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NJ Saltwater Fisherman => News and Information => Topic started by: CapBob on January 20, 2009, 07:36:16 PM

Title: Public Hearings On Purposed Industrial Island 19 miles off Sea Bright
Post by: CapBob on January 20, 2009, 07:36:16 PM

Public Meeting - January 27, 2009
Open house 4:30-6pm
Public speaking/meeting 6-8pm
The Sheraton of Eatontown, 6 Industrial Way East, Eatontown, NJ 07724

 
Public Meeting - January 29, 2009
Open house 4:30-6pm
Public speaking/meeting 6-8pm
Public Library, 111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY 11561

 

The Atlantic Sea Island Group is planning to build a massive industrial complex in the ocean for the importation of LNG (liquefied natural gas).  The private company has no experience in LNG operations or offshore construction.


14 times the size of Giants Stadium
Made with 14 million tons of fill – 10 times the volume of the Empire State Building
Marine life and habitat will be killed and destroyed



Info On Project:
http://www.cleanoceanaction.org/index.php?id=636

Title: Re: Public Hearings On Purposed Industrial Island 19 miles off Sea Bright
Post by: IrishAyes on January 20, 2009, 07:56:03 PM

I knew they were planning something like that off of Long Island. This is the first I have heard of it off of our coast. Not a good thing.

Title: Re: Public Hearings On Purposed Industrial Island 19 miles off Sea Bright
Post by: Pfishingruven on January 21, 2009, 12:07:12 PM

Not good at all for the ocean!

 TT^

Title: Re: Public Hearings On Purposed Industrial Island 19 miles off Sea Bright
Post by: njdiver on January 27, 2009, 12:43:27 PM

Tonight is our first and maybe last chance to be heard!

Title: Re: Public Hearings On Purposed Industrial Island 19 miles off Sea Bright
Post by: Vinnym on January 28, 2009, 08:17:27 AM

 ??? Did anyone make this meeting? Can you give us an update if you were there?  ???