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BIA asked to waive appraisal for gas terminal site
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
The Passamaquoddy Tribe voted 4-1 on Tuesday to seek speedy federal approval of a controversial liquefied natural gas terminal on the Pleasant Point Reservation.
Tribal council members want the BIA to waive an appraisal for the terminal site. They say they have a favorable deal to host the $400 million terminal.
But one dissenter on the council said the BIA still has a trust responsibility to review the deal. In the past, the tribe has waived appraisals for housing developments.
The terminal would be located at Split Rock, which is considered a sacred site. Some tribal members are opposed to the deal, saying it will harm the environment.
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(The Bangor Daily News 6/1)
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