NMFS Seeking Additional Information Regarding Jordan Cove LNG Proposal
Posted on Jul 8, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NMFS Seeking Additional Information Regarding Jordan Cove LNG Proposal
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has requested additional information regarding the potential effects of the Jordan Cove LNG import project on aquatic species in the region. Specifically, NMFS requests that FERC revise its Biological Assessment of the project to respond to 29 specific questions regarding possible impacts on endangered species and critical habitat. Find the...
New Brunswick, Other Parties Respond to Downeast LNG DEIS
Posted on Jul 7, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Federal Regulation | Comments Off on New Brunswick, Other Parties Respond to Downeast LNG DEIS
In a letter to FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff, New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham addressed concerns of his Province on the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) issued by FERC Staff on the proposed Downeast LNG terminal and associated vessel traffic. Noting that “the impacts on New Brunswick span a wide range of issues and … many cannot be mitigated under any...
NMFS Issues Incidental Taking of Marine Mammals Authorization for Neptune LNG
Posted on Jul 6, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NMFS Issues Incidental Taking of Marine Mammals Authorization for Neptune LNG
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued an incidental harassment of marine mammals authorization to Neptune LNG, LLC for one year until June 30, 2010. The announcement is available in the Federal...
Editorial: Re-Designed TORP LNG Deepwater Port Proposal “Promising”
Posted on Jun 29, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Editorial: Re-Designed TORP LNG Deepwater Port Proposal “Promising”
Today’s Montgomery Advertiser carries an editorial describing the re-designed TORP Bienville LNG deepwater port project as “promising.” Specifically, the piece praises the use of a closed-loop vaporization system, as opposed to earlier designs employing an open-loop system that could have had detrimental effects on fish populations in the surrounding...
EPA Files Comments on Cove Point LNG Pier Reinforcement Project
Posted on Jun 18, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on EPA Files Comments on Cove Point LNG Pier Reinforcement Project
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed responses to FERC Staff’s Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared for the Cove Point LNG Pier Reinforcement Project. EPA commented on six issues including sediment and shore erosion, noise levels from larger LNG vessels, animal species, and air emissions. EPA’s comments are available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
EPA Responds to Jordan Cove LNG FEIS
Posted on Jun 18, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on EPA Responds to Jordan Cove LNG FEIS
Last week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed comments regarding FERC Staff’s Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) prepared for the Jordan Cove LNG project. EPA’s comments focus on management of dredging spoils and requests further information on dredging procedures. See Docket No. CP07-444 in the FERC eLibrary for further...