The Bureau of Indian Affairs gave approval on Wednesday to the Passamaquoddy Tribe's $400 million liquefied natural gas terminal.

The tribe signed a deal with Quoddy Bay of Oklahoma to host the terminal on the Pleasant Point Reservation. The tribe says the deal will generate jobs and revenue.

Some tribal members and local residents oppose the plan, saying it will harm the environment. The proposed location is near a sacred rock.

Get the Story:
Bureau of Indian Affairs approves LNG lease deal (AP 7/7)
Passamaquoddy Tribe, LNG Company Plan News Conference (WLBZ 7/6)
Tribe, Developer to Announce LNG News (The Bangor Daily News 7/6)

Relevant Links:
Pasamaquoddy Tribe, Pleasant Point Reservation - http://www.wabanaki.com
Save Passamaquoddy Bay - http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org

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