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Statement from Governor Hassan on Department of Energy Decision to Extend Draft Environmental Impact Statement Period on Northern Pass

Statement

Date: Sept. 24, 2015
Location: Concord, NH
Issues: Energy Environment Federal, State and Local Relations

Governor Maggie Hassan issued the following statement on the announcement that the Department of Energy will issue a supplement to the draft environmental impact statement, extend the public comment period and delay public hearings on the new preferred Northern Pass proposal:

"I applaud the Department of Energy for listening to the concerns of Granite Staters and agreeing to prepare a supplement to and extend the timeline for the draft environmental impact statement for the newest Northern Pass proposal. For all proposed energy projects, we must always work to ensure a robust public process, and I will continue to encourage the federal government to continue to listen to public input about the project and for the company to continue to reach out to New Hampshire citizens and continue to work to address their concerns."


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