Bellingham Comments from Digital Recorder - EISs for the Proposed ...

GATEWAY PACIFIC TERMINAL EIS SCOPING HEARING VOL. I
COURT REPORTER: GWEN BRASS PROCEEDING DATE: October 27, 2012
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lacked the understanding, technology, and commitment to achieve
a strong economy and a clean environment. That time is behind
us. We believe we have a robust public process underway, and
we're excited to take part of it. Our slogan is displayed
prominently today: Build terminals here. Build jobs here.
Thank you for your time, and we believe we can make
this happen.
MR. STURTEVANT: Next speaker.
THE SPEAKER: My name's Rebecca Brownlie. I'm a
resident of Bellingham. I just live down the road. And I
would like the EIS to look carefully at the impact this project
will have on the high quality of life that people in Bellingham
enjoy and promote.
We are proud of our efforts to support clean air,
clean water, our small farms, local fishermen, green building
practices, and community development. We've been recognized
nationally in several publications as one of the best small
towns to recreate in, to retire in, and to own a local business
in.
And I just have to say that the last speaker about --
the environment, it's never -- you always have to take care of
the environment. It's supports us. Sorry, guys.
Anyway, I'm asking you to please research how, one,
the increase in noise, pollution, and traffic generated by coal
trains will affect the homes and businesses around the tracks