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PORTLAND — An environ-
mental assessment for a proposed
oil-by-rail terminal in Vancou-
ver, Washington, says the proj-
ect could have negative conse-
quences for endangered salmon
and other fish in the Columbia
River.
The study, released Tuesday by
Washington state’s Energy Facility
Site Evaluation Council, says the
number of vessels added to pick
up oil at the terminal could lessen
water quality, induce bank ero-
sion, reduce shoreline and wetland
vegetation and harm essential fish
habitat. It would also lead to the
destruction of some archaeological
resources located along the shore-
line.
If the terminal was permitted,
the river’s annual ship traffic of
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would nearly triple.
“The increase in deep-draft
vessel traffic associated with the
proposed facility could result in a
director of Columbia Riverkeeper.
Port and company officials have
said the project would be an eco-
nomic boon to the community and
that safety is a priority for them.
Oil spill response
All tank cars used to transport oil
Another concern is local oil
to the terminal would be required
Intense opposition
spill responsiveness: many lo-
to meet the new standards issued
The project has faced intense earlier this year.
cal firefighters aren’t trained and
Tesoro officials say the envi-
equipped to respond to a train de- opposition because of recent acci-
railment with resulting oil spill and dents involving oil trains. In July ronmental study is an important
fire, and have no access to oil spill D UXQDZD\ RLO WUDLQ GHUDLOHG milestone for the project. Tesoro
declined to com-
containment
e q u i p m e n t , ‘The study demonstrates one thing: ment on specific
issues raised by
the
study
the assessment.
says.
Tesoro’s oil trains and shipping
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terminal are too dangerous.’
rently reviewing
million proj-
the
document
ect by Teso-
Brett VandenHeuvel,
and will be able
ro Corp. and
executive director of Columbia Riverkeeper
to address spe-
Savage Cos.
cific issues and
would
be
respond to more
the
Pacific
Northwest’s largest oil train termi- and exploded in Lac-Megantic, detailed questions over the coming
weeks,” said Tesoro spokeswoman
nal. It would receive an average of Quebec, killing 47 people.
Critics are concerned about po- Tina Barbee.
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The public can comment on
per day by rail, store it and transfer tential oil spills and explosions,
it to ships for delivery to refineries and other environment and safety the assessment until early Jan-
uary. After a review, state of-
along the West Coast. Vancouver is risks.
“The study demonstrates one ficials will make a recommen-
just across the river from Portland.
The crude would be transport- thing: Tesoro’s oil trains and ship- dation to Washington Gov. Jay
ed by unit trains composed of up ping terminal are too dangerous,” Inslee, who has the final say on the
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in the region, including shipment
delays and delays at crossings.
The project could also increase
train-wildlife collisions.
moderate to major long-term effect
on near-shore fish including listed
salmonids and eulachon species in
the lower 33-mile portion of the
Columbia River,” the assessment
says.
Strand juvenile salmon
Wakes from the ships could
wash juvenile salmon onto the
shore, leaving them stranded — a
moderate to major impact, accord-
ing to the study. Stranding would
occur in the Lower Columbia
where shorelines are not shielded
from wave action. The area con-
tains some of the highest quality
shallow-water shoreline habitat.
The vessels could also suck in
aquatic larvae and eggs, which
would hurt fish reproduction, pop-
ulation size, or distribution of fish
and reduce species such as salmon,
especially during vulnerable times
such as extremely high tempera-
tures.
Other concerns include soil liq-
uefaction under the proposed fa-
cility in case of a large earthquake
and impacts to rail transportation
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unit trains per day would roll
along the river and to the termi-
nal. Most of the crude would ar-
rive from the Bakken formation
in North Dakota, Montana, and
Canada.
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Keefe holds a master’s
degree in physics from
Portland State University,
and has taught physics at
the college since 1991. He
has presented over a dozen
invited talks and workshops
on e nergy in the 21st c entu-
ry to the American Associ-
ation of Physics Teachers,
the Pacific Northwest Asso-
ciation for College Physics,
and the National Science
Teachers Association.
Nov. 22, 2015
SKAGGS, Bonnie Jean,
73, of Astoria, died in Port-
land. Hughes-Ransom Mortu-
ary in Astoria is in charge of
the arrangements.
James Stacy Leach, 47, of
Clatskanie, for unlawful pos-
session of heroin and meth-
amphetamine, second-degree
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trespass and for a felony war-
rant at Home Depot. Leach
allegedly stole $216 worth of
merchandise.
Crash
• At 4:26 p.m. Monday,
Dennis Nelson, 68, of Kent,
Washington, was cited for
making a dangerous left turn
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a two-vehicle crash. Nelson
was driving a Toyota Avalon
with his wife in the passen-
ger seat when the car collided
with a Subaru Forester travel-
ing northbound on Highway
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Nelson and his wife from the
car using the Jaws of Life.
Nelson’s wife was transported
by Medix for cuts and chest
pain. The 27-year-old woman
driving the Subaru had neck
pain, but was not transported.
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Clatsop Community Col-
lege and the Fort George
Brewery and Public House’s
next Ales & Ideas commu-
nity lecture is being held
Dec. 3 at the Lovell Show-
room at the corner of 14th
and Duane streets.
College p hysics i nstruc-
tor Pat Keefe is presenting
“Can Anybody Here Count?
Developing an Energy Pol-
icy for the U.S.” The doors
open at 6 p.m., and the pro-
gram begins at 7 p.m. Mi-
nors are welcome.
In this interactive pre-
sentation, Keefe helps audi-
ence members come up with
their desired energy policy
for the U.S.
He will begin by intro-
ducing a spreadsheet that
can be used to complete
all calculations necessary
to help anyone develop a
realistic energy policy that
considers all the energy
needed to assure a cold beer
on tap for one’s enjoyment.
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building skills through the
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a seat. Register online at
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