Bill would wrest control over LNG ports from feds and return to states

Bill would give states control over LNG ports

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Senators from Oregon and Washington have joined with East Coast counterparts to file a bill in Congress that would return control over liquefied natural gas ports to the states.

The bill was filed Tuesday.

Oregon and Washington are fighting the Bradwood Landing LNG project near the mouth of the Columbia River. They claim it is not needed and federal approval was granted before full environmental reviews were in.

Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley say Oregonians should decide where and when to put LNG terminals in the state.

Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell says LNG terminals have a huge effect on coastal communities, and their voices should be heard.