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Timeline

LNG Proposals in Passamaquoddy Bay

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Events Appear in Reverse Chronological Order (newest first)

FERC Dismisses DeLNG From Permitting
Aug 17, 2016
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission dismisses Downeast LNG from permitting, effectively killing the project.
http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?accession_num=20160817-3009

Save Passamaquoddy Bay 3-Nation Alliance Submits Motion to FERC to Dismiss Downeast LNG from Permitting
Jun 13, 2016
Save Passamaquoddy Bay illustrates to FERC that Downeast LNG is incompetent to continue permitting, and is inappropriately gaming FERC to broker the project to a new owner. FERC is not a real estate or business broker. SPB moves to dismiss Downeast LNG from permitting.

DeLNG Requests FERC Export Pre-Application
Jul 22, 2014
Downeast LNG files request to enter FERC Pre-Filing for their proposed LNG export project.
http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?document_id=14236701

DeLNG Announces Export Project
Jun 20, 2014
Downeast LNG issued a press release stating that they intend to alter their project: 1) reduce two storage tanks to 1 storage tank, 2) add liquefaction and export capability, and 3) pre-file with FERC for their new project.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/news_releases.html#2014jun_delng_jun20

FERC Releases DeLNG FEIS
May 15, 2014
FERC releases Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). FERC Commissioners must make their permitting decision no sooner than 10 days, and no later than 90 days.
http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?document_id=14216307

Original FERC DeLNG Permitting Decision deadline (POSTPONED)
Oct 17, 2013
The FERC Commission permitting decision on Downeast LNG is required within 90 days of publishing the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). HOWEVER, since DeLNG failed to supply required information for the FEIS, the FEIS has been delayed, and so has the FERC permitting decision.

DeLNG Buys Terminal Property
Aug 8, 2013
Downeast LNG informed FERC it has exercised its option to purchase the proposed terminal property at Mill Cove, Robbinston, Maine.

FERC DeLNG FEIS was to be Published (POSTPONED)
Jul 19, 2013
FERC's Downeast LNG Final Environmental Impact Statement was to be published today; however, FERC delayed publication until such time that Downeast LNG provides vapor dispersion modeling that complies with USDOT safety regulations.

FERC FEIS POSTPONED
Jul 16, 2013
Due to Downeast LNG failing to provide vapor dispersion Exclusion Zone modeling that complies with USDOT regulations, FERC postpones publication of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) until some future date.
http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?document_id=14130731

DeLNG Option to Purchase was to Expire
Jun 16, 2013
The option to purchase the proposed Downeast LNG terminal site property was to expire today; however, Downeast LNG exercised its option, purchasing the property.

FERC DeLNG SDEIS Comment Period Ends
May 20, 2013
May 20 — Commenting to the FERC docket re Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) ends at 5pm ET.

DeLNG 3-1/2 YEARS LATE
Jan 6, 2013
DeLNG is now 3-1/2 years late answering FERC's Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) technical questions. Answers were due on July 6, 2009.

DeLNG Lacks Rights to Intertidal Zone
Nov 27, 2012
Save Passamaquoddy Bay notifies FERC that recent Maine court decisions indicate that Downeast LNG lacks sufficient rights to the intertidal zone along the proposed terminal shoreline to prevent the public's presence at any time. Thus, security of the jetty and pier cannot be accomplished, so FERC should dismiss DeLNG's applications.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/ferc/elibrary/formal_filing/delng_CP07-52/2012/formal_delng_2012_11nov.html#2012nov27

DeLNG Proposes 30'-tall Vapor Fence
Nov 26, 2012
Downeast LNG proposes a 30'-tall solid galvanized sheet metal Vapor Fence along the terminal's entire land-side fence line, including a half-mile along US-1, and next to a Maine Scenic Turnout at Mill Cove, in order to contain LNG vapor from a release.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/announcements/announcements_2012.html#2012nov26

