The first public hearing on the proposed rail-to-marine oil terminal at the Port of Vancouver kicks off at 1 p.m. Tuesday and could last past 11 p.m.
The project has been controversial from the time the proposal became public in 2013. Opponents have seized on what they call risks to life, property and ecosystems that they say cannot be mitigated.
Much of the backlash has focused on increased rail traffic, the risk of explosions and spills, negative repercussions for local business and the city’s image, and contributions to climate change.
Tuesday’s hearing starts at 1 p.m. at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, Hall B, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield. It runs until 11 p.m., with a break from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
