Op-ed: LNG Critic Emphasizes Coordination of Opposition Efforts
Posted on Mar 1, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: LNG Critic Emphasizes Coordination of Opposition Efforts
The director of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick has criticized the proposed LNG terminals in Maine and emphasized the importance of coordinating opposition efforts in Canada. The Telegraph Journal carries her op-ed. [Subscription...
Editorial: Allow Regulatory Review Process of Maine Projects to Work
Posted on Feb 28, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Allow Regulatory Review Process of Maine Projects to Work
The Bangor Daily News commends New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham for his support of a thorough U.S. regulatory review of the proposed Maine LNG terminals despite his serious concerns about the impacts of the projects on New Brunswick interests. “This is a rational approach that acknowledges disagreement between the state and province but does not poison relations between the...
Environmental Group Opposes Proposed LNG and Petrochemical Project in Nova Scotia
Posted on Feb 28, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Environmental Group Opposes Proposed LNG and Petrochemical Project in Nova Scotia
The Ecology Action Centre has called on Mark Parent, Nova Scotia’s environment minister, to reject the proposed Maple LNG terminal and Keltic petrochemical facilities, which received a conditional recommendation last week from the province’s Environmental Assessment Board. CBC News has the...
New Brunswick Calls for Suspension of Review Process for Maine Terminals
Posted on Feb 27, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on New Brunswick Calls for Suspension of Review Process for Maine Terminals
The New Brunswick government has filed a motion with FERC to suspend the review process for the proposed LNG terminals in Maine in light of the Canadian government’s opposition to the passage of LNG tankers through Canadian waters. Citing “administrative economy and efficiency,” the motion questioned the imposition of additional costs on multiple agencies and public...
Nova Scotia Environmental Assessment Board Issues Report on Maple LNG Project
Posted on Feb 27, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Nova Scotia Environmental Assessment Board Issues Report on Maple LNG Project
The Nova Scotia Environmental Assessment Board has recommended that the Nova Scotia Minister of Environment and Labour approve the Maple LNG terminal and petrochemical plant facilities proposed for construction in Goldboro, Nova Scotia, subject to conditions included in the Board’s Final Report. The Board noted that “consideration of provincial policy relating to...
Op-ed: New Brunswick Premier Says Let FERC Review Process Unfold
Posted on Feb 27, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Op-ed: New Brunswick Premier Says Let FERC Review Process Unfold
In an opinion piece carried in The Telegraph-Journal, New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham explains the Province’s decision to work within the FERC review process for the proposed Maine LNG terminals. Graham noted that “[f]ully participating in this process is, by far, the most appropriate action for the Province to take.” However, the Premier vowed that “if the...