On May 30, Dr. Curt Nordgaard presented data on the air quality near the proposed compressor site. We posted a recap of the meeting here and have a few videos of Dr. Nordgaard's presentation on our facebook. The Patriot Ledger also published a recap of the meeting, which you can read here.
Now that we've presented and talked about the results, it's time to take action! Read below for an outline of a few action items:
Read MoreMassDEP submitted their Written Determination for Spectra's Ch. 91 Waterways Permit earlier this month. Their determination is to conditionally approve the Ch. 91 permit. MassDEP will be accepting comments on this through June 7. We have compiled a short commenting guideline that folks are welcome to use.
Read MoreTo better understand current levels of air pollution in the form of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), FRRACS worked with GeoLabs/Phoenix Environmental Laboratories, a local testing laboratory using EPA approved testing methods to gather data in and around the Fore River Basin. FRRACS and the North Weymouth Civic Association also purchased formaldehyde testing badges that were analyzed by Advanced Chemical Sensors, a certified testing laboratory. The results were alarming.
Read MoreCongressman Lynch wrote a letter of concern to the Executive Director of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), which falls under the U.S. Department of Transportation. For nearly two years, we have been trying to engage in conversation with PHMSA, as this is a project that should heavily concern them. We are glad that Congressman Lynch has raised his concerns with them. You can read the full letter below.
Read MoreNews coverage of our fight against the compressor station has been building this past week. We're happy to see that word of this is starting to spread beyond the South Shore. Read more for links to recent news article and video clips.
Read MoreDesmogblog followed up with MassDEP officials to determine if it is common practice to allow companies to make edits to draft plans and they explained that it is in fact a regular practice.
Read MoreTo see CBS's coverage of our impromptu meeting with MassDEP, click here.
Read MoreCall MassDEP and demand that they issue new, independent reviews of Spectra's permit applications! The number to call is 508-946-2700.
Read MoreIn yet another uncovering of the dirty links between officials at MassDEP and Spectra, investigative journalist, Itai Vardi, discovered that MassDEP allowed Spectra to access and edit the draft air permit before it was made available to public.
Read MoreThe MassDEP released a letter today explaining that they intend to approve Spectra's Ch. 91 Waterways permit, pursuant upon "Special Conditions" to be carried out by Spectra. We were not expecting it as we were under the impression that it could not be issued without the Wetlands permit.
There is a 21-day commenting period -- comments are due June 7. More info and a commenting guideline coming soon!
Read MoreState Senator O'Connor has submitted a bill that would prevent the construction of compressor stations within a half mile of certain facilities and vulnerable areas, and we need folks to attend the Joint Committee hearing on Tuesday, May 16 at 1pm.
Read MoreAn investigate report by Itai Vardi found that Spectra lobbyists have close relations with Massachusetts environmental officials --i.e. some of the agencies responsible for approving or denying Spectra's permits.
Read MoreCongressman Lynch, Senator Warren, and Senator Markey sent a letter to MassDEP in opposition to the proposed Air Quality Plan. We thank them for their support and encourage Gov. Baker to follow their lead.
It's also important to recognize the folks in the community who continuously call, email, and visit our state reps and urge them to speak out. Weymouth resident, Wendy, pushed hard to get Lynch, Warren, and Markey to submit comments on this matter and we thank her for her dedicated efforts!
The Town of Weymouth and their associated 10-person intervenor group submitted comments in regards to Spectra's Air Quality Plan. In addition to addressing concerns around inaccurate air quality modelling, the Town conducted independent noise monitoring and found that the compressor would exceed allowable nighttime noise standards.
Read their comments in full here.
Read MoreCall Gov. Baker -- 617-725-4005 -- and tell him to oppose the compressor! Below is an open letter that Alice wrote to Governor Baker.
Read MoreLocal opposition to the proposed Natural Gas Compressor Station abutting a dense residential community
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