Appellate Court Consolidates Appeals in Weaver’s Cove Matter
Posted on Aug 15, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Appellate Court Consolidates Appeals in Weaver’s Cove Matter
A federal appellate judge has ordered opponents of the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal to consolidate their appeals of FERC’s July 2005 approval of the project and denial of a rehearing, according to today’s Herald News. The Conservation Law Foundation, the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board, attorneys general from Rhode Island and Massachusetts, the City of Fall...
Oregon Says NorthernStar Should Adhere to State and Local Approval Processes
Posted on Aug 15, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Says NorthernStar Should Adhere to State and Local Approval Processes
The Oregonian offers further coverage of NorthernStar Natural Gas’ request that FERC impose a schedule for federally delegated state permits, a move that some believe could allow the Bradwood Landing project to bypass certain local permits. Mike Carrier, Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s natural resources adviser, said that the NorthernStar should “follow the commitment...
BP Calls for Dismissal of Delaware’s Request for Rehearing
Posted on Aug 14, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on BP Calls for Dismissal of Delaware’s Request for Rehearing
In a motion filed Aug. 4, BP requested that FERC reject the request for rehearing filed by the state of Delaware and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) of the federal agency’s decision to approve the Crown Landing LNG terminal proposed for Logan Township, N.J. In a July 20 request, Delaware and DNREC said that FERC did not consider...
Jordan Cove Requests Extension to Address Public Comments
Posted on Aug 14, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Jordan Cove Requests Extension to Address Public Comments
The World reports that Jordan Cove Energy has requested additional time to respond to public concerns raised in connection with the developer’s LNG terminal proposed for Coos Bay, Ore. In a motion filed with FERC on Aug. 7, the developer says it needs “another 30 days” because it has not yet been able to review the transcripts of last month’s public meetings and...
State Agencies Discuss Involvement in Bradwood Landing Proceeding
Posted on Aug 14, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on State Agencies Discuss Involvement in Bradwood Landing Proceeding
The Clatskanie Chief provides additional detailed coverage of an Aug. 3 public meeting for the Bradwood Landing proposal, explaining the permits and approvals required. At the meeting, attendees raised concerns about whether project developer NorthernStar Natural Gas explored other viable sites for the project and whether the company has applied to all the necessary local...
California State Agencies Comment on Cabrillo Port Emissions
Posted on Aug 10, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California State Agencies Comment on Cabrillo Port Emissions
The California Energy Commission on Tuesday posted agency comments on the proposed Clean Air Act Authority to Construct permit for the Cabrillo Port terminal; the commenting agencies included the California Coastal Commission and the California Air Resources Board. Platts LNG Daily takes a detailed look at the agencies’ calls for emissions mitigation through offsets and...