The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission says they may have made a mistake in its approval process for the Weymouth Compressor Station.
The commission’s chair, Richard Glick, issued a statement in which he said they “likely erred in siting the Weymouth Compressor Station where it did” but that the certificate is “final” and that there is no “legal basis to prevent the Weymouth Compressor Station from entering service.”
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Alice Arena, of the Fore River Residents Against the Compressor Station, told WATD News that while Glick said they will work to do better in the future, she sees no reason they can’t take action now.
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Arena also said she is not impressed with Glick’s statement that “federal oversight remains.”
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Enbridge spokesman Max Bergeron released the following statement to WATD News
“We are pleased with FERC’s decision not to advance a reexamination of matters which have already been extensively reviewed as part of a multiyear public process for the Weymouth Compressor Station as part of the Atlantic Bridge project. Natural gas infrastructure is vital to keeping the heat and lights on for families and businesses, particularly during cold weather. We remain committed to safely and responsibly delivering natural gas for New England families and businesses.
We are committed to meaningful engagement with stakeholders, and our team members are part of the communities in which we live and work. We’re dedicated to being good neighbors and operating the Weymouth Compressor Station with public health and safety as our priority.”
