Bradwood Landing is engaged in meaningful public
participation and review of Bradwood Landing, including extensive
oversight
and involvement by local, state and federal officials.
- Involved in the Community
Bradwood Landing is conducting site tours and holding open houses for the public to learn more and provide input about the project. In addition, Bradwood Landing has opened an office in downtown Astoria and has a Community Liaison representative available to answer questions, make presentations and provide information about the status and benefits of Bradwood Landing.
- Government, Independent Review
Bradwood Landing is subject to review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Department of Transportation. Further, Bradwood Landing must go through a comprehensive public review by independent environmental and safety experts, hired by government agencies, to ensure the project is safe and environmentally-friendly.
- An Approved Safety Navigation Plan
All ships calling at Bradwood Landing are subject to strict safety procedures and will operate under regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security. Specifically, the U. S Coast Guard, in consultation with Bradwood Landing, the Columbia River Bar and River pilots, local authorities and fishermen, is developing a detailed Waterway Suitability Analysis as described in NVIC-05-05. Under the direction of the U.S. Coast Guard, appropriate procedures will be established for LNG ships transiting the Columbia River to ensure safe river navigation in a manner that minimizes impacts on regular river users. Ship arrivals at Bradwood Landing will be coordinated to avoid peak river traffic periods, such as during the Buoy 10 fisheries.
- Limiting Impacts
Bradwood Landing is sensitive to the needs of existing river traffic and uses and will work to manage ship arrivals to avoid peak river usage periods, such as the Buoy 10 fisheries. Ships will travel at 10-12 knots, approximately 12-14 miles per hour, passing points on shore quickly and with minimal disruption.
- Working with Fishermen, Ports
Both in Oregon and Washington, Bradwood Landing is working with Columbia River gill net and sport fishermen to ensure that Bradwood Landing is compatible with fishing operations. In addition, Bradwood Landing is communicating with other Columbia River maritime organizations and major ports to discuss how they can work cooperatively and benefit all river users and interests.
To learn more about Bradwood Landing
or to arrange a presentation to your community organization,
please contact Pete Hackett
(503) 325-3335
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