FERC Backs LNG Project Despite EPA’s Concerns On Adverse EJ Impacts

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has unanimously approved a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal and pipeline in Southwest Louisiana over objections from EPA and environmentalists -- and concern from some commissioners -- that the project does not mitigate adverse impacts to nearby environmental justice (EJ) communities, including from climate change. FERC Nov. 17 approved the Commonwealth LNG project after EPA raised EJ and other concerns in an Oct. 14 comment on the commission’s final Environmental Impact Statement...