NMFS Concurs with FERC: No Significant Negative Impacts from Cove Point LNG Pier Reinforcement Project
Posted on Oct 2, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NMFS Concurs with FERC: No Significant Negative Impacts from Cove Point LNG Pier Reinforcement Project
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) informed FERC last week that it concurs with the Commission’s determination that no threatened or endangered species will be adversely affected by the planned Cove Point LNG terminal pier reinforcement project. NMFS’ letter is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
Oregon DEQ, NMFS Seek Additional Environmental Data on Bradwood Landing LNG Project
Posted on Sep 30, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon DEQ, NMFS Seek Additional Environmental Data on Bradwood Landing LNG Project
The Oregonian reports that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the National Marine Fisheries Service have requested additional information regarding potential water quality impacts of the planned Bradwood Landing LNG import project. According to the article, the DEQ says that it is not likely to decide on the water permits by the April 2010...
Arguments Today before 4th Circuit on Sparrows Point LNG Import Project
Posted on Sep 24, 2009 in Environmental, Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Arguments Today before 4th Circuit on Sparrows Point LNG Import Project
The Baltimore Sun reports that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit will hear oral arguments today regarding Sparrows Point LNG’s Petition for Review of the Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDOE) denial of a water quality certification for the LNG proposal. The MDOE denied the certification because Sparrows Point LNG did not provide an adequate plan for...
Potential Meth Lab Contamination at Issue in Jordan Cove LNG Zoning Change Approval
Posted on Sep 24, 2009 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Potential Meth Lab Contamination at Issue in Jordan Cove LNG Zoning Change Approval
The Coos County Commissioners approved this week a zoning change for the Kentuck Golf Course, potentially allowing developers of the Jordan Cove LNG import project to flood part of the golf course for wetlands replacement. However, one commissioner voted against the plan, saying that contamination from a methamphetamine lab that was previously on the property could leach into Coos Bay...
FERC Requests Additional Environmental Information from Downeast LNG; Delays FEIS
Posted on Sep 15, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Requests Additional Environmental Information from Downeast LNG; Delays FEIS
Yesterday FERC issued a request for additional environmental data to Downeast LNG on several issues ranging from whale strike avoidance plans to air emissions modeling. FERC also addressed vapor dispersion distances, noting that Downeast’s current analysis is “not sufficient” to demonstrate that vapor could not disperse beyond areas under Downeast LNG’s legal...
NMFS Reiterates Requests for Data on Downeast LNG’s Ship Strike Mitigation Plan
Posted on Sep 11, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NMFS Reiterates Requests for Data on Downeast LNG’s Ship Strike Mitigation Plan
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) submitted a letter to FERC this week reiterating its request for information regarding Downeast LNG’s plan to mitigate the possible effects of its project on marine animals. Specifically, NMFS is seeking additional information on Downeast LNG’s ship strike avoidance plan. The agency notes that it has received no response from...