Canada reconfirms Prohibition against DeLNG Ship Transits
Nov 16, 2012
Canadian Member of Parliament John Williamson reconfirms Canada's prohibition of LNG ship transits through Head Harbour Passage and Passamaquoddy Bay to Downeast LNG's proposed terminal.
http://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=34be7b62-dc45-4aee-a97f-1140a1f7a18d&RSS=true

Judge: QBLNG Lease Never Existed
Oct 4, 2012
Department of Interior, Office of Hearings and Appeals,Interior Board of Indian Appeals Administrative Judge determines BIA approval of ground lease between tribe and Quoddy Bay LNG was done inappropriately, was never valid; thus, a lease never existed.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/documents/bia/IBIA_09-07-A_10-138_2012Oct4.pdf

Castlebay Concert "Saving Passamaquoddy Bay"
Jul 11, 2012
Maine's Celtic music stars, Castlebay, perform in Eastport along with St. Andrews singer/songwriter Ruth Dunfield, in a fundraiser for Save Passamaquoddy Bay.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/announcements/announcements_2012.html#2012jul11

Downeast LNG = Last Remaining LNG Import Terminal Proposal in North America
Apr 20, 2012
Liberty Natural Gas LNG import proposal offshore from New Jersey withdrew from the MARAD permitting process. That leaves Downeast LNG as the sole remaining LNG import proposal in the entire continent of North America. All other LNG developers have recognized the lack of need for additional import infrastructure.
http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=USCG-2010-0993-0112

FERC Dismisses Calais LNG — CLNG is officially defunct
Apr 4, 2012
FERC dismissed Calais LNG from federal permitting for failing to have financial capacity and for lacking a project site. Calais LNG lost its financial backing and option to purchase its project site in 2010.

DeLNG 2 YEARS & 3 MONTHS LATE
Oct 6, 2011
Downeast LNG is two years and three months late in answering the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's questions arising from the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Answers were due on 2009 July 6.

CLNG Vacates Offices
Jul 13, 2011
Calais LNG vacated its offices sometime prior to July 13. A handwritten note on the door gives a phone number of one of the company's principals.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/announcements/announcements_2011.html#2011jul25

DeLNG 2 YEARS LATE
Jul 6, 2011
Downeast LNG is now TWO YEARS LATE answering technical questions arising from FERC'S Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The FERC deadline for answers was 2009 July 6.

SPB: FERC violated DOT-FERC MOU
Jun 6, 2011
Save Passamaquoddy Bay files notice to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) that FERC has failed since June 2009 to inform the DOT of LNG terminal tanktop fire thermal radiation hazards to the public. The computer modeling used for thermal radiation from LNG tanktop fires was demonstrated to be critically deficient. On January 15, 1993, FERC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the DOT to inform each other when a public safety hazard is identified regarding LNG and natural gas facilities. As of the SPB filing to the DOT, FERC has failed to notify the DOT of the public safety hazard identified in the 2009 filings to FERC -- FERC Downeast LNG Docket No. CP07-52, Comment Filings 20090707-5023(22040234) and 20091124-5066(23041052).

DeLNG provides TRI
Mar 15, 2011
Downeast LNG responds to FERC's request demonstrating the company's title, right, or interest (TRI) in the project site; however, DeLNG does not indicate if it intends to use the site for that purpose.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/ferc/elibrary/formal_filing/delng_CP07-52/2011/formal_delng_2011_03mar.html#2011mar16

FERC asks DeLNG for TRI proof
Feb 15, 2011
FERC asks Downeast LNG to demonstrate it holds title, right, or interest (TRI; the right to use) the proposed terminal site, and asks if DeLNG intends to actually do so.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/ferc/elibrary/formal_filing/delng_CP07-52/2011/formal_delng_2011_02feb.html#2011feb15

CLNG admits TRI & financial failure
Dec 17, 2010
Calais LNG files to the FERC docket, admitting it has no title, right, or interest in the land required for the project; and has no financial capacity. Nevertheless, CLNG asks FERC to remain in the permitting process.

