NMFS Determines Formal Consultation Warranted for 11 Marine Species in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding
Posted on Sep 3, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NMFS Determines Formal Consultation Warranted for 11 Marine Species in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) informed FERC last month that formal consultation by NMFS is warranted for eleven marine species that FERC previously said were not likely to be adversely affected by the construction and operation of the Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal. NMFS’ letter to FERC is available in the eLibrary under Docket No....
NOAA Issues Incidental Harassment Authorization to Northeast Gateway LNG Deepwater Port
Posted on Sep 3, 2009 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NOAA Issues Incidental Harassment Authorization to Northeast Gateway LNG Deepwater Port
Today’s Federal Register announces that NOAA has issued an incidental harassment authorization to Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge LLC that permits the taking of marine mammals incidental to the operations of its LNG deepwater port. The authorization is in effect until August 30,...
Cove Point LNG Submits Proposed Mitigation Measures for Pier Reinforcement Project
Posted on Aug 25, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Cove Point LNG Submits Proposed Mitigation Measures for Pier Reinforcement Project
On August 20, 2009, Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP submitted a plan it will use to mitigate potential environmental impacts related to its Pier Reinforcement Project. Specifically, the plan details procedures and techniques that will be used to minimize effects on sea turtles during pile driving operations. The plan is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
MARAD Releases Supplemental Material for Port Dolphin LNG FEIS
Posted on Aug 21, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on MARAD Releases Supplemental Material for Port Dolphin LNG FEIS
MARAD released supplemental material and corrections to the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) it prepared for the Port Dolphin LNG deepwater port project. The supplemental material and corrections are available in today’s Federal...
Cove Point LNG Submits Environmental Conditions Implementation Plan for Pier Reinforcement Project
Posted on Aug 19, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Cove Point LNG Submits Environmental Conditions Implementation Plan for Pier Reinforcement Project
Yesterday Dominion Cove Point, LP submitted to FERC its Implementation Plan for the mitigation measures required under the Commission’s order authorizing the Cove Point LNG Pier Reinforcement Project. The plan, available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP09-60, addresses issues ranging from environmental inspections to environmental complaint resolution, among...
National Park Service Responds to Weaver’s Cove LNG Filing
Posted on Aug 18, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on National Park Service Responds to Weaver’s Cove LNG Filing
In response to two recent filings made by Weaver’s Cove Energy regarding the company’s plans to mitigate effects from its LNG import project, the U.S. National Parks Service clarified that the project developer has not addressed all of its concerns, including those related to shoreline conditions at the proposed storage site, potential effects on a flounder spawning habitat...