Councilor Sartoris asked what MDOT s position would be if there were to be access from Route One. Mr. Burne said it would not be the most desirable choice. If the proposal were denied, he would be looking at details to do the project from Route One. He would rather avoid the risks that come with the Route One access. A natural gas pipeline is a safe transportation system.
Natural gas is nontoxic.
Direct pipeline contact would be required to create a problem with one. Maine Natural Gas is committed to doing fire safety training to the towns they serve. No changes in grade are proposed and for that reason the EPA has minimal interest in the project, although they will be reviewing it. Maine Natural Gas would be checking annually for leaks. They just wanted more information.