CLNG withdraws from Maine permitting
Dec 14, 2010
Calais LNG withdraws from Maine permitting due to lack of title, right, or interest (TRI), and lack of required technical data.

CLNG misses FERC deadline
Dec 13, 2010
Calais LNG fails to meet FERC's deadline to demonstrate CLNG's title, right, or interest in the land required for the project, and CLNG's financial backing.

FERC demands CLNG schedule
Dec 3, 2010
FERC writes to Calais LNG, demanding CLNG provide a schedule by December 13 as to when CLNG would secure title, right, or interest in the required land, as well as financial capacity required for permitting.

CLNG tells Maine it would be dismissed
Dec 2, 2010
Calais LNG writes the Maine Board of Environmental Protection that if the BEP were to recommence permitting, it would be appropriate for the BEP to summarily dismiss CLNG's permits for lack of TRI and financial capacity.

Land owners inform Maine that CLNG has no TRI
Nov 17, 2010
Owners of the land Calais LNG requires for its project inform the Maine Board of Environmental Protection that CLNG has not renewed its option to purchase that expired on August 31; thus, CLNG does not have the required TRI for state permitting.

USCG requires CLNG to obtain Canadian cooperation
Sep 21, 2010
The US Coast Guard issues its Waterway Suitability Assessment (WSA) and Letter of Recommendation (LOR) regarding LNG transits through Passamaquoddy Bay. The USCG requires Calais LNG to obtain Government of Canada cooperation and coordination for safe and secure transits through both Canadian and US waters.

CLNG fails to inform Maine
Sep 15, 2010
Calais LNG fails to inform the Maine Board of Environmental Protection that it has lost its title, right, or interest (TRI) in the land needed for its project -- and needed for Maine and FERC permitting.

CLNG loses TRI
Sep 1, 2010
By failing to renew its option to purchase the land needed for its project, Calais LNG loses title, right, or interest needed for Maine and FERC permitting. thus, it loses title, right, or interest required for Maine and FERC permitting.

FERC repeats 2009 DeLNG data request
Sep 1, 2010
FERC restates its request of Downeast LNG for information to questions stemming from the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) -- that were due on July 6, 2009..

CLNG fails to renew option on land
Aug 31, 2010
Calais LNG fails to renew its option to purchase the vast majority of the land needed for its project;.

QBLNG appeals BIA reconsideration refusal
Aug 31, 2010
Quoddy Bay LNG appeals Bureau of Indian Affairs Acting Eastern Regional Director's denial of QBLNG's request to reconsider cancelling the lease.

CLNG Asks Maine to Pay for Pipeline
Aug 12, 2010
After having just been dumped by Goldman Sachs as the project's financial backer, Calais LNG's Arthur Gelber asks Maine Gov. Baldacci for the State of Maine to pay for a new natural gas pipeline from Calais LNG to Boston.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/documents/letters/CLNG-Baldacci_re_Maine_Paying_for_Pipeline.pdf

BIA denies QBLNG lease appeal
Jul 29, 2010
The Bureau of Indian Affairs denies Quoddy Bay LNG's appeal of the BIA's cancellation of the lease between Pleasant Point Tribal Government and Quoddy Bay LNG, indicating that Quoddy Bay LNG had deserted the lease for failing to make lease payments.

CLNG loses financial backer
Jul 21, 2010
Calais LNG announces GS Power Holdings, a wholely owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, is ending its financial backing of the CLNG project.

