Coast Guard Considers LNG Security Help from Contractors, State Agencies
Posted on Mar 14, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Coast Guard Considers LNG Security Help from Contractors, State Agencies
Speaking with Platts LNG Daily at the CWC Group’s conference last week, U.S. Coast Guard Commander John Cushing indicated that the USCG is weighing the use of outside resources, including private contractors, to alleviate the burdens associated with LNG security. Cushing explained that although the USCG “currently feel[s] prepared” to handle LNG security, the agency...
Canadian Government Reiterates Opposition to LNG Vessel Transit
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Canadian Government Reiterates Opposition to LNG Vessel Transit
Canadian Minister of Veterans Affairs Greg Thompson affirmed that Canada remains steadfast in its opposition to the transit of LNG tankers en route to the proposed LNG terminals in Maine, despite a letter from the U.S. State Department insisting that all vessels are afforded the right of innocent passage through the Canadian waters of Head Harbour Passage. “When we take the...
Editorial: EPA’s Lack of Transparency Raises Concerns
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: EPA’s Lack of Transparency Raises Concerns
Commenting on Representative Waxman’s request for EPA documents regarding air quality standards applied to BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal, the Ventura County Star says that the agency’s partial disclosure of documents makes the 2005 reversal appear suspicious and “undermines public confidence in the process.” [Free registration...
FEIS/FEIR Identifies Risks Posed by Proposed BHP Billiton Terminal
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FEIS/FEIR Identifies Risks Posed by Proposed BHP Billiton Terminal
The Los Angeles Times provides local coverage of the Cabrillo Port final environmental impact statement, filed March 9, 2007. The FEIS/FEIR lists numerous mitigation measures designed to avoid or alleviate impacts, but states that “a number of adverse effects would remain significant and unavoidable.” Public hearings on the FEIS/FEIR are set to take place in April. The...
State Department, Maine Senators Challenge Canadian Government’s Position
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on State Department, Maine Senators Challenge Canadian Government’s Position
According to the Bangor Daily News, the U.S. State Department sent a letter on March 8 to U.S. Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins challenging the Canadian Government’s decision restricting LNG vessels en route to the proposed Downeast LNG and Quoddy Bay LNG import facilities in Maine. In response, the senators issued a joint response stating, “We certainly agree with the...
Kenai Liquefaction Plant Applies to Extend Blanket Authorization to Export LNG
Posted on Mar 9, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Liquefaction | Comments Off on Kenai Liquefaction Plant Applies to Extend Blanket Authorization to Export LNG
The Department of Energy published notice in the Federal Register yesterday of an application for a 2-year extension of the Kenai liquefaction plant’s export permit, filed by co-owners ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. and Marathon Oil Co. The notice provides for a comment period ending April 9. Alaska Journal of Commerce has...