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Atlantic Sea Island Group Announces Jessie Roberson's departure for the Obama AdministrationAn extraordinary professional who helped advance Safe Harbor through the regulatory process April 15, 2010 (New York, New York) - Atlantic Sea Island Group ("ASIG") today announced that Ms. Jessie Roberson, Senior ASIG's Vice President of Environmental Affairs, has been appointed by President Obama to a position on the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB). Her resignation from ASIG was effective April 9th. ASIG's Chairman Howard Bovers stated "JessieÕs departure is, of course, bittersweet for ASIG. She has been a valuable member of the ASIG team and her participation in the comprehensive permitting process underscored the enormous importance of this project. We will miss her expertise, drive and enthusiasm. On the other hand, we are quite proud of Jessie's accomplishments over her career, her role in advancing the ASIG project and the well-deserved recognition that President Obama's appointment indicates. We wish her the very best." Ms. Roberson stated "I have enjoyed my time with the ASIG team and appreciate their tremendous commitment and talent. The energy field Š particularly from the perspective of environmental protection and human health and safety - has been a passion of mine for my entire 25-year career. ASIG's planned Safe Harbor Energy project, a deepwater LNG port to be built off the coast of New York, has been an exciting project for me to work on, and I have enjoyed working with Howard, the staff at ASIG, and the remarkable team of visionary investors in the project. I look forward to following its continued progress with interest." Atlantic Sea Island Group LLC proposes to construct, own and operate a liquefied natural gas ("LNG") receiving, storage and regasification facility named "Safe Harbor Energy" that will be capable of delivering up to 2 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day to the New York metropolitan region. The facility will be located on an island to be constructed in federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf ("OCS"), approximately 13.5 miles south of the city of Long Beach, New York, on Long Island and 23 miles southeast of the New York Harbor entrance. The facility will bring to the region a much-needed new reliable supply of clean-burning, cost-effective, and globally sourced natural gas. Photo caption: Jessie Roberson and Howard Bovers have been an effective team in advancing the Safe Harbor Energy proposal through a comprehensive permitting process. Noted Mr. Bovers, "I can appreciate why the Obama Administration now wants her on their own energy team." 
ASIG Chairman Howard Bovers and Jessie Roberson Entrepreneur envisions man-made island to house natural-gas facility[The Record, Sunday, March 29, 2009] "In another era, such a bold and unconventional proposal might be dismissed as a pipe dream. But it comes as Governor Corzine pushes innovative clean energy projects, such as wind farms off Atlantic City, to make New Jersey a leader in the fight against global warming. And President Obama's policies may lead to more gas-fired rather than coal-burning power plants, increasing demand for natural gas. The liquefied natural gas project could supply up to 30 percent of the natural gas the region uses to run electric plants, heat homes, and power stoves and other home appliances, according to the investors, the Atlantic Sea Island Group... ...Environmentalists who support the idea say LNG is a relatively clean fuel that could help wean America off its dependence on coal and oil and serve as a stopgap until wind, solar and other renewable energy sources are developed. Importing liquefied natural gas by tanker poses fewer environmental hazards than drilling for natural gas on the U.S. mainland, Tittel said. Domestic drilling requires chemicals that Tittel said can pollute drinking water aquifers. The environment is also disturbed when pipelines are built to access new sources of natural gas... ...The project has support from trade unions. It would create 90 permanent jobs on the island, and 300 to 500 jobs during construction, Bovers said. "This country desperately needs infrastructure projects," Bovers said. "Where else do you find a project that could have a positive impact on 30 million people? And we have the best location." -- Entrepreneur envisions man-made island to house natural-gas facility-- Building a New Island Takes a lot of Rock -- Jersey Native Pitches Controversial Plan The Nassau Suffolk Building Trades endorsed plans today to build a Safe Harbor Energy Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility some 23 miles from New York Harbor and 19 miles from New Jersey. The facility would provide 4 million man-hours of work for construction trades throughout the region while ensuring safe, secure access to this clean, crucial fuel. James Castellane, President of the Building Trades, stated, “Deemed `complete’ by the Coast Guard after two year’s worth of study and research, this proposal will now undergo a vigorous review by various government agencies that range from security to environmental. But this much is clear: Built on an island far out to sea, it will be distant from populated communities, protective of the ocean environment, and provide us with the means to ensure an adequate supply of LNG that is heating more homes, factories and offices. The building trades intend to be part of the process that gets it built.” The construction trades represent some 62,000 union members throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties and have been a strong force for progressive construction that protects the economy, the environment and the region’s quality of life. |