket(s)/Project(s) CP07-53 Submission Date: 6/11/2009.

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Filed By: Downeast Pipeline, LLC
Downeast Pipeline, LLC
Downeast LNG, Inc.
Downeast LNG, Inc.
Filed Date: 6/11/2009
Accession No: 20090611-5119
Description: Answer of Downeast LNG, Inc. and Downeast Pipeline, LLC in Opposition to Motion for Extension of Public Comment Period on Draft Environmental Impact Statement under CP07-52, et al.

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Filed By: INDIVIDUAL [William Howard]
Filed Date: 6/12/2009
Accession No: 20090616-0121
Description: Comments of William W Howard re the Downeast LNG Project under CP07-52 et al.

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Webmaster’s Comments: Mr. Howard opposes SPB’s request for an extended DEIS Comment time period, stating SPB’s reasons for the request are “a complete falsehood.” He also claims the predominant area tourist attraction was the now-closed Downeast Heritage Center. He further claims most area employment is from government, forest product industries, health services, the educational system, grocery stores, convenience stores, and Walmart — not fishing and tourism.

He argues that the project hasn't changed over its four years, so apparently there is no need to read and critique the DEIS.

Howard criticizes the SPB researcher and webmaster for spending time building and maintaining the SPB website and for commenting on LNG news articles in Maine and Canada.

He accuses SPB of asserting falsehoods to achieve its goals.

Note: Government (Customs & Immigration), the educational system (Elderhostel programs), grocery stores, convenience stores, and Walmart also serve tourists.

Filed By: INDIVIDUAL [Dan Spear]
Filed Date: 6/12/2009
Accession No: 20090616-0125
Description: Comments of Dan Spear re the Motion to FERC for enlargement of the comment period filed on behalf of Save Passamaquoddy Bay and other parties under CP07-52 et al.

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Webmaster’s Comments: Mr. Spear opposes extending the DEIS Comment period. He claims the public has already spoken in both Robbinston and Calais. He also claims burning LNG doesn’t pollute.

The Downeast LNG and Calais LNG projects would subject thousands of area residents outside of Calais and Robbinston to Federal Hazard Zones from transiting LNG ships.

Filed By: INDIVIDUAL [Tom Moholland]
Filed Date: 6/12/2009
Accession No: 20090616-0126
Description: Comments of Tom Mohollard (sic) re Save Passamaquoddy Bay Motion to FERC for extending the Downest LNG Project under CP07-52 et al.

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Webmaster’s Comments: Mr. Moholland opposes extending the DEIS Comment period, claiming it would place a hardship on people needing jobs. He claims LNG tax revenue is needed, since the town experienced a forest fire that cost the town $90,000. He claims SPB’s motion for an extension contains little factual data, in part because SPB has never asked the Town of Robbinston for information.

Filed By: Nulankeyutmonen Nkihtahkomikumon
Save Passamaquoddy Bay Canada Inc.
Save Passamaquoddy Bay-U.S.
Filed Date: 6/16/2009
Accession No: 20090616-5026
Description: Supplemental Information of Save Passamaquoddy Bay-U.S., et. al. under CP07-52, et al.

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Webmaster’s Comments: This is a rebuttal to Downeast LNG’s opposition to SPB’s request to expand the Public Comment Period.

The purpose of the public comment period “is intended for review and response to the DEIS, the specific contents of which are unavailable prior to the start of the comment period.” Extending the Comment Period will do no harm since DeLNG still has not entered the State of Maine permitting process — a process that generally takes about one year.

Delaying FERC’s process that is scheduled to end on 2009 December 16 for an additional 90 days will still end the FERC process well before the State of Maine permitting process concludes. No one is harmed by extending the Comment Period.

Filed By: INDIVIDUAL [Dale Wing]
Filed Date: 6/15/2009
Accession No: 20090617-0015
Description: Comments of Dale Wing re the Motion to FERC for enlargement of the comment period filed on behalf of Save Passamaquoddy Bay are Downeast LNG Project under CP07-52 et al.

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Webmaster’s Comments: Mr. Wing opposes extending the DEIS Comment Period. He states he and his wife will not be opening the Downeaster Motel this year because “it's a lot of work for very little reward.” He goes on to claim, “The tourist season that is discussed in the Motion is far different from the reality of Eastern Washington County tourism. They must be thinking of the tourist season in VERMONT.” He believes SPB’s motion is completely without merit.

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Webmaster’s Comments: DeLNG claims SPB’s motion contains no new information, even though SPB did introduce new information.

Filed By: INDIVIDUAL [Robert Peacok]
Filed Date: 6/19/2009
Accession No: 20090622-0173
Description: Comments of Robert J Peacok expressing concerns re the development of the Downeast LNG Terminal under CP07-52 et al.