DeLNG 1 YEAR LATE
Jul 6, 2010
Downeast LNG is 12 months (1 year) late answering FERC's technical questions arising from the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

Gov. Baldacci lobbies for DeLNG
May 18, 2010
Maine Gov. John Baldacci lobbies FERC Chair Jon Wellinghoff and other Commission members, arguing the FERC is holding up Downeast LNG's Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). In truth, it is DeLNG's inability to answer FERC's questions from the Draft EIS that is delaying the FEIS.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/ferc/elibrary/formal_filing/delng_CP07-52/2010/formal_delng_2010_03mar.html#2010mar18

BIA cancels QBLNG lease - NN Announcement
Apr 26, 2010
Passamaquoddy Tribal members (members of Nulankeutomonen Nkihtakomikumon [We Take Care of the Land]) win a victory after almost 5 years of litigation against the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The BIA -- an agency with a long history of abuse -- failed to perform its statutory Indian Trust responsibilities when approving the lease agreement between Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Tribal Government and Quoddy Bay LNG.
http://web.mac.com/francisv/EJ/Blog/Entries/2010/4/26_BIA_Cancels_land_lease.html

BIA cancels Tribe-QBLNG lease
Apr 23, 2010
The US Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, cancels federal approval of the land lease between Pleasant Point Tribal Government and Quoddy Bay LNG.

CLNG backer accused of fraud
Apr 2010
Goldman Sachs, financial backer of Calais LNG, is accused of criminal activity.

DeLNG office for sale
Apr 5, 2010
On, or prior to, April 5, Downeast LNG's office in Robbinston was listed for sale, with for sale sign out front.

QBLNG signs removed
Apr 3, 2010
The signs at Quoddy Bay LNG's former office building are taken down.

QBLNG sued by Coler & Colantonio
Feb 2010
Coler & Colantonio Inc. sues Quoddy Bay LNG for nonpayment of services.

QBLNG sued by TRC
Jan 2010
TRC sues Quoddy Bay LNG for nonpayment of services.

DeLNG 6 months late
Jan 6, 2010
Downeast LNG is 6 months late answering FERC's technical questions arising from the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

CLNG files formal FERC application
Dec 18, 2009
Calais LNG files its formal permit applications with FERC.

DeLNG calculations deficient
Nov 24, 2009
Dr. J.E.S. Venart again demonstrates that Downeast LNG's thermal radiation and vapor dispersion Hazard Zone calculations are deficient.
http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/File_list.asp?document_id=13772051

DeLNG incomplete filing
Oct 29, 2009
Downeast LNG files more information with FERC that was due on July 6, 2009 -- this time about the thermal radiation hazard zone -- but the information is still incomplete.

http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/ferc/elibrary/formal_filing/delng_CP07-52/2009/formal_delng_2009_10oct.html#2009oct30

DeLNG incomplete filing
Oct 6, 2009
Downeast LNG submits an incomplete response to FERC's information request stemming from the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS).

http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/ferc/elibrary/formal_filing/delng_CP07-52/2009/formal_delng_2009_10oct.html#2009oct6

DeLNG supplies outdated info to FERC
Aug 21, 2009
Downeast LNG files outdated information and contradictory logic to the FERC docket in an attempt to justify the project application's Purpose and Need requirement.

http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/File_list.asp?document_id=13747908

FERC removes QBLNG from maps
Jul 2009
FERC removes Quoddy Bay LNG from its maps of proposed LNG terminal projects.

Tribe cancels QBLNG lease
Jul 9, 2009
Pleasant Point Tribal Government cancels its land leas with Quoddy Bay LNG.

Canadian Embassy advises DeLNG to withdraw
Jul 7, 2009
The Canadian Embassy reminds FERC that Downeast LNG is required to obtain Government of Canada cooperation for safe and secure LNG ship transits; and advises that Downeast LNG withdraw its applicatins before FERC.

http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/ferc/elibrary/formal_filing/delng_CP07-52/2009/canada_re_delng/20090715-0157(22096282).pdf

DeLNG misses FERC deadline
Jul 6, 2009
Downeast LNG fails to answer FERC's technical questions arising from the Draft Environmental Impact Statement by the July 6 deadline.

Even as of 2011 July 6 — TWO YEARS past the deadline — Downeast LNG still does not comply with FERC's information request.

