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...
Sabine Pass LNG Requests Authorization to Commence Service at Phase II Facilities
Posted on Sep 10, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Sabine Pass LNG Requests Authorization to Commence Service at Phase II Facilities
Sabine Pass LNG, L.P. has requested that FERC authorize the commencement of service at the Sabine Pass LNG Phase II facilities. The request notes that construction and cooldown of the facilities are complete. Find the request in the eLibrary under Docket No....
EPA Formally Requests Cooperating Agency Status in Weaver’s Cove LNG Proceeding
Posted on Sep 9, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on EPA Formally Requests Cooperating Agency Status in Weaver’s Cove LNG Proceeding
Yesterday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formally requested status as a cooperating agency in FERC’s review of the Weaver’s Cove LNG import project. Find EPA’s request in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
FERC Conducts Annual Inspection of Distrigas’ Everett LNG Import Terminal
Posted on Sep 3, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Conducts Annual Inspection of Distrigas’ Everett LNG Import Terminal
FERC conducted its annual inspection of Distrigas’ Everett LNG import terminal last month and reports that “[n]o deficiencies were found in the inspected areas, nor were any identified as a result of the technical discussions.” FERC’s letter regarding the inspection is available in the eLibrary under Docket No....
Towns Request Reconsideration of Coast Guard’s LOR in Weaver’s Cove LNG Proceeding
Posted on Sep 3, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Towns Request Reconsideration of Coast Guard’s LOR in Weaver’s Cove LNG Proceeding
Similar to other requests, the towns of Bristol and Tiverton, Rhode Island, have jointly requested reconsideration of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Letter of Recommendation for the Weaver’s Cove LNG import project. The request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
FERC Denies Rehearing and Stay in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding
Posted on Sep 2, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Denies Rehearing and Stay in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding
Yesterday FERC issued an order denying requests for a stay and for rehearing filed by the State of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). The State of Oregon requested a stay pending the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Oregon’s appeal of the Commission’s January 2009 rehearing order affirming its prior...