Downeast LNG received local approvals from the town of Robbinston in the spring of 2006. In December of that year, the company filed for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other federal permits.

In May 2009 FERC issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), along with the draft Waterway Suitability Report (WSR) and Letter of Recommendation from the U.S. Coast Guard.

Downeast LNG expects to file its state permit applications following the issuance of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) from FERC (expected in the 2nd quarter of 2012), with Section 3A/7C Orders and other permits issued shortly thereafter.

Construction should begin by the end of 2012 or early 2013, with completion by the end of 2015.

Additional Information :
		FAQ: "Environment and Permitting" section