California Senate Energy Committee Discusses States’ Rights and LNG
Posted on Nov 2, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Senate Energy Committee Discusses States’ Rights and LNG
The California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee held a two-hour hearing on liquefied natural gas during which members and speakers discussed the Energy Policy Act of 2005, particularly the role of state legislatures in the LNG terminal siting process. Mark Robinson, the director of FERC’s Office of Energy Projects, said that while a terminal may receive federal approval, the project still requires permits issued by states for air and water quality. Yesterday’s California Energy Markets has the details. [Access to archived articles requires a fee.]