Federal officials yesterday gave the green light to the controversial $1.2 billion natural gas pipeline Houston-based Spectra Energy seeks to construct in parts of Bayonne, Jersey City and offshore Hoboken, The Jersey Journal reports.

The pipeline is opposed by Jersey City and Hoboken officials, with Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy making it something of a personal mission to keep the plan from coming to fruition. Opponents say the pipeline would discourage residential development along the route and create numerous safety hazards.



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Green light from feds for Spectra's proposed gas pipeline through Bayonne, Jersey City, Hoboken