 

Reminder - no right to use waterway
Jul 6, 2009
New Brunswick, Canada, Premier Shawn Graham reminds FERC that the US has no jurisdiction over Canadian waterways, and that Downeast LNG ships are banned from entering Passamaquoddy Bay via Canadian waters.

http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/File_list.asp?document_id=13735127

US EPA critical of DeLNG DEIS
Jul 6, 2009
The US Environmental Protection Agency is critical of the Downeast LNG Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), stating, “[W]e note our disappointment that information relevant to the characterization of environmental impacts [that we supplied] is not included.”

http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/File_list.asp?document_id=13735021

Dept. of Interior Criticises DeLNG DEIS
Jul 2, 2009
The US Department of the Interior files to FERC a criticism of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS).

"Considerable substantive information has not been included in the DEIS,” and “we recommend that the Commission prepare a supplement to the DEIS.”

Downeast LNG “has never provided any copies of any reports to the BIA [Bureau of Indian Affairs],” even though the BIA is an intervenor in these procedings.

The project would subject an undue Hazard burden on the members of Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation; plus, would negatively impact Tribal cultural resources -- Environmental Justice issues.

Another Environmental Justice issue is DeLNG’s claim that Tribal members have no aboriginal fishing rights in the waters proposed for the project."

http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/File_list.asp?document_id=13734588

 

DeLNG opposes extending DEIS comment period
Jun 12, 2009
Downeast LNG files to FERC its opposition to extending the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) comment period.

(DeLNG then delays answering FERC's questions arising from the DEIS.)

http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/File_list.asp?document_id=13728089

 

FERC releases DeLNG DEIS
May 15, 2009
FERC releases the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Downeast LNG (DeLNG) project. As a result, FERC asks DeLNG for answers to numerous technical questions, and requires DeLNG to answer by July 6, 2009.

BIA Gives QBLNG 30 Days to Vacate Sipayik Land
Apr 23, 2009
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) gives Quoddy Bay LNG 30 days to vacate its leased Tribal land, due to cancellation of the ground lease for lack of lease payments.

http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/news_archives/2010/quoddy_tides/05_may/2010_05may_qblng_bia.html

NN sues BIA
Apr 2009
Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon (NN) sues the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a nearly 4-year non-compliance with the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). NN made a FOIA request of the BIA on June 9, 2005. The BIA dribbled out documents over a lengthy period of time, and did not release documents it was obiged to release.

USCG requires DeLNG to obtain Canadian cooperation
Jan 9, 2009
The US Coast Guard issues its Downeast LNG Waterway Suitability Report, requiring DeLNG to obtain Government of Canada cooperation for secure LNG transits; otherwise, the USCG will refuse entry into US waters.

Maine approves QBLNG withdrawal
Nov 6, 2008
The Maine Board of Environmental Protection approves Quoddy Bay LNG's withdrawal from the state permitting process.

QBLNG withdraws Maine permits
Oct 26, 2008
After being dismissed by FERC, Quoddy Bay LNG has no project; thus, it withdraws from Maine state permitting.

CLNG corrects false claim
Oct 21, 2008
Calais LNG corrects false claim in its Status Report to FERC that it had met with Save Passamaquoddy Bay.

FERC dismisses QBLNG - QBLNG is Now Officially Defunct
Oct 17, 2008
FERC dismisses Quoddy Bay LNG permitting from the federal process for failure to respond to FERC's technical questions. Quoddy Bay LNG becomes the first LNG terminal application to be ejected from the FERC process. This terminates the project.

"Voices On the Bay" Concert - Grand Manan
Oct 5, 2008
One of three area choral concerts is presented, consisting of 110 voices honoring the bay with original and traditional music.

"Voices On the Bay" Concert - Eastport
Sep 27, 2008
One of three area choral concerts is presented, consisting of 110 voices honoring the bay with original and traditional music.

http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/events/2008/2008sep27_voices.html

"Voices On the Bay" Concert - St. Andrews
Sep 26, 2008
One of three area choral concerts is presented, consisting of 110 voices honoring the bay with original and traditional music.

