FERC Denies CEC’s Request for Extension
Posted on Dec 8, 2005 in Federal Regulation, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Denies CEC’s Request for Extension
Although it will “make every effort to consider all comments received, including those filed outside of the comment period,” FERC will not extend the comment period on the DEIS for the proposed Sound Energy Solutions terminal. The California Energy Commission had requested an extension in order to review CEII materials. The denial is available at Docket No. CP04-58 at...
Hearings for Dredging Plan Scheduled Next Week
Posted on Dec 8, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Hearings for Dredging Plan Scheduled Next Week
The United States Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled two public meetings next week to address Weaver’s Cove Energy’s request to dredge Mt. Hope Bay for passing LNG tankers. Details are in yesterday’s East Bay...
Long Beach, Calif. Says Draft EIR Does Not Fulfill State and Federal Conditions
Posted on Dec 8, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Long Beach, Calif. Says Draft EIR Does Not Fulfill State and Federal Conditions
The City of Long Beach released a summary of comments to be filed at FERC today. The comments criticize the draft environmental impact report issued for the proposed Sound Energy Solutions LNG terminal, saying it does not comply with state and federal guidelines. In particular, the remarks assert inadequacies in the discussion of thermal radiation distances , environmental justice, gas...
Panel Discusses LNG Safety
Posted on Dec 8, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Panel Discusses LNG Safety
Panelists at an LNG discussion yesterday in Boston attempted to clarify what they see as inaccurate information regarding safety issues. Dennis Bryant, a lawyer and participant in the debate, said a number of studies depict worst-case scenario that are “almost entirely theoretical. The safety record of the entire industry is so good; there is almost no real-world data [from...
Petition for Rulemaking on Blanket Certificate Authorizations
Posted on Dec 8, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines | Comments Off on Petition for Rulemaking on Blanket Certificate Authorizations
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America and the Natural Gas Supply Association have petitioned FERC for a rulemaking to alter certain provisions affecting blanket certificate authorization. The proposed changes include making LNG takeaway facilities eligible for blanket authorization. The filing states that interstate pipelines use blanket certificate authority to hook up to...
Crown Landing Berth Expansion Continues Jurisdiction Debate
Posted on Dec 7, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Crown Landing Berth Expansion Continues Jurisdiction Debate
Crown Landing’s decision to expand the proposed berth has prompted comment from Delaware, which maintains that the pier is subject to Delaware law. As a representative of Delaware Nature Society said, “They want to put a big hole in Delaware. They need a permit.” See today’s News Journal for the...