Op-ed: Decision in Border Dispute Expected in 2010
Posted on Feb 7, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Decision in Border Dispute Expected in 2010
The News Journal columnist Harry F. Themal predicts that the boundary dispute between New Jersey and Delaware over pier construction rights should last about five years. He explores Delaware’s “excellent” record in similar US Supreme Court cases, in which Special Masters took several years to hear the evidence and present recommendations to the...
Stony Brook University Says It Can Provide Reliable Science Regarding Broadwater
Posted on Feb 7, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Stony Brook University Says It Can Provide Reliable Science Regarding Broadwater
Concluding that “very little reliable scientific data has been assembled,” the president of Stony Brook University in New York recently offered in a letter to FERC to conduct detailed research regarding “the likely success of the project, the suitability of its proposed site, [and] its probable impact on the environment.” According to the president, “such...
FERC Schedules Meeting to Tackle Gas Quality Issues at Cove Point
Posted on Feb 6, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Schedules Meeting to Tackle Gas Quality Issues at Cove Point
As a result of allegations made by Washington Gas Light regarding leaks on its distribution system, FERC has scheduled a “Procedural Conference” for Feb. 22 to discuss issues concerning gas quality in relation to the transport of natural gas from the Cove Point terminal. The agency said the meeting was planned so “that the parties and the commission staff can discuss...
NYT Editorial Says Public Debate on Broadwater Is Crucial to Review Process
Posted on Feb 6, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NYT Editorial Says Public Debate on Broadwater Is Crucial to Review Process
A New York Times editorial published yesterday says the ongoing public discourse on the potential benefits and pitfalls of the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal is necessary. The paper says that while both sides have valid arguments, the company has yet to prove that the project would benefit Long Island. “A healthy skepticism cuts both ways, and we look forward to hearing...
The Evolving Role of the US Coast Guard
Posted on Feb 6, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on The Evolving Role of the US Coast Guard
This week’s edition of Natural Gas Week reports on the Coast Guard’s increasing role in the regulatory review of LNG terminals, particularly those located in federal waters. “We are neither a proponent or opponent of any deepwater port project,” said Cmdr. John Cushing, who is with the Coast Guard Commandant’s office in Washington, DC. “In this...
Coast Guard Official Says Broadwater Will Likely Require Heavy Security Measures
Posted on Feb 3, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Coast Guard Official Says Broadwater Will Likely Require Heavy Security Measures
Peter Boynton, Captain of the Port for Long Island Sound, says the Coast Guard “likely would need more security manpower” if the Broadwater LNG terminal is built. He expects a security analysis of the project will be issued in two months, but adds that this is “really not a yes or no report.” Boynton is expected to speak about the project at a press conference...