NN v BIA Hearing
Jul 1, 2008
Attorneys for Nulankeyutmonen Nkihtaqmikon (NN; "We Take Care of Our Land") appears for oral argument before Judge Woodcock in the U.S. District Court in Bangor, Maine, in NN's suit against the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The lawsuit is for the BIA's failure to comply with its statutory obligations when approving a ground lease of Tribal lands.

http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/news_archives/2008/st_croix_courier/jul/2008jul1_nn_v_bia.html

CLNG Enters FERC Prefiling
Jun 2, 2008
Calais LNG enters the FERC prefiling process, a prerequisite to entering the formal permitting process. The prefiling appears on the FERC docket on June 6, 2008.

FERC suspends QBLNG permitting
Apr 25, 2008
Quoddy Bay LNG's lack of response to FERC's technical questions results in FERC suspending permitting applications.

(On October 17, 2008, FERC will dismiss Quoddy Bay LNG from federal permitting, terminating the project.)

http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/documents.html#ferc_prefiling_clng

DeLNG withdraws Maine permits
Nov 15, 2007
After having gone completely through the Maine permitting process, including a weeklong hearing in July, Downeast LNG withdraws its permit applications.

NN Wins BIA Lawsuit
Sep 14, 2007
Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon (NN; "We Take Care of Our Land") wins suit against the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for failing its statutory obligations prior to approving the ground lease between the Pleasant Point Tribal Government and Quoddy Bay LNG.

Of particular significance is the court's precedence-establishing ruling that individual tribal members have standing before the court against the US Government.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/documents/court/bia_lawsuit/us_court_of_appeals/2007sep14_PleasantPointDecision.pdf

 

DeLNG BEP Hearing
Jul 16, 2007 to Jul 20, 2007
The July 16 - July 20 State of Maine Board of Environmental Protection hearing of the Downeast LNG terminal project begins.

Calais LNG Breaks Apart
Feb 8, 2007
Calais LNG breaks apart, and company principals decline to provide reasons.
Feb 8, 2007
Calais LNG breaks apart, and company principals decline to provide reasons.

DeLNG enters formal FERC permitting
Jan 8, 2007
Downeast LNG enters the formal FERC permitting process.

SPB releases Whole Bay Study
Oct 2, 2006
Save Passamaquoddy Bay releases the study performed by Yellow Wood Associates, "Report on Potential Economic and Fiscal Impacts of LNG Terminals on the Whole Passamaquoddy Bay" (the "Whole Bay Study").

http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/documents/community_impact_studies/whole_bay_study/whole_bay_study.html

Pime Minister Bans LNG in Head Harbour Passage
Sep 26, 2006
Canada Prime Minister Stephen Harper, speaking in Parliament, indicates that (Downeast LNG President Dean Girdis) is lobbying at the capitol, but that LNG tankers will be prohibited from transiting Head Harbour Passage.

http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?DocId=2352187&Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=39&Ses=1#Para62068

2006 "Sail-a-bration"
Jul 3, 2006
The second Sail-a-bration regatta takes place in Head Harbour Passage and Passamaquoddy Bay, celebrating the bay.

BIA withholds FOIA documents
Jun 8, 2006
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) releases some documents requested by Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtakomikumon (NN) under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, but withholds 11 additional documents.

NN files 3rd FOIA with BIA
May 12, 2006
Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon (NN) files a third Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), seeking additional documents.

SPB-Canada organizes
Apr 2006
Save Passamaquoddy Bay-Canada organizes.

SPB Spring Rally - LNG Ships Prohibited
Mar 27, 2006
Save Passamaquoddy Bay holds a rally to update the Eastport area on the proposed LNG projects.

