California Regulatory Agencies Express Conflicting Views on Cabrillo Port
Posted on Apr 3, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Regulatory Agencies Express Conflicting Views on Cabrillo Port
Two California state agencies have arrived at different conclusions after assessing the environmental impact report for BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal. According to today’s edition of The Los Angeles Times, the Staff of the California State Lands Commission recommends approval of the project because it would augment energy supply and reduce pollution. A...
Mass. Fishermen Could Receive Mitigation Funds Soon
Posted on Apr 3, 2007 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Mass. Fishermen Could Receive Mitigation Funds Soon
Massachusetts officials are in discussions with Excelerate Energy and Suez Energy over when to release a portion of the $47 million financial package to local fishermen as compensation for the potential adverse impacts caused by the companies’ respective LNG projects near Gloucester, Mass. “We understand the need for immediate funding for certain people, especially the...
Ventura County Environmental Activist Says Minimal Impact from Cabrillo Port Project
Posted on Apr 3, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Ventura County Environmental Activist Says Minimal Impact from Cabrillo Port Project
The Ventura County Star reports on a local environmental activist who researched the merits of BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal and concludes that the facility can operate with minimal adverse impacts. After reviewing public documents related to the project, Glenn Hening developed a 90-minute presentation describing the environmental effects as minimal but...
California Coastal Commission’s Staff Advises Commission to Reject Cabrillo Port
Posted on Apr 2, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Coastal Commission’s Staff Advises Commission to Reject Cabrillo Port
Staff for the California Coastal Commission has determined that BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal would worsen air quality beyond local thresholds if built, according to a study released on Friday. The commission is set to hear comments on the document during a public hearing scheduled for April 15. The Ventura County Star provides further details. [Free...
U.S. House Expands Investigation Into EPA’s Permit for Cabrillo Port
Posted on Apr 2, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. House Expands Investigation Into EPA’s Permit for Cabrillo Port
Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) has expanded the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s probe into the Environmental Protection Agency’s reversal of its decision to require stricter air quality standards for BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal. According to the committee website, Waxman sent a letter to BHP Billiton CEO Charles Goodyear...
FERC Issues DEIS for Elba III Project
Posted on Mar 30, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Issues DEIS for Elba III Project
FERC today released the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Elba III Project, which consists of the Elba Terminal Expansion and the Elba Express Pipeline. The staff concluded that the project would have limited adverse environmental impact if certain mitigation measures were followed. The document may be found in the FERC e-Library in Docket No. CP06-470. Public...