States Could Spearhead Bills in Conflict with FERC’s Authority Over LNG Projects
Posted on Oct 24, 2005 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on States Could Spearhead Bills in Conflict with FERC’s Authority Over LNG Projects
The Energy Act 2005 makes FERC the lead agency for LNG projects. However, states could introduce bills that influence emergency response planning, water, zoning and other necessary elements that must be addressed before a terminal proposal can progress. Today’s Lloyd’s List has the story on the inevitable conflict over states’ rights and federal jurisdiction....
Canadian Park Commissioners Express Anti-LNG Stance
Posted on Oct 19, 2005 in Environmental, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Canadian Park Commissioners Express Anti-LNG Stance
Members of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park, save for one abstention, are reiterating their opposition to the proposed LNG projects in Maine by mailing a letter to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Bangor Daily News has the...
Locals Weigh the Pros and Cons of the Proposed Broadwater LNG Terminal
Posted on Oct 17, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Locals Weigh the Pros and Cons of the Proposed Broadwater LNG Terminal
Residents of Branford, Conn. evaluate between protecting the natural ambiance of the Long Island Sound and supporting the region’s need for gas supplies. The story is in yesterday’s Hartford Courant. [Access to archived articles requires...
Port of Los Angeles Announces New Clean Air Initiatives
Posted on Oct 13, 2005 in Environmental | Comments Off on Port of Los Angeles Announces New Clean Air Initiatives
The Port of Los Angeles on Tuesday announced plans to purchase road haul trucks and in-port cargo machinery that run on cleaner burning energy sources such as LNG, CNG and electric power. An article published yesterday by Business Wire has the details of the Port’s clean air energy initiative. [Free registration...
Opponents Fear LNG Tankers Will Mar Scenery and Impede Fishing Industry
Posted on Oct 12, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Opponents Fear LNG Tankers Will Mar Scenery and Impede Fishing Industry
Some New Brunswick residents feel passing LNG liners and ongoing industrial activity will blemish the scenic views and inhibit the fishing business. Details are here in yesterday’s Globe and Mail. [Archived articles require a...
Canadian and Maine Residents Weigh Risks of Proposed LNG Terminals
Posted on Oct 10, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Canadian and Maine Residents Weigh Risks of Proposed LNG Terminals
Differing priorities emerge between Americans and Canadians on either side of the St. Croix River in light of the recent battle over LNG terminals in the vicinity. Some are interested in preserving the environment and fostering the tourism industry in St. Andrews, while others foresee an economic boon for the economically-starved towns in Maine. For more on this predicament, see...