BC first nation postpones vote on natural gas facility – CTV
July 28, 2015
SQUAMISH, B.C. — The Squamish First Nation has delayed a vote on a proposed $1.6 billion liquefied natural gas plant in its traditional territory while it negotiates with the project’s backers during an unprecedented environmental review.
The nation says its independent assessment is the first of its kind in British Columbia because it is legally binding and Woodfibre LNG, FortisBC and the province have agreed to participate. Last month, the nation issued 25 conditions it wants met before it grants its own environmental certificate.
Chief Ian Campbell said Tuesday that the nation has not yet reached agreements with the project’s proponents on the conditions. Council will vote this fall on any such agreements before it issues the certificate.
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