Connecticut Gov. Rell Seeks CZMA Review of Broadwater
Posted on Nov 2, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut Gov. Rell Seeks CZMA Review of Broadwater
In a press release issued last week, Gov. M. Jodi Rell said, “We should have the opportunity to determine if this proposal is consistent with the standards established by our federally-approved Coastal Zone Management Program.” Click here for Gov. Rell’s press release. Today’s Electricity Daily has a detailed story. [Subscription...
Connecticut Post Editorial Calls for States to have Increased Influence in LNG Plant Siting
Posted on Nov 2, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut Post Editorial Calls for States to have Increased Influence in LNG Plant Siting
The Connecticut Post says that residents of New York and Connecticut should explore alternate sources of energy rather than build an LNG regasification plant which they feel might cause a “catastrophic explosion” and threaten the ecosystems of the Long Island Sound. [The editorial, originally published Nov. 1, is no longer available...
Gulf LNG Energy Developers Consider Upgrades After Hurricane Katrina
Posted on Nov 2, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Gulf LNG Energy Developers Consider Upgrades After Hurricane Katrina
Crucial design changes are in the works for the planned Gulf LNG Energy plant in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Developers hope that the proposed changes which are inspired by Hurricane Katrina, will strengthen the terminal’s ability to endure powerful storms. Yesterday’s Platts LNG Daily has the story. [Subscription...
US Energy Policy Act Leaves Some LNG Matters Unresolved
Posted on Nov 2, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Pipelines | Comments Off on US Energy Policy Act Leaves Some LNG Matters Unresolved
Industry officials yesterday said at a conference that although the Energy Policy Act of 2005 codified FERC’s exclusive siting authority over onshore LNG terminals, there are other issues that were not addressed, such as incorporating different LNG supply sources into U.S. pipelines. Details are in yesterday’s Platts LNG Daily. [Subscription...
STATE SAFETY CONCERNS AND LNG TERMINALS: THE NEW DESIGNATED STATE AGENCY ROLE
Posted on Nov 1, 2005 in "In Depth", Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on STATE SAFETY CONCERNS AND LNG TERMINALS: THE NEW DESIGNATED STATE AGENCY ROLE
The Energy Act Speaks to “LNG Terminal State and Local Safety Concerns” Enacted this past August, the Domenici-Barton Energy Policy Act of 2005 (109 P.L. 58) added a subsection to the law that governs recently proposed LNG terminals and expansions in the United States, Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717b). The new Section 3A, “State and Local Safety...
Connecticut Raises Coastal Issues in Broadwater
Posted on Oct 31, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut Raises Coastal Issues in Broadwater
The Day reports that Connecticut Governor Rell and DEP Commissioner McCarthy told FERC October 27 that the Broadwater LNG terminal, proposed for Long Island Sound, should be consistent the Connecticut’s coastal zone management laws. At this writing, the letter is not available in the FERC docket. If Connecticut successfully asserts Coastal Zone Management Act jurisdiction...