St. Andrews Mayor John Craig announces that all mayors of Canadian communities surrounding Passamaquoddy Bay have joined New Brunswick Premier Bernard Lord, national Cabinet Minister Greg Thompson, and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper to emphatically confirm that LNG ships are prohibited from Head Harbour Passage and Passamaquoddy Bay.

http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/news_releases/2006/2006_spring_rally_results.html

DeLNG enters FERC prefiling
Jan 5, 2006
Downeast LNG enters the FERC pre-filing process to construct an LNG terminal at Mill Cove, in Robbinston, Maine.

SPB Receives "Volunteer Group of the Year" Award
Jan 1, 2006
Save Passamaquoddy Bay (SPB) receives the Town of Saint Andrews "Volunteer Group of the Year" award.

The award was originally presented to representatives of SPB by St. Andrews Mayor John Craig in St. Andrews on January 1, and was re-presented by Mayor Craig in Eastport at the Spring Rally there.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/news_releases/2006/2006_spring_rally_results.html

 

QBLNG Enters FERC Prefiling
Dec 16, 2005
Quoddy Bay LNG enters the FERC prefiling process.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/documents.html#ferc_pre-filing_quoddybayllc

NN v BIA Lawsuit News Conference at Split Rock
Nov 3, 2005
Members of Nulankeutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon (NN; "We Take Care of the Land") presents information to the press regarding their lawsuit against the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Department of Interior.

The BIA neglected to perform its Indian Trust statutory responsibilities prior to approving the ground lease agreement between Pleasant Point Tribal Government and Quoddy Bay LNG.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/events/2005/2005nov3_nulankeyutmonen_nkihtaqmikon.html

 

St. Croix Development Corp. (Calais LNG) incorporates
Oct 20, 2005
BP Consulting changes name to St. Croix Development Corporation (the second of several names eventually becoming Calais LNG) .

The company proposes a project to be known as Calais LNG, and to be wholly owned by Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribal Government.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/news_archives/2005/quoddy_tides/dec/2005nov25_cianbro-tribe.html

NN appeals BIA FOIA response
Sep 1, 2005
Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon (NN) administratively appealed the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) response to NN's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for documents pertaining to the BIA's approving a lease agreement between Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Tribal Government and Quoddy Bay LNG.

Town of St. Andrews LNG Forum
Aug 22, 2005
Around 1,200 people from around Passamaquoddy Bay attend presentations about how two LNG proposals (Quoddy Bay LNG and Downeast LNG) would impose Hazard Zones on thousands of area residents on both sides of the border, and would threaten economic, cultural, and biological assets.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/events/2005/2005aug22_standrews_forum.html

A Conversation with Charlie Atherton
Aug 20, 2005
Save Passamaquoddy Bay flies in Charlie Atherton of Lake Charles, Louisiana, who discusses the impacts that the Trunkline LNG terminal at Lake Chales has had on the surrounding area and people.

Charlie also meets with Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon Passamaquoddy Tribal members, meets with Save Passamaquoddy Bay-Canada members on Deer Island, New Brunswick, speaks at a Green Coast gathering at the Grange in Machias, and gives a presentation at the August 22 Town of St. Andrews LNG forum.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/events/2005/2005aug19-22_charlie_atherton.html

 

Passamaquoddy Bay FAQs Kiosk Grand Opening
Jul 30, 2005
Saint Croix Estuary Project opens the Passamaquoddy Bay FAQs Kiosk, with displays of why the bay should be preserved from LNG development.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/events/2005/2005jul30_scep_opening.html

NN files 2nd FOIA with BIA
Jul 11, 2005
Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon (NN) files a second Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), clarifying the first request.

"Sail-a-bration" Regatta
Jul 3, 2005
Sixty-four vessels sail, paddle, or motor from Head Harbour Lightstation at Campobello Island, New Brunswick, through Head Harbour Passage, to Eastport, Maine, and continuing up Western Passage to upper Passamaquoddy Bay in celebration of the bay.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/events/2005/2005jul3_sailabration.html

NN files FOIA with BIA
Jun 9, 2005
Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon (NN) files a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The FOIA request was for documents regarding the BIA's approval of a ground lease between Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Tribal Government and Quoddy Bay LNG. The BIA failed to perform its statutory Indian Trust obligations prior to approving the lease.

