Critics Express Air Quality Concerns at EPA Hearing for Cabrillo Port
Posted on Jun 7, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Critics Express Air Quality Concerns at EPA Hearing for Cabrillo Port
Local residents spoke out against BHP Billiton’s Cabrillo Port LNG proposal at an EPA hearing held on Monday, saying that the regasification facility would contribute to smog. In particular, attendees criticized a 2005 EPA decision as to which Clean Air Act rules will apply to the terminal; currently EPA says it will not require BHP Billiton to offset emissions on the mainland. An article carried via PCH Press.com has the story.