City Commission to Inform FERC of Plan to Participate in Review of Oregon LNG
Posted on Sep 14, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on City Commission to Inform FERC of Plan to Participate in Review of Oregon LNG
The Daily Astorian reports that the Warrenton, Ore., City Commission voted unanimously this week to advise FERC that the city will seek intervenor status in the regulatory proceedings regarding the Oregon LNG regasification terminal project and associated pipeline infrastructure. The letter also will advise FERC that the project will be required to undergo the City’s site review...
MARAD: OceanWay LNG Application is Complete
Posted on Sep 14, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on MARAD: OceanWay LNG Application is Complete
MARAD announced in the Federal Register that it has accepted Woodside’s application for the OceanWay LNG deepwater port proposed for offshore California. MARAD’s announcement begins the 30-day scoping period, including a public meeting on September 26, and public comments must be received by October...
U.S. Coast Guard Issues Final Rule on Elba Island LNG Vessel Traffic
Posted on Sep 13, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Issues Final Rule on Elba Island LNG Vessel Traffic
On Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard issued a final rule regarding LNG vessel mooring requirements at the Elba Island LNG regasification facility on the Savannah River in Georgia. The final rule is identical to the interim rule issued on January 19, 2007, and will go into effect on October 10,...
AES Appeals CZMA Consistency Objection to Secretary of Commerce
Posted on Sep 12, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on AES Appeals CZMA Consistency Objection to Secretary of Commerce
Sparrows Point developer AES has appealed to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Maryland’s objection to the project’s federal consistency certification. Under the Coastal Zone Management Act, the Secretary may override the state’s objection if he finds the Sparrow’s Point terminal is consistent with the objectives of the CZMA or is necessary in the interest of...
New Jersey Governor Seeks Adjacent Coastal State Status for Safe Harbor Energy LNG Project
Posted on Sep 12, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Jersey Governor Seeks Adjacent Coastal State Status for Safe Harbor Energy LNG Project
Governor Jon Corzine (D-N.J.) has requested that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) grant New Jersey “adjacent coastal state” status in the regulatory review process for the Safe Harbor Energy LNG regasification terminal, essentially giving New Jersey equal standing to New York. Corzine’s request cites the fact that the proposal’s alternative pipeline route...
Debate Continues in New Jersey Regarding LNG Proposals
Posted on Sep 11, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Debate Continues in New Jersey Regarding LNG Proposals
The Star-Ledger (New Jersey) reports that public officials, industry representatives, and private citizens continue to debate the merits of LNG import facilities in the New Jersey area, particularly the Atlantic Sea Island Group’s Safe Harbor Energy project that proposes building an artificial island and LNG terminal approximately 13 miles south of Long Island, N.Y. U.S. Rep....