Inslee rejects Vancouver Energy oil terminal

[mahatmakanejeeves]

This would have been for oil-by-rail shipments.

Inslee rejects Vancouver Energy oil terminal

By Dameon Pesanti, Columbian staff writer

Published: January 29, 2018, 9:38 AM

Gov. Jay Inslee has rejected the proposed Vancouver Energy oil terminal.

In a letter to the state’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, who in November unanimously voted to deny the permit, Inslee said he agreed with their assessment.

According to a news release, Inslee said several issues compelled his decision including seismic risks, the inability to sufficiently mitigate oil spill risks, and the potential safety risks of a fire or explosion.

“The Council has thoroughly examined these and other issues and determined that it is not possible to adequately mitigate the risks, or eliminate the adverse impacts of the facility, to an acceptable level,” Inslee wrote. “When weighing all of the factors considered against the need for and potential benefits of the facility at this location, I believe the record reflects substantial evidence that the project does not meet the broad public interest standard necessary for the Council to recommend site certification.”

Dameon Pesanti

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[montanacowboy]

1. Good on Jay

That's our Gov!

Next president!

[pscot]

2. How I wish...