The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a part of the Department of Commerce, announced an extension of 15 days for issuing a decision on an appeal related to a proposed liquefied natural gas export terminal and natural gas pipeline project on the Pacific Coast. This extension is due to the need for additional time to review the record and reach a conclusion regarding the appeal, which challenges an objection made by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development. The new deadline for the decision is now set for February 9, 2021. Relevant appeal materials are accessible online through the specified NOAA docket site.
Simple Explanation
The NOAA needs a little more time, 15 extra days, to decide if a big plan to build a special gas terminal and long pipeline on the Pacific Coast will happen, because a group in Oregon said "no" to it. They want to carefully check everything before saying "yes" or "no."