Governor Rell Hails Denial

of Broadwater Appeal as “Knockout”

Says Misguided Project Is “Down for the Count”

U.S. Dept. of Commerce rules in favor of N.Y. action to deny approval

      Governor M. Jodi Rell today hailed a federal decision on the proposed Broadwater liquefied natural gas platform as a “knockout” blow for the project.

      “With the U.S. Department of Commerce now upholding an action by New York state to deny a coastal consistency approval for Broadwater this misguided project is now down for the count.  The words of the Secretary of Commerce speak loud and clear and deliver a decisive verdict: that the national interests served by Broadwater do not outweigh the adverse impact it would have on coastal waters.”

      “All of us who love, appreciate and enjoy Long Island Sound applaud today’s announcement by the Department of Commerce,” the Governor said.  “The ruling means we can turn our attention to regional and national energy policies that will meet our needs for power without devastating treasured natural resources.”