BP Consulting incorporates (Calais LNG)
Jun 6, 2005
BP Consulting ("Bug Picker" is an allusion to Ian Emergy's lobster fishing vocation, and is awkwardly similar to the name of energy giant BP) is formed by Maine State Representative Ian Emery of Cutler, Passamaquoddy State Representative Fred Moore III of Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation, and the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government at Indian Township. They propose to construct an LNG import terminal adjacent to Devil's Head conservation area near the village of Red Beach, Calais, Maine.

Both the name and ownership are to be short-lived. Just four months later (2005 Oct 20), the name is changed to Saint Croix Development, with owners consisting solely of Emery and Moore. They announce that Calais LNG will be the name of the LNG terminal, with Indian Township Tribal Government involved in ownership.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/news_archives/2005/quoddy_tides/dec/2005nov25_cianbro-tribe.html

BIA Approves Ground Lease with QBLNG
Jun 1, 2005
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) approves the ground lease between Pleasant Point Tribal Government and Quoddy Bay LNG.

Tribe Signs Lease with QBLNG
May 19, 2005
Pleasant Point Tribal Council signs a ground lease agreement with Quoddy Bay LNG for the company to construct an LNG import terminal on Tribal land.
http://judicialview.com/Court-Cases/Property/BIA-Approval-of-Tribal-Land-Lease-for-LNG-Plant-Challenged/BIA-Approval-Done-Without-Environmental-Impact-Study/40/1980

Town of Perry rejects QBLNG
Mar 28, 2005
The Town of Perry votes down allowing a proposed QBLNG terminal on Pleasant Point Tribal land at Gleason Cove. The Town had sold the land to the Tribe, with a covenant prohibiting commercial development.

"Perry: We Wouldn't Trade It For a $Million" Press Conference
Mar 23, 2005
Perry residents speak against accepting the $1 million bribe from Quoddy Bay LNG for residents' votes in favor of the LNG project.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/events/2005/2005mar23_perry_newsconf.html

"No-LNG" Rally for the Bay
Jan 8, 2005
Speakers, music, and displays demonstrate why LNG would be bad for Passamaquoddy Bay.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/events/2005/2005jan8_eastport_rally.html

"Celebrate the Cultural Heritage of Passamaquoddy Bay" Walk
Nov 27, 2004
A walk along Passamaquoddy Bay on the walking and biking trail at Sipayik takes place in appreciation of cultural heritage of the bay.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/events/2004/2004nov_sipayik_walk.html

"Save Our Homeland" March
Aug 29, 2004
Marching, drumming, smudging, and talking takes place at Sipayik in opposition of siting Quoddy Bay LNG's terminal at Gleason Cove.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/events/2004/2004aug29_sipayik_march.html

NN organizes
July, 2004
Passamaquoddy Tribal members form Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon (We Take Care of the Land), opposing LNG development in Passamaquoddy Bay.

[Prior to the lawsuit, the orgnaization name's spelling was "Nulankeyutmonen Nkihtaqmikon." The spelling has since been standardized as "Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon".]

SPB organizes
July, 2004
Save Passamaquoddy Bay forms to prevent LNG development in the bay.
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org/

QBLNG proposed at Sipayik
Jun 22, 2004
A plane-load of state officials and Quoddy Bay LNG arrive at a Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy (Sipayik) community meeting. They propose Quoddy Bay LNG build a terminal on Tribal land on Gleason Cove.

DeLNG founded
Mar, 2004
Downeast LNG president Dean Girdis founds company. By July 2004, Rob Wyatt begins advising the project on potential sites.
http://www.downeastlng.com/faq.php

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