Webmaster’s Comments: Mr. Peacock says, “Irving started the planning and permit process at the same time as Downsast LNG. Canada can produce an operational terminal even before we can get through the permitting process here In the USA.”

Peacock got it wrong. Canaport began working on their LNG terminal project in 2001 — Downeast LNG did not begin until 2004, according to the Downeast LNG website.

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Filed By: INDIVIDUAL [Stanley Morrell]
Filed Date: 6/19/2009
Accession No: 20090622-0174
Description: Comments of Stanley Morrell re LNG under CP07-52 et al.

Summary: Mr. Morrell believes the LNG pier would be good for fish species, and that an LNG ship would not harm species populations. He states he could easily schedule his lobster and crab fishing around LNG ship transits. He believes the pipeline would have no long-term negative impacts.

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Filed By: INDIVIDUAL [Scott Morrell]
Filed Date: 6/19/2009
Accession No: 20090622-0175
Description: Comments of Scott Monrell [sic; Morrell] re LNG under CP07-52 et al.

Summary: Mr. Morrell believes the LNG terminal would not hurt fishing, and he supports the project.

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Filed By: CITY OF CALAIS
Filed Date: 6/19/2009
Accession No: 20090622-0176
Description: Comments of City of Calais re liquefied natural gas facility development under CP07-52 et al.

Summary: The City Council unanimously support an LNG facility in Washington County, and believes it is needed by the nation, as well as county and state. They accuse Canada of attempting to circumvent the FERC process, and claim the right of “free passage” (sic).

Webmaster’s Comments: Support for an LNG terminal in Washington County is significantly different than a terminal in Passamaquoddy Bay, where even LNG industry best practices cannot be satisfied. The City Council also ignores the US lack of membership in UNCLOS, meaning the US has no right of innocent passage under that treaty.

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Filed By: INDIVIDUAL [James Morrell]
Filed Date: 6/19/2009
Accession No: 20090622-0177
Description: Comments of James Marrell re the closing of the Mill to loss of programs at local community college under CP07-52 et al.

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Filed By: INDIVIDUAL [Gerald S Morrison]
Filed Date: 6/19/2009
Accession No: 20090622-0178
Description: Comments Gerald S Morrison re Downeast LNG Project under CPO7-52 et al.
[Summary: Mr. Morrison wrongly claims LNG opponents “like to pretend large ships have never been a cultural or historical part of this area.” He agrees Downeast LNG would impact weir fishing at Mill Cove, but that his family will be compensated for any loss. He ridicules SPB’s previous statement that most supporters of the LNG projects do not live in the Federal Hazard Zones. He also likens a propane truck passing his house to the LNG ship Hazard Zones.]
 
Webmaster’s Comments: LNG proponents claim that most of the Washington County population supports the LNG projects. If that is so, and regarless of where Mr. Morrison lives, then most supporters live outside the Hazard Zones, and would not be subjected to the associated risks, making SPB’s statement correct.
 
The Federal Government does not categorize propane trucks as official Hazard Zones, meaning the Government recognizes the potential hazards associated with LNG ships as being significant.

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Filed By: INDIVIDUAL [Jon Stanhope]
Filed Date: 6/18/2009
Accession No: 20090622-0115
Description: Comments of Jon Stanhope re Downeast LNG Project CP07-52 et al.

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Webmaster’s Comments: Mr. Stanhope falsely complains that no SPB members attended Town of Robbinston Downeast LNG Committee meetings (DeLNG Advisory Committee meetings?).

Also, he makes the bald claim, "During this time, it was discovered members of SPB were told by their leadership not to attend the Town meetings. In fact, they used the Town's posted schedule for the meetings, to hold their own at the same time, just to ensure there was no dissention among their ranks…."

He also mistakenly claims expanding the DEIS Comment Period would delay completion of the terminal construction. The 90-day extension would expire prior to Downeast LNG obtaining the required State of Maine permits. State permits are required prior to commencing terminal construction.

Then, of course, is the reality that the project will never be built.

Issued By: FERC EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF
Filed Date: 6/22/2009
Accession No: 20090622-4004
Description: Email Communications/Comments from Robert Godfrey to FERC Staff re a Request for Higher-resolution Graphics under CP07-52. (This replaces 20090623-4001 and 20090618-4019).

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Filed By: FUNDYCULTURE MUSEUM NETWORK
Filed Date: 6/22/2009
Accession No: 20090625-0022
Description: Comments of FundyCulture Museum Network re the Draft Downeast FERC Environmental Impact Statement & the Impact of LNG on Cultural Resources in Passamaquoddy Bay under CP07-52 et al.

Webmaster’s Comments: FundyCulture Museum Network states: The network receives 250,000 visitors per year who are seeking cultural and natural experiences. An LNG facility would jeopardize existing businesses and economy. Such projects should be located in industrial zones. Accidents are unpredictable and do happen, so the DEIS assurance that an accident is an unlikely event is inappropriate and circular logic.

