Environmental Group Disapproves Weaver’s Cove Ruling
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Environmental Group Disapproves Weaver’s Cove Ruling
Friday’s Boston Herald reports that the Conservation Law Foundation intends to appeal FERC’s order approving the Weaver’s Cove LNG project. [Access to archived articles requires a...
Philadelphia Politicians Oppose PGW Project
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Philadelphia Politicians Oppose PGW Project
Three Philadelphia City Council members say PGW’s proposed LNG terminal would threaten waterfront development and endanger residents. See their op-ed in Friday’s Philadelphia Daily...
Request for LNG Exclusion Zones Denied
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Request for LNG Exclusion Zones Denied
The Herald News today reports on the Coast Guard’s December decision to reject Fall River’s request for exclusion zones for marine LNG vessels. In a letter addressed to the city, the Coast Guard says, “Risks to the public from these transportation systems are managed with a combination of preventative and mitigation measures, including design standards, operational...
Special Master Chosen in Boundary Clash
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Special Master Chosen in Boundary Clash
The News Journal today reports that the U.S. Supreme Court has appointed a Special Master to act as fact-finder in the boundary dispute between New Jersey and Delaware. The Special Master, a Portland, Maine lawyer, has the “authority to fix the time and conditions for additional pleadings” and summon witnesses as necessary. The decision to appoint a Special Master is...
Supreme Court Ruling in Border Dispute Expected
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Supreme Court Ruling in Border Dispute Expected
The U.S. Supreme Court met last week to discuss the border dispute between New Jersey and Delaware, and a decision could come as early as today. The Court will decide whether to proceed with oral arguments or order further investigation. Yesterday’s News Journal has details on what this decision means for the proposed BP Crown Landing...
Coast Guard Rejects Fall River’s Request for Exclusion Zones
Posted on Jan 20, 2006 in Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Coast Guard Rejects Fall River’s Request for Exclusion Zones
The Coast Guard has rejected the request of Fall River, Massachusetts to issue regulations establishing thermal and vapor dispersion exclusion zones for marine spills of LNG. Noting that other similar industries do not use exclusion zones as tools to minimize risks and a one-size-fits-all solution is inappropriate, the Coast Guard emphasized the importance of the new Navigation and...