FERC Offers Comments on Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
Posted on May 28, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Offers Comments on Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
Yesterday FERC made public a letter it filed with the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding Weaver’s Cove Energy’s proposed LNG import project. Specifically, the letter expresses FERC’s continued support for the project and states that “the Commission continues to believe that the project is required in the public interest to develop the nation’s energy...
Oregon Congressman Joins Governor in Requesting a Supplemental DEIS for the Proposed Bradwood Landing LNG Terminal
Posted on May 16, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Oregon Congressman Joins Governor in Requesting a Supplemental DEIS for the Proposed Bradwood Landing LNG Terminal
Congressman David Wu (D-Ore.) has joined Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski (D) in requesting that FERC issue a supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. According to the Daily Astorian, Rep. Wu sent a letter to FERC this week arguing that a supplemental report is needed to evaluate terminal design changes and to address a report recently...
Cove Point Commences FERC Pre-Filing Process for Pier Reinforcement Project
Posted on May 14, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Cove Point Commences FERC Pre-Filing Process for Pier Reinforcement Project
Earlier this week, Dominion Cove Point filed a request that FERC initiate its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) pre-filing review of the company’s proposed pier reinforcement project. The project would involve upgrading the existing offshore pier at the Cove Point LNG terminal in Calvert County, Maryland. Cove Point’s pre-filing request is available in FERC’s...
FERC Requests Department of Defense Response to Sparrows Point DEIS
Posted on May 14, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Requests Department of Defense Response to Sparrows Point DEIS
Yesterday FERC asked the Department of Defense for its opinion of FERC’s conclusion in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed AES Sparrows Point LNG terminal that the construction and operation of the terminal will not affect any military activities in the region. The letter is available in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No....
Broadwater Energy Seeks Extension to Appeal New York State’s Decision on LNG Project
Posted on May 12, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Broadwater Energy Seeks Extension to Appeal New York State’s Decision on LNG Project
Newsday reports that Broadwater Energy has requested a 30-day extension to appeal New York State’s decision on its LNG project to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. According to the letter requesting the extension, Broadwater is waiting for materials from FERC, which are required to complete its appeal. Additionally, Newsday reports that FERC has issued an Order Granting Rehearing...
Editorial: Broadwater Energy’s CZMA Consistency Appeal Should be Denied
Posted on May 5, 2008 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Broadwater Energy’s CZMA Consistency Appeal Should be Denied
An editorial in today’s Stamford Advocate argues that the U.S. Department of Commerce should deny Broadwater Energy’s anticipated appeal of New York State’s decision regarding the Broadwater project’s consistency with the state’s coastal zone management plan under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA). In April, New York Governor David Paterson (D)...