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Filed By: INDIVIDUAL [Peter Cannon]
Filed Date: 6/22/2009
Accession No: 20090625-0023
Description: Comments of Peter Cannon re Downeast LNG Project of the Draft EIS Public Meeting under CP07-53 et al.

Webmaster’s Comments: Mr. Cannon wants the Final EIS to specify the regulators’ safety inspection schedule of the terminal if it is built. He would also like the EIS to specify that the Town of Robbinston and State of Maine will not be legally liable once the terminal lifespan expires.

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Filed By: MAINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Filed Date: 6/24/2009
Accession No: 20090629-0026
Description: Maine Historic Preservation Commission submits its response to FERC's recent request to continue consultation the Downeast LNG, Inc et al under CP07-52 et al.

Summary: They concur with DEIS Section 4.10 Cultural Resources pages 4-282 through 4-293.

They are still awaiting previously-requested surveys and studies. [Still missing are all cultural resource inventories, including the amended pipeline route].

Section 4.10 contends there would be no project-related advers visual impact to Saint Croix Island International Historic Site.

Roosevelt Campobello International Park stated any LNG development on the St. Croix River or in Passamaquoddy Bay would be inappropriate.

St. Croix International Waterway Commission is concerned about potential disturbance or loss of native species and habitats having high ecological or cultural significance. The project could result in loss of archaeological or historical resources within the waterway corridor.

Native tribes are concerned about tribal access to traditional activities. The Passamaquoddy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer requests a survey be conducted covering the LNG terminal site, waterway, and pipeline route. The Bureau of Indian Affairs expressed concern the project might affect resources important to the Passamaquoddy Tribe. The Passamaquoddy Tribe is concerned about impacts to salmon and river access. They oppose the pipeline encroaching on Indian trust lands. St. Mary's First Nations expressed concerns regarding impacts on their fishing and sustenance rights, on right whales and other whales.

Other native organizations expressed concerns about preserving treaty rights. Downeast LNG claims the Passamaquoddy Tribe has no fishing or sustenance rights within the Downeast LNG project’s waters. The Coast Guard’s Waterway Suitability Rreport includes a recommendation that Downeast provide written verification of collaboration with and acceptance from the Passamaquoddy Tribe.

To concerns about impacts on Head Harbour Lightstation, Downeast LNG states LNG ships would come no closer than 1,500 feet to Campobello Island. [Webmaster’s Note: 1,500 feet falls withing Hazard Zone 1, the most dangerous of the three Federal Hazard Zones.]

Plus, more.

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Filed By: Individual No Affiliation [Brian Flynn]
Filed Date: 6/29/2009
Accession No: 20090629-5029
Description: Comments of Brian William Flynn under CP07-52, et. al.

Summary: Brian Flynn hopes the US Public Health Service has been asked to comment on the Downeast LNG Draft Environmental Impact Statement, and asks FERC to confirm that USPHS has received that request.

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Filed By: Individual No Affiliation [Ronald. Rosenfeld]
Filed Date: 6/30/2009
Accession No: 20090630-5022
Description: Information regarding Purpose and Needs for Downeast LNG Facility by Ronald S. Rosenfeld under CP07-52 et al.

Summary: The US Government Department of Energy demonstrates no need for Downeast LNG’s project.

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Filed By: Individual No Affiliation [Ronald. Rosenfeld]
Filed Date: 6/30/2009
Accession No: 20090630-5032
Description: Information regarding Purpose and Needs for Downeast LNG Facility by Ronald S. Rosenfeld under CP07-52, et al.

Summary: This is a duplicate filing of Accession No: 20090630-5022.

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Filed By: Individual No Affiliation [Lesley Pinder]
Filed Date: 6/30/2009
Accession No: 20090630-5106
Description: Comment of Lesley Jeanette Pinder under CP07-52, et. al.

Summary: Dr. Pinder lists concerns regarding the impacts Downeast LNG would have on health of humans and other species due to light and noise pollution.

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Issued By: [FERC] ENERGY PROJECTS, OFFICE OF
Filed Date: 6/16/2009
Accession No: 20090616-4027
Description: Transcript of the June 16, 2009 Public Scoping Meeting held in Robbinston, Maine re Downeast Pipeline, LLC and Downeast LNG, Inc's Project under CP07-52 et al.

Webmaster’s Comments: This file was posted to the FERC Docket on 2009 June 30, but appeared chronologically as if it were posted on June 16; thus, it would be easy for the public to miss this posting. FERC’s posting method is not in the public interest.

Summary: This consists of verbal and paper comments submitted by the public to FERC at the June 16 Public Meeting in Robbinston.

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