Verbal comments submitted at the scoping meetings have been transcribed and are available for download in the EIS Library. Download the PDF for the entire meeting, including verbal comments submitted in the public area, as well as the individual comment area. Comments from Agencies and Tribes are also located in the EIS Library for your convenience.
All comments submitted in writing (via email, mailed hardcopy, or the online comment form) can be viewed below. Comments submitted via the website are posted within ten days. The table can be filtered using the menus below or sorted using the green column headers.
Human environment: Other human environment topic Natural environment: Wildlife or vegetation Marine species, fish or fisheries EIS process: EIS/regulatory process
Please enforce mitigation sequencing for the GPT proposal so that avoidance is the highest priority. I am concerned that PIT developed the site footprint first, guided solely by efforts to maximize economic return. Environmental review, conducted after... View full comment
12065
01/22/2013
McAuley, Mike
Bellingham
Multiple/not listed
Human environment: Traffic or safety Other human environment topic Natural environment: None selected EIS process: Area of potential effect EIS/regulatory process Other EIS process topic
21 January 2013
From: Mike McAuley
Commissioner , Port of Bellingham
1801 Roeder Ave.
Bellingham, WA 98225
To: GPT/Custer Spur EIS
c/o CH2MHill and Co-lead Agencies
1100 112th Ave. NE, Suite 400
Bellevue, WA 98004
Re: Gateway Pacific... View full comment
12064
01/22/2013
Brooking, Ann
Bow
Rail
Human environment: Air quality Human health Other human environment topic Natural environment: None selected EIS process: Alternatives Area of potential effect EIS/regulatory process Other EIS process topic
I agree with the concern outlined below:
http://www.eisgatewaypacificwa.gov/get-involved/comment/6108
I live and work in Skagit County and am very concerned about the proposed terminal as the natural environment, the lack of gridlock, cleanliness... View full comment
12063
01/22/2013
Albrecht, Jamie
Industrial site
Human environment: Human health Other human environment topic Natural environment: None selected EIS process: None selected
I live on Aldergrove Road near Kickerville and the proposed terminal site. I would like a study to be done on but not limited to the effects that the terminal will have on the property values in the surrounding area. I have seen that where other... View full comment
12062
01/22/2013
Weill, Karen
Multiple/not listed
Human environment: Human health Natural environment: None selected EIS process: None selected
There was a study done in the City of Spokane that showed there is a 10 year difference in life expectancy between the north side of Spokane and the south side of Spokane. The difference is directly related to proximity to the industrial area, which... View full comment
12061
01/22/2013
Barry, Ann
Kennewick
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Human environment: Air quality Human health Natural environment: Marine species, fish or fisheries Wetlands or streams EIS process: None selected
I would like to express my opposition to SSA Marine's proposal to build a coal export terminal in the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve. I will not take the time here to address the larger issue of whether the US should be exporting millions of tons of... View full comment
12060
01/22/2013
Scaief, Margaret
Rail
Human environment: None selected Natural environment: None selected EIS process: None selected
I live and work in Bellingham. I am concerned about the loss of jobs rather than the hoped for increase of jobs for our state of Washington if GPT is allowed to build this terminal. I request that the scoping process study the loss of jobs resulting... View full comment
12059
01/22/2013
Nichols, Robert
Multiple/not listed
Human environment: Air quality Human health Traffic or safety Other human environment topic Natural environment: Marine species, fish or fisheries Wetlands or streams Water quality EIS process: Alternatives Area of potential effect EIS/regulatory process Other EIS process topic
Dear GPT/BNSF Custer Spur EIS Co-Lead Agencies,
I am Robert Nichols and I reside on Orcas Island in San Juan County. I am concerned about the continued vitality of the Salish Sea, where coal ships would make over 950 transits per year if the Gateway... View full comment
12058
01/22/2013
DeBoard, Roberta
Bellingham
Industrial site
Human environment: None selected Natural environment: Other natural environment topic EIS process: None selected
From: Roberta DeBoard of Bellingham, WA. I am a citizen of Whatcom County concerned about the environment of our area and of the world.
I would like to request that the EIS for the GPT include consideration and careful study of the wisdom of... View full comment
12056
01/22/2013
Goucher, Anthony
Blaine
Multiple/not listed
Human environment: None selected Natural environment: None selected EIS process: None selected
My name is Tony Goucher and I am a senior at Blaine High School. I am a resident of Birch Bay and have been wanting to get my concerns about the coal terminal into consideration for the local area. I have been very interested in how the coal terminal at... View full comment
12055
01/22/2013
Volkart, Elizabeth
Multiple/not listed
Human environment: None selected Natural environment: Wildlife or vegetation Marine species, fish or fisheries Wetlands or streams Water quality Other natural environment topic EIS process: Area of potential effect
Human environment: Air quality Human health Natural environment: Water quality EIS process: None selected
Hi my name is Alissa Segersten, mother of 5 and author of 2 books focusing on whole foods and food allergies. I would like the EIS to consider the damaging effects of mercury on a person’s body.
