U.S. House Subcommittee Hearing Focuses on Broadwater Safety and Security
Posted on May 8, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. House Subcommittee Hearing Focuses on Broadwater Safety and Security
Newsday reports that, at a hearing of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held yesterday in Farmingville, N.Y., witness testimony centered on safety and security issues surrounding the Broadwater LNG terminal proposed for Long Island Sound. Following the hearing, two lawmakers, Rep. Tim Bishop (D-NY) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), remained unconvinced that the...
Congressional LNG Hearing Today in New York
Posted on May 7, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Congressional LNG Hearing Today in New York
The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation will hold a hearing this morning in Farmingville, N.Y., on LNG safety and security, focusing specifically on the Broadwater LNG project to be located in Long Island Sound. E&E Daily provides a summary of the hearing’s focus as well as a list of witnesses expected to...
MARAD Issues Comments Summary on Utilization of U.S. Vessels and Mariners
Posted on May 7, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on MARAD Issues Comments Summary on Utilization of U.S. Vessels and Mariners
MARAD Friday issued a summary of the comments it received in response to its Request for Comments on using U.S. crew and flags on LNG vessels. The report states that the comments “overwhelmingly supported the utilization of U.S. flag and crews in the transportation of LNG to the Nation’s deepwater port facilities.” The report also expresses MARAD’s intent to...
FERC Clarifies Role of States in LNG Terminal Review Process
Posted on May 3, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Clarifies Role of States in LNG Terminal Review Process
In a letter to The Daily Astorian, Andy Black, the Director of External Affairs at FERC, asserts that “the Energy Policy Act of 2005 did not alter the important role of state authorities in reviewing proposed liquefied natural gas terminals.” Black explains that a state may exercise its federally delegated authority under the U.S. Coastal Zone Management Act, the Clean Air...
Shell and Weaver’s Cove Resolve Deed Restrictions
Posted on May 2, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Shell and Weaver’s Cove Resolve Deed Restrictions
In a letter to FERC, Shell Oil Products US (“Shell”) advised the Commission that it “has reached a definitive agreement with Weaver’s Cove regarding the deed restrictions with respect to future activities and use limitations on the site [of Weaver’s Cove’s FERC-approved terminal in Fall River, Mass, and this agreement resolves] the concerns of Shell...
Editorial: Security Concerns at Sparrows Point Raise Inherently Local Issues
Posted on May 1, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Security Concerns at Sparrows Point Raise Inherently Local Issues
Noting the proposed Senate bill to grant local communities veto power in deciding on an LNG terminal site, a Baltimore Sun editorial praises opponents of the Sparrows Point LNG project. The editorial concurs with the views of leading opponents, citing security concerns and contrasting the project’s location with the comparatively remote Cove Point terminal and other proposed...