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The Rhode Island congressional delegation has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to visit the state to see the proposed LNG site firsthand and discuss concerns with state and local officials, according to a letter obtained by harddeadlines.

The letter to FERC chairman Jon Wellinghoff, provided by Rep. Ray Gallison (D-69), notes that while the facility would be located in Massachusetts, "the project would arguably have a more profound effect on Rhode Island. Yet, Rhode Island's formal role in approving this project has been severely limited."

Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Patrick Kennedy and Jim Langevin signed the letter, which asks the FERC chair to visit RI with his fellow commissioners to meet with the delegation and state and local officials and visit the site of the project.

Editorial note: I want to thank our delegation for their persistence. I think it would be a great idea to have FERC come see the Mt. Hope bridge and upper bay and explain directly to the communities living right along the shore just how this could possibly be safe. *cough* Gulf of Mexico *cough*

You can read/download the letter here (PDF).