Send NorthernStar south (LTE)

Send NorthernStar south
When an out-of-state company won't play by the rules set by Oregon lawmakers, it's the job of the state to send that company packing. Texas-based NorthernStar Natural Gas, backer of the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal near Astoria, is a case in point.

As detailed in The Oregonian's Feb. 20 article, NorthernStar has repeatedly refused to gather data on Bradwood Landing's environmental impact, which the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality needs before it can approve any project of this size. NorthernStar has shown a complete lack of respect for state agencies and Oregon's environmental laws.

There's only one option left open to DEQ: Award NorthernStar a one-way ticket out of the Northwest.

NICK ENGELFRIED
Hillsboro