Mercury from coal is cytotoxic and therefore harms both... View full comment
12053
01/22/2013
Larson, Kimberly
Seattle
Multiple/not listed
Human environment: Noise Air quality Human health Traffic or safety Other human environment topic Natural environment: Wildlife or vegetation Marine species, fish or fisheries Other natural environment topic EIS process: Alternatives Area of potential effect Other EIS process topic
While I work for an organization that works for practical solutions to global warming, I am a Seattle, WA resident and parent that is deeply concerned of the impacts coal export would bring upon our planet, our regional identity and livelihood, local... View full comment
12052
01/22/2013
Rotondi, Paula
Multiple/not listed
Human environment: None selected Natural environment: None selected EIS process: EIS/regulatory process Other EIS process topic
I am concerned about the misleading number of jobs projected by some proponents of the GPT. I agree with the comment on January 8,2013 from James Wells regarding fairly assessing the jobs that the terminal will allegedly provide. To quote Mr. Wells,... View full comment
12051
01/22/2013
Harkins, Hugh
Multiple/not listed
Human environment: Other human environment topic Natural environment: Wildlife or vegetation Marine species, fish or fisheries Wetlands or streams Water quality Other natural environment topic EIS process: None selected
I'm Hugh Harkins, from Bellingham WA.
Here's a short synopsis of the Boldt Decision from Wikipedia:
United States v. Washington, 384 F. Supp. 312 (W.D. Wash. 1974), was a 1974 court case that reaffirmed the right of most Washington... View full comment
12050
01/22/2013
Parr, Susan
Multiple/not listed
Human environment: None selected Natural environment: None selected EIS process: Alternatives
Dear Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Ecology and Whatcom County Council:
Yesterday I commented on the proposed coal terminal and rail expansion concept. I suggested a wide range of impacts for study in an area-wide EIS, as the project is a... View full comment
12049
01/22/2013
Renner, Jessica
Ferndale
Multiple/not listed
Human environment: Noise Air quality Human health Traffic or safety Other human environment topic Natural environment: Marine species, fish or fisheries Wetlands or streams Water quality Other natural environment topic EIS process: Area of potential effect
My family moved to Ferndale, WA in 1988 and I've lived and worked in Ferndale and Bellingham ever since. I currently own a business located in downtown Bellingham near the train tracks. My parents own property on Walltine Road, not ten miles from... View full comment
12048
01/22/2013
Murphy, Magdalene
Human environment: Traffic or safety Natural environment: None selected EIS process: None selected
My name is Magdalene Murphy and I am a high school student in Bellingham. I am writing to express a concern over the effect of the coal train terminal on traffic in the city. As I am sure you know, it is necessary to cross the railroad tracks in order... View full comment
12047
01/22/2013
Bain, David
Bothell
Multiple/not listed
Human environment: Noise Air quality Human health Other human environment topic Natural environment: Wildlife or vegetation Marine species, fish or fisheries Wetlands or streams Water quality Other natural environment topic EIS process: Area of potential effect EIS/regulatory process
Overview
I am a marine mammal mammalogist with over 35 years of experience in my profession. I served on Canada's Resident Killer Whale Recovery Team and as a peer-reviewer for NMFS in its efforts to develop recovery plans and critical habitat... View full comment
12046
01/22/2013
Hallam, meghan
Bellingham
Multiple/not listed
Human environment: None selected Natural environment: Wildlife or vegetation Marine species, fish or fisheries Wetlands or streams Water quality Other natural environment topic EIS process: Area of potential effect EIS/regulatory process
Thank you for taking time to assess both the local and regional community concerns. We at Coastal Conservation Association North Sound chapter are submitting these comments for your review and consideration. We hope the process takes into account any... View full comment
Combined NEPA/SEPA
Verbal comments submitted at the scoping meetings have been transcribed and are available for download in the EIS Library. Download the PDF for the entire meeting, including verbal comments submitted in the public area, as well as the individual comment area. Comments from Agencies and Tribes are also located in the EIS Library for your convenience.
All comments submitted in writing (via email, mailed hardcopy, or the online comment form) can be viewed below. Comments submitted via the website are posted within ten days. The table can be filtered using the menus below or sorted using the green column headers.
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