Park Service deals blow to LNG proposal

BOSTON (AP) - The National Park Service has dealt a major blow to the proposal to build a liquefied natural gas terminal in Fall River , saying initial information shows the project is not consistent with the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

The National Park Service made the declaration in a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that was made available Monday. The commission will determine the final fate of Weaver's Cove Energy LLC 's project.

A provision introduced in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by Massachusetts lawmakers requires the National Park Service to determine whether the Weaver's Cove project or any other development proposal requiring federal funding or permits is consistent with the law.

A spokeswoman says Weaver's Cove Energy does not understand how the National Park Service can offer an opinion without first receiving information on the current design of the LNG facilities.