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The State of Oregon submits the following comments on the Draft Description:
If the Biological Opinion is to be useful, consistent with NMFS's assessment of the
relative roles of the FERC and the Coast Guard, and comply with the Endangered Species Act,
NMFS's Biological Opinion must consider the impact on the Columbia River fisheries of
unscreened ballast and cooling water withdrawals on LNG tankers. The Draft Description
should be revised accordingly.
Read the complete (2 pages) document: Download Oregon submit 20100331-0006(23614631)
March 31, 2010 in Bradwood, Coast Guard, Environmental issues, FERC, LNG, Northern Star, pipeline | Permalink