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BIA sued over Passamaquoddy natural gas deal
Thursday, November 3, 2005
Members of the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine sued the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Wednesday for approving a lease for a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal.
The Passamaquoddy Tribe signed a deal with an Oklahoma company to host a $400 million LNG terminal on the Pleasant Point Reservation. Some members of the tribe oppose the project, saying it will harm the environment.
The tribal members' suit claims the BIA failed to consult tribal members, failed to conduct an environmental assessment, failed to ensure the tribe received fair market value for use of tribal lands and violated the National Historic Preservation Act. The terminal would be located a Split Rock, a sacred site.
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Passamaquoddy groups challenge federal action on LNG
(AP 11/2)
Relevant Links:
Pasamaquoddy Tribe, Pleasant Point Reservation -
http://www.wabanaki.comSave
Passamaquoddy Bay -
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org
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